Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Preview: Team News & Prediction

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We have a clash between two of Saudi Arabia’s biggest clubs this weekend as defending champions Al Hilal take on an improved Al Nassr side tucked inside the top three.

Kick-off date/time: Friday 4th April, 2025: UK – 7:0pm / US ET – 2:00pm / US PT – 11:00am

How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule

How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live

Al Hilal Team News: Still no Cancelo

Al Hilal will remain without defender Ali Al Bulaihi due to injury but former Nottingham Forest defender Renan Lodi has returned. However, they remain without Portugal international full-back Joao Cancelo due to injury for this one.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bono; Al Yami, Tambakti, Koulibaly, Renan Lodi; Neves, Kanno; Kaio, Malcom, Al Dawsari; Marcos Leonardo

Unavailable: Al Bulaihi (Injured), Cancelo (Injured)

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Al Nassr Team News: No Laporte

Al Nassr will be without Nawaf Boushal due to suspension for this weekend’s visit to Al Hilal. They also remain without former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte due to injury alongside former Portugal international midfielder Otavio.

Predicted XI (4-4-2): Bento; Qaheesh, Simakan, Alawjami, Al Najdi; Angelo Gabriel, Alhassan, Brozovic, Mane; Cristiano Ronaldo, Jhon Duran

Unavailable: Boushal (Suspended), Laporte (Injured), Otavio (Injured), Al Najei (Injured)

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Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Prediction

Al Hilal begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting four points behind league leaders Al Ittihad. The hosts won the league without losing last season but have regressed a fair bit this time around. That said, they did earn back-to-back victories before the international break to perhaps have turned the corner. They now face an Al Nassr side that have been inconsistent domestically throughout the campaign as they push themselves into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League. With home advantage and perhaps a return to form, Al Hilal would be favourites for this one against an Al Nassr side that generally lack cohesion.

Al Hilal vs Al Nassr Tip: Al Hilal to win