Al‑Hilal are in great form after a 3‑0 win over Al Hazem on Thursday, with goals from Sergej Milinkovic‑Savic, Ruben Neves and Darwin Nunez.
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Ronaldo’s standout performance helped Al Nassr secure a 4-2 victory over Al Wahda in an entertaining Abu Dhabi friendly, a result that marked their 10th consecutive league win and extended their winning streak to 18 games across all competitions.
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They go into Monday’s top‑of‑the‑table clash at the Kingdom Arena full of confidence, aiming to stay clear at the top. Softfootball also reported that Al‑Nassr have demonstrated impressive scoring power this season, building on their earlier group-stage dominance with a 5–1 win over Al Zawraa, further highlighting the team’s consistency and attacking depth.
Al-Hilal will be meeting Al-Nassr tomorrow, 12th January, in a mouth-watering Saudi Pro League clash. The Riyadh giants have already hyped up the game on their X handle, getting fans excited for what promises to be a thrilling derby at the Kingdom Arena.
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Al‑Nassr have hit a rough patch lately, going winless in their last two away league games and conceding seven goals in those matches. Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix still carry most of the attacking threat, but the defence has leaked too many goals. Al‑Nassr will need to be sharp on Monday, especially after showing what they can do in attack when Ronaldo and co. impressed with a 4–2 friendly win over Al Wahda.
Team news
For Al‑Hilal, Kalidou Koulibaly and Bono are still away at AFCON, but most key attackers are fit. Milinkovic‑Savic, Neves and Nunez are expected to start. For Al‑Nassr, Sadio Mane is away at AFCON. Mohamed Simakan and Sami Al‑Najei are out injured. Ronaldo and Joao Felix are fit and likely to play.
Possible lineups
Al‑Hilal: Al‑Rubaie; Al Yami, Tambakti, Akcicek, N. Al‑Dawsari; Milinkovic‑Savic, Neves, Kanno; Malcolm, Nunez, S. Al‑Dawsari
Al‑Nassr: Al‑Aqudi; Al‑Ghannam, Al‑Amri, Martinz, Yahya; Coman, Al‑Khaibari, Brozovic, Angelo; Felix, Ronaldo
Prediction
Most reports are tipping a win for Al‑Hilal. Analysts note that Al‑Hilal’s strong home form and long unbeaten run give them the edge, even though Ronaldo and Felix can change games. Predicted scorelines commonly include Al‑Hilal 3‑1 Al‑Nassr or 2‑1, with the hosts expected to control much of the game.
Where to watch
You can watch the match live on beIN Sports Arabia.
