Football fans are set for a thrilling spectacle as Al-Awwal Park opens its doors for the legendary Riyadh Derby. Al-Nassr hosts Al-Hilal in a pivotal Matchday 33 clash of the 2026 Saudi Pro League (Roshn League).
“Faris Najd” (Al-Nassr) enters the match at the top of the table with 82 points, holding a 5-point lead over the “Blue Wave” (Al-Hilal). However, with Simone Inzaghi’s side having a game in hand, this match is effectively a league final with only two weeks remaining in the season.
While Al-Hilal has dominated recent encounters, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates are fighting to reclaim the league title that has eluded Al-Nassr for six years.
Match Date & Kick-off Time
The Riyadh Derby between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.
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Saudi Arabia & Egypt: 9:00 PM
Broadcasting Channels & Live Stream
The match will be broadcast exclusively and for free in the Arab region via Thamanya TV. Internationally, the match will be aired on major networks, including Sport1 Portugal. Fans can also stream the derby live via the free Thamanya App.
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Predicted Lineups
Al-Nassr (Projected 4-4-2):
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Goalkeeper: Bento
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Defense: Nawaf Boushal, Iñigo Martínez, Mohamed Simakan, Abdulelah Al-Amri
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Midfield: Sadio Mané, Marcelo Brozović, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Kingsley Coman
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Forward: Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix
Al-Hilal (Projected 4-3-3):
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Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
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Defense: Theo Hernández, Hassan Tambakti, Yusuf Akçiçek, Moteb Al-Harbi
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Midfield: Sergej Milinković-Savić, Rúben Neves, Mohamed Kanno
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Forward: Salem Al-Dawsari, Karim Benzema, Malcom
Head-to-Head (H2H) and Historical Stats
In Saudi League history, the Riyadh Derby has been played 69 times. Al-Hilal holds the upper hand with 30 wins, compared to 18 for Al-Nassr, and 21 draws. This marks the 102nd official meeting across all competitions; Al-Hilal leads with 50 total victories, Al-Nassr has 26, and 26 matches ended in a draw.
