Al Hilal vs Al Nassr | Kingdom Arena | Saudi Pro League Matchday 15

The Riyadh Derby explodes in the Saudi Pro League as league leaders Al Hilal host second-placed Al Nassr at the Kingdom Arena! This Matchweek 15 blockbuster could define the 2025/26 title race, with Simone Inzaghi's rampant Blue Waves eyeing a seven-point gap over Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr.

Current Form and Standings

Al Hilal sit 1st with 35 points from 14 games, riding an incredible 18-game winning streak across all competitions. They've won their last 10 league matches, including a dominant 3-0 home win over Al Hazem (Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Nunez). The Blue Waves boast the league's best attack (35 goals) and solid defense (12 conceded).

Al Nassr are 2nd with 31 points (10 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses), but have stumbled recently – winless in their last three league games (including a 2-1 home loss to Al Qadsiah). Their attack remains lethal (38 goals, league-high), but defensive frailties have cost them ground.

Recent Form (last 5 league games):

• Al Hilal: W-W-W-W-W

• Al Nassr: W-W-D-L-L

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Al Hilal: Kalidou Koulibaly and Yassine Bounou are absent on AFCON duty (Senegal and Morocco in semis). Squad otherwise strong; Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Darwin Nunez in top form.

Predicted Al Hilal XI (4-2-3-1): Al-Rubaie; Tambakti, Al-Yami, Akcicek, Al-Harbi; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Kanno; Malcolm, Nunez, Salem Al-Dawsari.

Al Nassr: Sadio Mane absent (AFCON with Senegal). Injuries: Abdulmalik Al-Jaber, Mohamed Simakan, Saad Haqawi, Sami Al-Najei. Cristiano Ronaldo (14 goals) and Joao Felix key threats.

Predicted Al Nassr XI (4-3-3): Al Aqidi; Al Ghannam, Inigo Martinez, others; Brozovic, Al Khaibari, Angelo; Coman, Ronaldo, Joao Felix.

Head-to-Head Record

Al Hilal dominate historically: 38 wins to Al Nassr's 19 in 79 meetings (22 draws). Al Hilal unbeaten in 10 prior to Al Nassr's 3-1 win in the reverse fixture (April 2025). Recent derbies high-scoring with BTTS common.

Key Stats:

• Al Hilal unbeaten at home vs Al Nassr since 2017.

• Last 6 H2H: BTTS in all.

• Average goals: 2.7 per match.

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Match Prediction and Betting Tips

Al Hilal are strong favorites with home dominance, momentum, and superior recent form. Models give them ~55-60% win chance despite Al Nassr's star power.

Our Prediction: Al Hilal 2-1 Al Nassr Blue Waves' winning run continues in a thrilling derby; expect goals from both sides.

MKEKA WA LEO

• Bet on match winner : Al Hilal to win (52% chance)

• Bet on Both Teams to Score (BTTS) - Yes

• Bet on total Goals : Over 2.5 Goals

• Bet on anytime scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo

• Risky bet on combo: Al Hilal win & over 2.5 goals

This Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League 2025/26 Riyadh Derby is a title-defining clash – who claims the bragging rights? Drop your score prediction on "Post your Tips" section ✍️

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