December 02, 2023 00:23
HALFTIME
HALF TIME
It’s half time in Riyadh Derby.
Al Hial 0-0 AL Nassr
48’
The referee is try to keep the match moving despite several appeals for free kicks from both sides.
46’
Fofana is down inside the penalty box. Al Nassr is appealing for a penalty, however, the flag was raised by the assistant during the move. VAR check confirms the decision. No penalty.
45’ + 4’
Four minutes added by the match officials.
December 02, 2023 00:17
FREE KICK
43’
Brozovic fouls Neves in the middle of the park. The Portuguese is down. However, he is okay to continue.
42’
AL Nassr’s attacks is stopped by the resolute Hlial defence and brings it out for a counter.
December 02, 2023 00:13
CORNER
40’
Malcom’s cross is defended by Ali Lajami. Its a corner for the home side.
December 02, 2023 00:12
YELLOW CARD
39’
Otavio gets the first yellow card of the match for a challenge on Ali Albulayhi.
38’
The frantic pace of the match has slowed down in the last five minutes. Both teams are looking to keep their clean sheets intact before the break.
35’
Nassr’s left-back Alex Telles is down, he is being substituted by Ayman Yahya.
December 02, 2023 00:07
FREE KICK
34’
Mane wins a free kick for the visitors. Brozovic’s right-footed inswinger near the left corner flag is headed away by the Hilal defence.
33’
Both teams trying to break the deadlock but are also cautious. It’s been an interesting half an hour in the Riyadh Derby.
December 02, 2023 00:03
CORNER
30’
It’s Talisca who curls it but the Hial wall did its job. Its a corner for Nassr.
December 02, 2023 00:01
FREE KICK
28’
Talisca earns a free kick for Al Nassr in a dangerous area. Ronaldo behind the ball.
26’
Al Hial is pressing relentlessly and getting the ball back. Neves’ first time cross just misses Hial’s big Serbian striker.
25’
Michael’s cross from the right flank is too high for Mitrovic, who heads the ball out of play.
24’
Kalidou Koulibaly went on an adventurous run but fails to find the final pass. He beats four players to go straight through from the middle but fails to find Mitrovic, who was away from the marker.
21’
Ronaldo’s first time shot from the edge of the box is saved by Bono. Mane and Ronaldo are combining well from the left-hand side.
20’
Hial is appealing for a penalty for Lapote’s body check on Michael, who stays down in Nassr’s box. The referee is unmoved.
19’
Hilal was through on a counter but Michael fails to find Mitrovic.
December 01, 2023 23:50
CORNER
17’
Corner for Al Hilal. Neves finds Mitrovic from the set piece by the former Fulham striker heads it out of play.
16’
The home side is continuing to swarm Nassr’s box with numbers and looking to build pressure.
13’
Nassr goalkeeper Nawaf Alaqidi almost makes a howler. His right-footed clearance was closed by Mitrovic and falls for Micheal who somehow manages to find Alaqidi despite having the entire goal open.
13’
Nassr’s fast counter attack is defended well by the Hilal defence.
12’
Al Nassr is slowly coming back to groove. The visitors are looking to bridge the gap between them and the hosts at the top of Saudi Pro League.
10’
Talisca almost scores a wondergoal - all by himself. He cuts through the Hilal defence with ease and tries to chip the onrushing goalkeeper from the outside of his left-foot but the goal misses the target.
December 01, 2023 23:42
CORNER
8’
Koulibaly’s header from a Neves corner misses the target. The home side is dominating in the initial minutes.
7’
Another shot from Aldawsari goes way over the target after a hopeful ball for Mitrovic, kindly falls for him.
December 01, 2023 23:38
FREE KICK
5’
Free kick for AL Hilal. Otavio’s late challenge caught Malcom, who was trying to get away from three Al Nassr players.
3’
Hilal’s Aldawsari blazes a shot over the goal after a nifty attack by the home side.
2’
Ronaldo’s shot is blocked by the Hilal defence. It has been a breathless start to the Riyadh Derby.
2’
Al Hilal started the match sharply. Mitrovic’s shot from the edge of the 18 yard box goes just wide.
1’
The match starts despite the presence of smoke around the pitch from the prematch pyrotechnics by the fans.
KICK OFF
The Riyadh Derby is under way. It is face off of the top two of Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo’s men vs Mitrovic’s side. The King Fahd Stadium is rocking. This is the last match before the stadium’s renovation starts.
Kick off is minutes away
The match is just minutes away, stay tuned for LIVE updates.
Ronaldo and Co. comes out for practice
Images from the prematch show at the King Fahd Stadium
The Knights of Najd enter the arena
The league leaders arrives at the venue
Presenting the starting XI of AL Nassr
Here’s the starting lineup of Al Hilal
Form guide in all competition
Al Hilal: W-W-W-W-W
Al Nassr: D-W-W-W-W
Form guide in Saudi Pro League
Al Hilal: W-W-W-W-W
Al Nassr: W-W-W-W-W
Prediction
Al Hilal has dropped points just twice this season in the Saudi Pro League. It has kept clean sheets in six of its last seven league outings while scoring 22 goals and is expected to enjoy another prolific outing.
On the other hand, Al Nassr is unbeaten in all competitions since back-to-back losses in the Saudi Pro League in August. Ronaldo’s side has won 18 of its last 20 games in all competitions and will look to extend the unbeaten run.
Read the full prediction and final score here.
Predicted lineups
Al Hilal - Bounou; Koulibaly, Al Burayk, Al Bulayhi, Abdulhamid; Neves, Kanno, Michael; Al Qahtani, Mitrovic, Malcom
Al Nassr - Alaqidi; Al-Boushal, Alawjami, Laporte, Telles; Brozovic, Fofana, Otavio; Talisca, Ronaldo, Mane
How to live-stream Al Hilal vs Al Nassr in India?
The Saudi Pro League matches can be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website.
How to watch Al Hilal vs Al Nassr in India?
The Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr will be live telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India.
When and where is the Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match kicking-off?
The Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match will kick-off at 11:30 PM IST, Friday, December 1, at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia..
PREVIEW
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will square off against local rivals and league leaders Al Hilal in a battle of the heavyweight in the Saudi Pro League on December 1, Friday at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Hilal is currently four points clear of Nassr after 14 matches, and won its last 13 matches in all competitions and has scored over 40 goals.
Al Nassr on the other hand, has won eight consecutive matches in all competitions and will look to bridge the gap at the top of the standings.
Read the full preview here.
