Al Nassr vs Al Hilal prediction 12.05.2026 | Saudi Pro League

Al-Nassr enter this derby in strong form despite suffering a recent setback against Al Qadsiah. Jorge Jesus’ side have won four of their last five matches across all competitions, including impressive victories against Al Shabab, Al Ahli, and Al-Wasl.

Offensively, they remain one of the most dangerous teams in the league. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 26 Saudi Pro League goals this season and continues to lead the Golden Boot race. The Portuguese veteran has formed an effective partnership with Sadio Mané, while João Félix has added additional creativity in the final third.

However, injuries could impact squad depth ahead of the derby. Kingsley Coman, Ângelo, Mubarak Al Buainain, Raghed Najjar, and Sami Al-Najei are all listed as unavailable. Despite those absences, Al-Nassr still possess arguably the league’s most explosive attack.

Al-Hilal arrive in Riyadh with momentum of their own. The reigning champions are unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions, winning each of them since their elimination from the AFC Champions League following a penalty shootout defeat to Al-Sadd.

Their recent victories against Al Kholood, Al Khaleej, and Al Hazem demonstrated both attacking efficiency and defensive control. During those five matches, Al-Hilal scored 14 goals, continuing their reputation as one of the most clinical attacking sides in Saudi Arabia.

Salem Al-Dawsari remains one of the league’s standout performers, while Aleksandar Mitrović continues to provide a physical and consistent scoring presence inside the penalty area. Al-Hilal’s midfield control and tactical flexibility have also been major strengths throughout the season.

Unlike Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal have relatively few injury concerns entering the match. Kalidou Koulibaly and Hamad Al-Yami are currently unavailable, though the squad still retains significant depth in every department.