Derby Drought: Al Hilal's 45-Minute Struggle Against Al Nassr
12 January 2026
Derby Drought Hits the Riyadh Classic
Al Hilal failed to test the goal, registering zero shots on target against Al Nassr in the Riyadh derby of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.
Key Stats and the Standings
The teams met at Kingdom Arena for the fifteenth round, with Al Nassr finishing the first half ahead by one.
Opta noted it is the first time since April 2025 that Hilal failed to shoot on target against the same rival.
Despite Hilal's dominance in recent head-to-heads, the league table shows Nassr with the edge, not losing to the Zaeem in the last three Roshen meetings.
Before the match, Hilal led the standings on 35 points, four clear of second-placed Nassr.
What This Means for the Title Race
These results remind fans that the race for the Roshen crown remains tight, with Nassr nudging ahead in league play.
Fans will be watching closely as the season progresses, with both clubs aiming to sharpen finishing and convert control into points.
Punchline 1: If this derby were a target, Hilal kept missing the bullseye—classic sniper humor.
Punchline 2: They asked for shots on goal; the team served a geography lesson—the ball went everywhere but in.
