Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal Head-to-Head Record: Which Club Dominates the Rivalry

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Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal Head-to-Head Record: Which Club Dominates the Rivalry

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Farah Ben Gamra | Last updated May 12, 2026 1:30 PM ET

The rivalry between Al Nassr and Al Hilal has defined Saudi football for decades, but few editions of the Riyadh derby have carried stakes quite like this one.

The title race hits the home stretch, these two clubs are clashing again tosay in a game packed with history, high stakes, and massive star power. Locally, it’s known as the “Derby of Fury,” and it’s always been the ultimate battle to decide who really runs Saudi football.

Historically, Al Hilal remain the dominant force in the rivalry, but the gap between the clubs has narrowed significantly in recent years, especially since Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Al Nassr in 2023.

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Al Nassr vs. Al Hilal head-to-head record

According to BBC Sport statistics ahead of the latest Riyadh derby:

Al Hilal have won 38 of the 67 official meetings between the clubs.
Al Nassr have won 14 matches.
15 matches have ended in draws.

In Saudi Pro League meetings specifically:

Al Hilal have won 14 of the previous 29 league meetings.
Al Nassr are still searching for their first league title since 2019.
Al Hilal have won a record 19 Saudi Pro League titles, compared to 10 for Al Nassr.

Recent meetings, however, tell a much tighter story. Since 2019:

Al Hilal have won 10 derbies.
Al Nassr have won 7.
6 matches have ended level.

The latest encounter between the clubs came in January 2026, when Al Hilal earned a 3-1 comeback victory after Cristiano Ronaldo had opened the scoring for Al Nassr.

Malcom of Al-Hilal battles for possession with Inigo Martinez of Al-Nassr during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr at Kingdom Arena on January 12, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Wins, Goals and Biggest Wins

The Riyadh derby has produced some of the most memorable scorelines in Saudi football history, with Al Hilal responsible for several of the rivalry’s most dominant victories in the modern era. Across the last 56 meetings between Al Nassr and Al Hilal:

Al Hilal have scored 100 goals
Al Nassr have scored 63 goals

Some of Derby's biggest results include:

Al Hilal 5-1 Al Nassr (May 2017): the biggest result of the Saudi Pro League modern era.
Al Nassr 0-4 Al Hilal (March 2022)
Al Nassr 1-4 Al Hilal (August 2024): Al Hilal dominated the Saudi Super Cup Final.

Those big losses aside, Al Nassr’s recent surge has totally changed the narrative, making this rivalry way more competitive than it used to be. Bringing in Cristiano Ronaldo in 2023 has completely changed the game for Al Nassr’s global image, and Al Hilal fired back by building a ridiculous squad with stars like Karim Benzema, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Theo Hernandez, and Malcom.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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