Al-Nassr host Al-Hilal at Al-Awwal Park on Friday in another instalment of the Riyadh derby in the Saudi Professional League. The hosts are third in the league with 18 points from eight matches.
They played out a disappointing 3-3 draw with newly promoted Al Kholood in their last league outing before crashing out in the last 16 of the King's Cup on Tuesday following a 1-0 home defeat to Al-Taawoun. Captain Cristiano Ronaldo squandered the chance to draw his side level from the spot deep in additional time.
Al-Hilal, meanwhile, are enjoying another remarkable start to the season as they continue to battle on three fronts. They picked up a 2-0 home win over Al-Taawoun last time out in the Saudi Pro League before putting four past Al-Tai in their 4-1 victory on the road on Tuesday to advance to a fourth straight King's Cup quarter-final.
Al-Hilal are atop the standings with 24 points from eight matches as they seek back-to-back league titles.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 77 meetings between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal, who lead 38-18.
- Al-Hilal have won their last two games in the fixture and are undefeated in six.
- Al-Nassr are without a clean sheet in last 11 games in the fixture.
- Al-Hilal (23) are the highest-scoring side in the Saudi Arabian top flight this season.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Prediction
Al-Alami's latest result ended a 12-game unbeaten streak They have lost just one of their last six home matches.
Al-Hilal, meanwhile, are on an 18-game winning streak in competitive action and are undefeated in the league since May 2023. They have had the upper hand in this fixture in recent games and should extend their winning streak.
Prediction: Al-Nassr 1-2 Al-Hilal
Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Al-Hilal
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Six of Al-Hilal's last seven matches have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have scored in four of their last five matchups.)