Saudi Pro League 2022-23: Al Hilal vs Al Nassr: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

This is one of the most anticipated matches of the SPL football calendar

The highly-anticipated Saudi Professional League match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr is set to take place soon. The two teams are among the most successful and popular clubs in Saudi Arabia, and their encounter is expected to be a fiercely contested battle.

When these two teams meet, there is always a lot at stake, and this match is no exception. Both sides are sure to come out with all guns blazing, and the fans can expect a thrilling encounter. The match will likely see both teams going for the win, which should result in an exciting and attacking game.

Overall, this match promises to be a classic encounter between two of the best teams in the Saudi Professional League. While difficult to predict the winner, but one thing is for sure; the fans are in for a treat.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 18-04-2023, 7:00 PM (GMT)

Wednesday, 19-04-2023, 12:30 AM (IST)

Al Hilal  Form (All Competitions): L-D-L-W-W

Al Nassr Form (All Competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Player to Watch Out

Odion Ighalo: Al Hilal

Odion Ighalo has been the league's top scorer this season finding the back of the net in 16 occasions. The player will have to be on his utmost best if his team wishes to deny Al Nassr three points. The player has struggled in his past few outings but will be looking to make a bigger impact in the upcoming game.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr

Playing in the Royal Saudi League has been a breathe of fresh air for Portuguese talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and he's sure to leave an impact on the coming game. Ronaldo has always been the man for crucial games and we could once again expect a magical outing from the superstar.

Match Facts

• Al Nassr FC scored 2.08 goals per match this season in the Royal Saudi League.
• Head to Head matches between Al Hilal and Al Nassr have seen an average of 2.97 goals scored.
• Al Hilal haven't lost a game this season when they have scored 3 goals or more.

Injury and Team News

Al Hilal will step into this fixture with their entire might. Ramon Diaz will have his entire squad up for selection and will hope to field his best 11. centre-back Ali Al-Boleahi faces the risk of suspension if he picks up another yellow and could be left out from the starting eleven.

Pity Martinez has been out with an ruptured ligament and will not be a part of the team travelling to face Al Hilal. Club caretaker Jinko Jelicic with have all his remaining players up and running for selection. Midfielder Luiz Gustavo and centre-back Abdulelah Al-Amri risk facing suspensions if they pick up another yellow in the upcoming games.

Head-to-head Stats

Matches – 34

Al Hilal – 17

Draws – 10

Al Nassr – 7

Predicted Lineup

Al Hilal Predicted lineup: 

Mohammed Alowais; Majed Al Hadhood, Khalifah Al-Dawsari, Mohammed Jahfali, Nasser Aldawsari; Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Otayf, Salman Al-Faraj; Luciano Vietto, Saleh Alshehri, Odion Ighalo

Al Nassr Predicted lineup:

Nawaf Alaqidi; Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Álvaro González, Ghislain Konan; Luiz Gustavo, Abdullah Al-Khaibari; Ayman Yahya, Talisca, Abdulrahman Ghareeb; Cristiano Ronaldo

Prediction for Al Hilal vs Al Nassr

Based on the current form displayed by the two sides it could be easy to predict Al Nassr as the easy winners. But it is never easy when these two sides are up against each other. Al Hilal will be looking to give a tough fight to their opponents at home but it would not be surprising if the team fall short in their efforts.

Prediction: Al Hilal 1-2 Al Nassr

Telecast

India – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

UK – Sky Sports

US – ESPN+

Middle East - SSC Network