RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Tension dey high for Saudi Pro League as Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad prepare for crucial matches on Monday, April 21, 2025. Di two big clubs face important tests for round 29 and dem no fit afford to slip.
Al-Hilal go confront Al-Shabab for Kingdom Arena wey dey Riyadh, dem desperate to keep pressure on league leaders Al-Ittihad. Jorge Jesus’ side come enter di match after dem beat Al-Khaleej 3-0, while Al-Shabab struggle with goalless draw against Al-Okhdood for dia last match.
Historically, Al-Hilal dey dominate Shabab, with 19 wins out of 33 meetings. Shabab only manage five wins, and dem don draw nine times. In total, Al-Hilal don score 59 goals against Shabab’s 32, with di biggest defeat coming during 2020–21 season when dem thrash Shabab 5-1.
The Al-Hilal coach, Jorge Jesus, dey confident as im get full squad fit to play, including Joao Cancelo. Meanwhile, Al-Shabab giddy as dem receive back key players detail like goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan and captain Yannick Carrasco.
As di league stand, Al-Hilal dey second with 61 points, trailing Al-Ittihad by four points, while Al-Shabab dey sixth on 50 points.
Later for di day, all eyes go turn to Jeddah as Al-Ittihad go take on Al-Ettifaq for Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium at 9 p.m. After dem shockingly lose 2-0 to Al-Fateh for dia last game, Ittihad must win to protect dia lead at di top.
Al-Ettifaq come dey in positive mood after dem beat Al-Riyadh 1-0, hoping to spoil di party. Historically, Al-Ittihad dey lead in di match-up with 15 wins from 29 past encounters, while Al-Ettifaq don win seven and draw di rest.
Ittihad don score 53 goals against Ettifaq, who don tally 32. Di last heavy victory between dem be 5-2 for di 2013–14 season. Now wey di league enter di critical stage with only five rounds to go, every point dey count.
Currently, Al-Ittihad dey top di table with 65 points, while Al-Ettifaq dey seventh with 40. Dis Monday’s matches fit determine who fit grab di league trophy at di end of di season.
