"Al-Nassr will hope to end their recent poor form when they take on title rivals Al-Hilal this evening. Jorge Jesus' men blazed a trail at the start of the season, winning their opening 10 games of the Pro League season with Cristiano Ronaldo a key part of the side as he looked to claim his first major piece of silverware since moving to Saudi Arabia."
"The wheels have fallen off in recent weeks, though. A draw with Al-Ettifaq was followed by defeats to Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah to leave the door ajar for Al-Hilal and their Riyadh rivals have marched straight through it with 18 consecutive wins in all competitions seeing Simone Inzaghi's men establish a four-point lead at the Pro League summit. It will be a first return to Kingdom Arena for Al-Nassr boss Jesus, who led Al-Hilal to their most recent Pro League title in the 2023/24 season."
"AL-HILAL TEAM NEWS Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly are at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Al-Hilal: Alyami, Hamad, Altambakti, Moteb, Theo, Nasser, Neves, Sergej, Salem, Malcom, Darwin AL-NASSR TEAM NEWS Centre-back Abdulelah Al-Amri is out with a calf issue but Mohamed Simakan is available after returning to training. Forward Sadio Mane is at the AFCON with Senegal. Al-Nassr: Nawaf, Boushal, Inigo, Simakan, Ayman, Brozovic, Khaibari, Angelo, Coman, Felix, Ronaldo"
Al-Nassr began the season with ten consecutive Pro League wins with Cristiano Ronaldo central to their form. Recent results include a draw with Al-Ettifaq and defeats to Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah, leaving them vulnerable. Al-Hilal have won 18 consecutive matches in all competitions and hold a four-point lead. Jorge Jesus returns to Kingdom Arena after previously managing Al-Hilal to the 2023/24 title. Yassine Bounou and Kalidou Koulibaly are at AFCON, while Sadio Mane is also absent for Al-Nassr. Abdulelah Al-Amri is sidelined; Mohamed Simakan has returned to training. Kick-off is 17:30 GMT; Saudi Pro League and FOX Sports hold broadcast rights in respective regions.
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