Man, I gotta say, if there’s one thing I love as much as surfing, it’s a good football rivalry. There’s just something about two teams going at it with history, pride, and everything on the line. And when it comes to Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal, this ain't just a match—it’s a war.
I got into Saudi football a few years back when a buddy from my surf crew—who's originally from Riyadh—kept hyping up the Riyadh Derby. We were on a road trip down the Baja coast, searching for the perfect wave, and every night, instead of chilling to music, he’d be watching old Al-Hilal vs Al-Nassr highlights on his phone, yelling at the screen.
It didn't take long for me to get hooked.
Now, with the next showdown set for April 4, 2025, at Kingdom Arena, you know this one’s gonna be electric.
Right now, the Saudi Pro League table is tight. Al-Hilal is sitting in second with 51 points, while Al-Nassr is in fourth with 47. That means this match is HUGE. A win for Al-Hilal puts them closer to the top, while Al-Nassr needs this to stay in the AFC Champions League race.
But both teams kinda fumbled their last games. Al-Hilal lost 3-1 to Al-Ahli (Ivan Toney went nuts with a hat-trick), and Al-Nassr only managed a 1-1 draw against Al-Orubah, even though Ronaldo is still the league’s top scorer with 16 goals.
I remember watching an Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal game last year while visiting my cousin in Miami. We were at this little sports bar packed with fans from both sides. Let me tell you, the atmosphere was INSANE. The game ended in a wild 2-2 draw, and people were arguing like their lives depended on it. That’s when I knew—this derby is different.
If you ask me, Aleksandar Mitrović is the key for Al-Hilal. The dude has been a beast, scoring twice in the recent Saudi Super Cup final. If he gets space in the box, it’s over.
On the other side, you already know who the main man is—Cristiano Ronaldo. Even at 40, this guy is still carrying Al-Nassr and leading the league in goals. But he couldn’t score last match, so you know he’ll be extra fired up for this one.
I’ll be honest—Al-Hilal has dominated this rivalry historically, with 73 wins compared to Al-Nassr’s 59. But something tells me Ronaldo ain’t gonna let them run away with this one. I’m calling it:
Al-Nassr 2-1 Al-Hilal – Ronaldo scores the winner.
What do you guys think? Is Al-Hilal too strong, or is CR7 gonna remind everyone who’s king?
I got into Saudi football a few years back when a buddy from my surf crew—who's originally from Riyadh—kept hyping up the Riyadh Derby. We were on a road trip down the Baja coast, searching for the perfect wave, and every night, instead of chilling to music, he’d be watching old Al-Hilal vs Al-Nassr highlights on his phone, yelling at the screen.
It didn't take long for me to get hooked.Now, with the next showdown set for April 4, 2025, at Kingdom Arena, you know this one’s gonna be electric.
The battle for Riyadh
Right now, the Saudi Pro League table is tight. Al-Hilal is sitting in second with 51 points, while Al-Nassr is in fourth with 47. That means this match is HUGE. A win for Al-Hilal puts them closer to the top, while Al-Nassr needs this to stay in the AFC Champions League race.
But both teams kinda fumbled their last games. Al-Hilal lost 3-1 to Al-Ahli (Ivan Toney went nuts with a hat-trick), and Al-Nassr only managed a 1-1 draw against Al-Orubah, even though Ronaldo is still the league’s top scorer with 16 goals.
I remember watching an Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal game last year while visiting my cousin in Miami. We were at this little sports bar packed with fans from both sides. Let me tell you, the atmosphere was INSANE. The game ended in a wild 2-2 draw, and people were arguing like their lives depended on it. That’s when I knew—this derby is different.
Key players and what to expect
If you ask me, Aleksandar Mitrović is the key for Al-Hilal. The dude has been a beast, scoring twice in the recent Saudi Super Cup final. If he gets space in the box, it’s over.
On the other side, you already know who the main man is—Cristiano Ronaldo. Even at 40, this guy is still carrying Al-Nassr and leading the league in goals. But he couldn’t score last match, so you know he’ll be extra fired up for this one.
My Prediction
I’ll be honest—Al-Hilal has dominated this rivalry historically, with 73 wins compared to Al-Nassr’s 59. But something tells me Ronaldo ain’t gonna let them run away with this one. I’m calling it:
Al-Nassr 2-1 Al-Hilal – Ronaldo scores the winner.
What do you guys think? Is Al-Hilal too strong, or is CR7 gonna remind everyone who’s king?