Al-Hilal vs. Al-Ittihad: The Giants’ Rivalry Reignites in Matchday 19’s Summit

Al-Hilal vs. Al-Ittihad: The Giants’ Rivalry Reignites in Matchday 19’s Summit
The match between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, scheduled for this evening at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, ignites the summit of Matchday 19 of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Cup League for Professionals. This traditional rivalry between the two giants of Saudi football carries different dimensions this season, as Al-Hilal leads the standings with 45 points, while Al-Ittihad occupies third place with 37 points.
In his pre-match statements, Ramon Diaz, Al-Hilal’s coach, said: “We respect Al-Ittihad greatly, but our focus is on achieving victory and maintaining our lead. The players are ready for this important confrontation.” Meanwhile, Nuno Santo, Al-Ittihad’s coach, confirmed that his team would enter the match with great ambition: “We have the capabilities to achieve a positive result. We know the difficulty of the task, but we are determined to return with all three points.”
Historically, the two teams have met in 92 official matches, with Al-Hilal winning 41 matches compared to 25 for Al-Ittihad, and 26 draws. Al-Hilal has scored 137 goals against Al-Ittihad compared to 98 goals for the “Al-Ittihad” in the “Al-Hilal” net.
The last 5 encounters between the two teams:
– October 14, 2023: Al-Hilal 3-1 Al-Ittihad (King’s Cup)
– August 27, 2023: Al-Hilal 2-1 Al-Ittihad (League)
– May 7, 2023: Al-Ittihad 3-1 Al-Hilal (League)
– March 21, 2023: Al-Hilal 2-1 Al-Ittihad (King’s Cup)
– November 6, 2022: Al-Ittihad 2-1 Al-Hilal (League)
This match is crucial in the title race, as Al-Hilal seeks to maintain the points gap with its direct pursuer, while Al-Ittihad hopes to reduce the gap to just one point in case of victory.
The match is expected to witness a large attendance, especially with the recent decision allowing 100% attendance in Saudi stadiums. The management of both clubs has announced the allocation of large numbers of tickets for their loyal fans.
As the kickoff whistle approaches, all eyes are on this highly anticipated confrontation that promises to deliver an exciting football spectacle reflecting the strength and competitiveness of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Cup League for Professionals.

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