Al Hilal against Al Nassr is the Riyadh derby, the biggest club fixture in the Saudi capital. This guide explains where it comes from and what the numbers say, with the caveat that head-to-head tallies differ between sources.
The Riyadh derby: two clubs, one city
Both clubs are based in Riyadh. According to Wikipedia’s Al Hilal entry, the club has a long-standing rivalry with Al Nassr. It treats this fixture as more intense than its rivalry with Al Ittihad. That is a claim about the feel of the rivalry, not a fact we can prove. Fans of each club may rank their rivals differently.
The Riyadh derby record
Wikipedia’s tally has the sides meeting 179 times, with 72 wins for Al Hilal, 61 for Al Nassr and 45 draws. Its listed biggest Al Hilal win is 5-1 in the 2016-17 Saudi Professional League. We have not checked these against an official record, so treat them as a guide and not an exact figure. Totals depend on which competitions the count includes. Friendlies and invitational cups can change the numbers.
Next Riyadh derby
Dates and venues move between league, cup and invitational competitions, so check the club websites for the next fixture. The Saudi Pro League fixtures page and the clubs’ official social accounts are the best places to look, because dates can change at short notice. We will update this guide once the date is confirmed.
The wider picture
Outside the Riyadh derby, for Al Hilal’s trophy record, see our fan’s guide to the club, which uses the club’s own honours page.
Who wins the next Riyadh derby?
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Al Hilal v Al Nassr is the biggest game in Riyadh. What is the best derby you remember?