The highly anticipated matchup between Al Nassr and Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League is approaching. On December 1st, 2023, these two soccer powerhouses, known for their impressive rosters of top players, will face off in a battle vying for the top spot in the league.

While Al Hilal is leading the table with 38 points, Al Nassr is also close behind with 34. They will clash at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Expected line-up of both teams

In this crucial clash, fans expect Al Nassr and Al Hilal to field their strongest line-ups to secure a victory. Here are the potential line-ups of the two teams. 

Al Nassr(4-5-1)
Alaqidi
Boushal, Lajami, Laporte, Telles
Brozovic, Fofana, Otavio, Talisca, Mane
Ronaldo

Al Hilal(4-3-3)
Bounou
Koulibaly, Alburayk, Albulayhi, Abdulhamid
Neves, Kanno, Michael
Al-Qahtani, Mitrovic, Malcom

Injury updates of both Al Nassr and Al Hilal

Injury updates play a vital role in the outcome of any match, and both teams have had their fair share of setbacks.

For Al Nassr, their star player, Cristiano Ronaldo, suffered a neck injury in a recent AFC Champions League game against Persepolis. He was forced off 78 minutes into the game. However, he has been cleared fit to play in this crucial clash against Al Hilal. ‘CR7’ has previously scored twice against Al Hilal to lead his team to its first Arab Club Champions Cup title.

Further, Al Nassr has been missing the services of their talented goalkeeper, David Ospina, since January due to an elbow injury.

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In contrast, the injury bug has hit Al Hilal harder. Their marquee signing, Neymar Jr, has been sidelined since October 19th due to a ligament tear and is expected to miss the entire season. Furthermore, there is uncertainty about Salem Al-Dawsari, Nasser Al-Dawsari, and Muteb Al-Mufarrij, who are nursing various injuries.

Head-to-head stats

Total Matches-56
Al Nassr (Won)- 14
Al Hilal (Won)- 29
Draw- 13

The impressive form of both Saudi giants

Al Nassr has been in exceptional form this season. The team is enjoying a remarkable 12-match undefeated streak in the Saudi Pro League. Moreover, they have remained undefeated in all competitions for an impressive 20 matches.
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 Al Hilal has shown an equally impressive form. They have remained undefeated in the Saudi Pro League and have not lost a single match since their defeat in the Arab Club Champions Cup Final against Al Nassr on August 12th.
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Top goalscorers for Al Nassr and Al Hilal

Cristiano Ronaldo (15)- The Portuguese superstar has been an absolute game-changer for Al Nassr, scoring an incredible 15 goals in just 13 matches in the Saudi Pro League. Not only is he the top scorer for Al Nassr, but he also leads the entire league in goals.

Aleksandar Mitrovic (11)- Al Hilal relies heavily on the goal-scoring prowess of Aleksandar Mitrovic. The Serbian striker has netted 11 goals in just 12 matches. He also sits just below Ronaldo on the list of leading goal-scorers.

The clash between Al Nassr and Al Hilal promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams have demonstrated exceptional form and possess lethal goal-scoring abilities. Ronaldo’s Al Nassr will be hoping to close the gap with the league leader, Al Hilal.

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