Al-Nassr are nearing the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League title, but the championship race has a final twist. Al-Hilal’s result against NEOM could dramatically shape what happens on the final weekend.
Al-Nassr’s Current Standing
Al-Nassr currently tops the table with 83 points from 33 matches. Al-Hilal remains second with 78 points from 32 games. Al-Hilal has two matches left to play, starting with a home game against NEOM before a final-day trip to Al-Fayha. Al-Nassr has only one league fixture remaining, a home meeting with Damac.
Al-Hilal’s Unbeaten Run
Despite trailing in the title race, Al-Hilal’s campaign has been extraordinary. The club is unbeaten in the Saudi Pro League, recording 23 wins and nine draws through 32 matches. They have scored 82 goals and conceded just 27. A late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Ronaldo’s side extended the club’s unbeaten league streak.
The Stakes for Al-Hilal vs NEOM
Al-Hilal enters Matchday 33 knowing that only a victory against NEOM can keep pressure on the leader. If Al-Hilal defeats NEOM, it would climb to 81 points, cutting Al-Nassr’s lead to just two points before the final weekend. That would send the title race into Matchday 34 and place huge pressure on Ronaldo’s side before facing Damac.
In that scenario, Al-Hilal would still need help. The club would have to beat Al-Fayha in its final game while also hoping Al-Nassr fails to win against Damac. The pressure would become enormous because one slip from its city rival could completely change the destination of the trophy.
- Victory: Al-Hilal cuts Al-Nassr’s lead to two points.
- Draw: Al-Nassr wins the title.
A draw would be enough to hand the title to Al-Nassr. Should Al-Hilal collect only one point, it would move to 79 points with one game remaining. Even a victory against Al-Fayha on the final day would only take the team to 82 points, still below Al-Nassr’s current tally of 83 points.
Title Implications
A draw at Kingdom Arena would mathematically eliminate Al-Hilal from the title race. Ronaldo and Al-Nassr would then celebrate the championship before kicking a ball against Damac.
For Al-Hilal, such a result would be especially painful considering the club’s unbeaten season. Going through an entire league campaign without defeat and still failing to win.