The Saudi Pro League title race reaches a boiling point this Monday as Jorge Jesus leads a struggling Al-Nassr side against league leaders Al-Hilal. For Jesus, it is a haunting reunion with his former club at his most vulnerable moment since taking charge.
The Kingdom Arena in Riyadh will host the 15th round’s main event. Al-Hilal currently sits at the top with 35 points, while Al-Nassr follows closely with 31. This match is widely seen as a “title decider”: an Al-Hilal victory would open a 7-point gap, while a win for Cristiano Ronaldo and company would bring the deficit down to just one point.
Jorge Jesus: A Crisis of Results
The Portuguese manager is facing his toughest week at Al-Nassr. Back-to-back defeats against Al-Qadsiah and Al-Ahli have stripped the team of their leadership and momentum. To make matters worse, Jesus now faces an Al-Hilal side that is currently on a record-breaking 18-game winning streak across all competitions.
The Duel of Giants: Ronaldo vs. Darwin Núñez
While the tactical battle between Jorge Jesus and Al-Hilal’s Simone Inzaghi is fascinating, fans are focused on the star-studded lineups.
- Al-Nassr: Relies on the partnership between Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix, supported by the pace of Kingsley Coman.
- Al-Hilal: Boasts a lethal attack featuring Darwin Núñez and Marcos Leonardo, fueled by the creativity of Milinković-Savić and Rúben Neves.
Match Info: How to Watch
- Competition: Saudi Pro League (Round 15)
- Date & Time: Monday, January 12, 2026 | 5:30 PM (Local) / 2:30 PM (BRT)
- Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh.
Predicted Lineups
- Al-Hilal XI (Simone Inzaghi): Mohammed Al-Rubaie; Al-Yami, Al-Tambakti, Yusuf Akçiçek, Nasser Al-Dawsari; Rúben Neves, Milinković-Savić, Salem Al-Dawsari; Malcom, Darwin Núñez, Marcos Leonardo.
- Al-Nassr XI (Jorge Jesus): Nawaf Al-Aqidi; Sultan Al-Ghanam, Al-Amri, Iñigo Martínez, Saad Al-Nasser; Brozovic, Ângelo Gabriel, Kingsley Coman; João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo.
