Al-Hilal will face Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League on August 29, 2025, at 15:50 UTC at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia[3].
This match marks the start of the new season for both teams, as standings currently show zero games played, wins, draws, or losses for either club in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League[2][6]. Both teams aim to set the tone for their campaign, with Al-Hilal ranked 7th and Al-Riyadh 14th in the pre-match live standings, which are based on player ratings and projected lineups before a ball is kicked[3].
Recent head-to-head statistics favor Al-Hilal, who have won their last three encounters against Al-Riyadh, scoring a total of 12 goals and conceding just two[5]. Their last meeting in the league resulted in a 1-1 draw on February 14, 2025[1]. Overall, Al-Hilal holds a strong historical record with three wins and one draw in recent matches against Al-Riyadh[5][7].
Updates on lineups, live scores, and match statistics will be available closer to kick-off, with comprehensive coverage of real-time events such as goals, substitutions, cards, and attack momentum[3][7]. Key players for Al-Hilal, including Aleksandar Mitrovic and Hassan Al Tambakti, are currently listed as doubtful due to injury concerns, which may affect team selection[7].
The match is expected to attract significant attention as both teams kick off their campaign in the 51st edition of the top-tier Saudi football league, known as the Roshn Saudi League[4].
References
- [1] Al Hilal 1-1 Al Riyadh (Feb 14, 2025) Final Score
- [2] 2025-26 Saudi Pro League Standings
- [3] Al-Hilal vs Al-Riyadh live score, H2H and lineups
- [4] 2025–26 Saudi Pro League
- [5] Al Hilal vs Al-Riyadh Head to Head History
- [6] Al-Hilal Saudi Pro League Standings
- [7] Al Hilal vs Al Riyadh – live score, predicted lineups and more