Al-Hilal to Retain Top Spot in Clash with Al-Shabab

Al Hilal hopes to maintain their top spot when they face their neighbors and hosts Al-Shabab, who sit thirteenth, on Friday in the fifth round of the Saudi Pro League. Despite the reinforcements Al-Shabab made in the summer transfer window, they have yet to secure a single victory, making their task arduous against Al Hilal, who are buoyed by their emphatic 3-0 win over Al Ahli, with new English signing Ollie Watkins coming off the bench to score the third goal.

Al Nassr are looking to continue their ideal start and secure their fifth consecutive victory at the outset of their title defense, as they clash with Al Ittihad tomorrow in a fiery encounter. Al Nassr have won all four of their matches so far, mirroring Al Hilal, who lead the table on goal difference ahead of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates, the defending champions from last season.

As usual, Al Nassr are relying on Ronaldo, who became the club’s all-time top scorer in the league with 104 goals after his performance in last week’s 2-1 win against Al Taawoun, surpassing Mohammed Al-Sahlawi’s record of 103 goals.