Al Nassr FC is set to face Al Hilal in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash in the Saudi Pro League at the Al Awwal Stadium on Friday. Despite this being a contest between the league’s top two teams, Al Hilal already clinched the championship last week with a commanding 12-point lead over Al Nassr FC, with three rounds left in the season. Neymar, despite being injured, joined in the celebrations as Al Hilal secured their fourth title in the last five years.
Al Hilal’s Remarkable Season
Al Hilal has enjoyed an extraordinary season, remaining unbeaten throughout the campaign. They aim to maintain this record against Al Nassr FC. Additionally, Al Hilal has scored more than one goal in each of their last 38 matches across all competitions and friendlies, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Al Nassr FC’s Winning Streak
While not as dominant as Al Hilal, Al Nassr FC is on an impressive run of their own. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates are eyeing their sixth consecutive win. Ronaldo will be particularly motivated to increase his tally of 33 league goals this season.
Match Details
Date: May 17, 2024
Kick-off Time: 2 pm EST
Venue: Al Awwal Stadium
How to Watch Al Nassr FC vs Al Hilal
The match will be broadcast live on FOX platforms in the US. Viewers can tune in to FOX Deportes, Fox Soccer Plus, and FOX to catch all the action. Match highlights will also be available on these platforms. For live updates, visit GOAL.
Team News & Squads
Al Nassr FC Team News
Al Nassr FC will be missing several key players due to injuries. Waleed Abdullah is sidelined with a leg injury, while Talisca, Sami Al-Najei, and Abdulrahman Ghareeb are all recovering from muscle injuries. Additionally, Nawaf Al-Aqidi is still serving a five-month suspension.
Predicted XI:
Ospina; Al Ghanam, Alawjami, Laporte, Telles; Al-Khaibari; Yahya, Otavio, Brozovic, Mane; Ronaldo
Squad:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Afandy, Al-Otaibi, Ospina |
| Defenders | Laporte, Lajami, Al-Fatil, Telles, Behich, Qasem, Al-Boushal |
| Midfielders | Brozovic, Al-Hassan, Al-Sulaiheem, Otavio, Al-Aliwa, Yahya |
| Forwards | Maran, Mane, Al-Nemer |
Al Hilal Team News
Neymar, who celebrated with the team after their league triumph, is expected to return next season. Salman Al-Faraj has missed the last two matches, and his participation is doubtful for this clash.
Possible XI:
Bounou; Abdulhamid, Koulibaly, Al-Bulayhi, Lodi; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Michael, Malcom, Al-Dawsari; Mitrovic
Squad:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Bono, Al-Rubaie, Al-Owais, Al-Wotayan, Abu Rasen |
| Defenders | Koulibaly, Tambakti, Al-Bulayhi, K. Al-Dawsari, Jahfali, Lodi, Al-Shahrani, N. Al-Dawsari, Abdulhamid, Al-Burayk |
| Midfielders | Neves, Al-Malki, Al-Asmari, Milinkovic-Savic, Kanno, Al-Qahtani |
| Forwards | Al-Shehri, Al-Hamdan, Al-Faraj, Michael, Malcom |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/04/24 | Al Hilal 2 – 1 Al Nassr | Super Cup |
| 08/02/24 | Al Hilal 2 – 0 Al Nassr | Friendly |
| 01/12/23 | Al Hilal 3 – 0 Al Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
| 12/08/23 | Al Hilal 1 – 2 Al Nassr | Arab Club Champion’s Cup |
| 19/04/23 | Al Hilal 2 – 0 Al Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
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