This Friday, Al Hilal and Al Nassr face off in the Saudi Arabia Saudi League at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. Anticipation is running high for the 18:00 (UTC) showdown under clear skies and a pleasant 74 degrees Fahrenheit. The most recent encounter between the adversaries was on April 18 in the Saudi Professional League, which Al Hilal won 2-0. Who will claim the victory this time? The stage is set - tune in Friday to find out!

Al Hilal have been performing at a high level, with 5 consecutive victories driving them to a commanding lead in the standings. During their last five matches, they have put 18 goals past their opponents, all while conceding just 1. This year, they are undefeated in matches against teams of similar rank, accruing an average of three goals for and one against. With a win percentage of 85.7%, 38 points accumulated from 14 matches, and a clean sheet still intact, Al Hilal's position of first in the table is well deserved. Last match saw Malcom once again shine, scoring a hat-trick against Al Hazm that ultimately resulted in a 0 - 9 win.

Al Nassr are in excellent form away from home as they come into this game, having secured 11 wins, 1 draw and just 2 losses from 14 matches, helping them to the 2nd place in the standings with 34 points so far. The away side is also in good goal scoring form with 16 goals in their last 5 away matches. In their last game at home, Al Nassr secured a comfortable 3 - 0 victory over Al Akhdoud with two goals contributed from Cristiano Ronaldo. With all of their players now available, Al Nassr will be hoping to keep up their good form and continue to perform well away from home.

The teams of Al Hilal and Al Nassr have faced off 24 times in their history and have produced a thrilling average of 3.1 goals over the past 10 matches. This rivalry continues to excite and entertain, with Al Hilal slightly ahead in wins (12), draws (4), and Al Nassr trailing with 8 wins. With both teams boasting talented players, it's sure to be an exciting showdown no matter the outcome.

As expectations heighten ahead of the upcoming clash between Riyadh-based soccer clubs Al Hilal and Al Nassr, rabid fans can anticipate an intense match between two fierce local rivals. With both teams vying to emerge as the top team in the region, this match promises to be heated and laden with excitement. Don't miss this thrilling opportunity to witness a rivalry in its full force!