Al Nassr vs Al Hilal: In a much-anticipated finale of the Riyadh Season Cup, football fans are gearing up for a thrilling encounter as Al Hilal and Al Nassr lock horns at the Kingdom Arena on Thursday. The annual festival, sponsored by the government, has taken an international turn this year, with Inter Miami joining the competition alongside the two city-based teams.
Al Hilal faced off against the MLS outfit on Monday, emerging victorious with a 4-3 win. Aleksandar Mitrović, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, and Michael found the net in the first half, while Malcom secured the match-winning goal in the 88th minute. Meanwhile, Al Nassr dominated Inter Miami with a resounding 6-0 victory on Thursday, spearheaded by Talisca’s impressive hat-trick.
Al Nassr vs Al Hilal Match Time
| Match | Nepal Time | Global Time | Date |
| Al Nassr vs Al Hilal | 11:45 pm | 18:00 UTC | February 8 |
Though labeled as friendly, both Al Hilal and Al Nassr have been in stellar form, setting the stage for a compelling match as they look to conclude their winter break on a positive note. Post this encounter, both teams will shift their focus to the AFC Champions League round of 16 next week, with Al Hilal facing Sepahan and Al Nassr taking on Al Fayha.
Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
The Riyadh-based rivals have a storied history, having clashed 173 times in competitive meetings. Al Hilal holds the upper hand with 73 wins, while Al Nassr has 55 wins to their name, with 45 games ending in draws. In their most recent Saudi Pro League encounter in December, Al Hilal secured a comfortable 3-0 victory, thanks to Aleksandar Mitrović’s brace. Al Hilal has maintained a four-game unbeaten run against Al Nassr, securing three wins and maintaining three clean sheets.
Al Hilal is currently enjoying an impressive 21-game winning streak in all competitions, scoring at least twice in 19 of those matches. Meanwhile, Al Nassr boasts a six-game winning run, with their only defeat since August coming against Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League in December.
Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Prediction
Al-Za’eem has displayed impeccable form this season, remaining unbeaten across all competitions since August. In a recent friendly against Qatari club Al-Gharafa, they secured a 2-1 win, indicating their readiness for the upcoming clash.
Al-Alami, on the other hand, enters the match on a seven-game unbeaten run, recording six consecutive victories. With an impressive goal-scoring record of 27 goals in their last six games, they aim to build on their recent 6-0 triumph over Inter Miami.
While Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a return from a calf injury, Al Nassr’s star player and top scorer, the odds may favor Al Hilal, given their recent dominance in head-to-head encounters. Predictions suggest a tight and entertaining affair, with Al Hilal emerging victorious in a 3-2 scoreline.
