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Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad: Which is the best team in the Saudi Pro League?
Lenah Ann
March 16, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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Few rivalries in Saudi Arabian football are more intensely felt, anticipated, and enthusiastically followed than the enduring Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad rivalry. Over the years, the two soccer titans have geared up to rekindle their long-standing rivalry and take their places as one of the best Saudi professional clubs in the world.
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As the Saudi Professional League takes shape, igniting the competitive spirit and electrifying supporters all around the kingdom, the colourful history of both clubs will forever be engraved in the hearts of the fans.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad's head-to-head stats
The two Saudi Arabian clubs have entertained fans with their high-octane football. Both teams have achieved notable success and attracted some of the best players. Sports brief compares Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad head-to-head stats of all time based on records from FC Tables, AiScore, and DzairSport.
All Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad matches
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The two clubs have faced each other 153 times as of Match 2024, with Al-Hilal winning 68 compared to Al-Ittihad's 50 victories. Thirty-five of their matches have ended in draws. The teams have met 105 times in the Saudi League, where Al-Hilal boasts 48 wins against Al-Ittihad's 29.
Competition | Matches | Al-Hilal's wins | Al-Ittihad's wins | Draws |
Saudi League | 105 | 48 | 29 | 28 |
King's Cup | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Crown Prince Cup | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Prince Faisal bin Fahad Cup | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
Arab Club Championship | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
AFC Champions League | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 153 | 68 | 50 | 35 |
Al Ittihad Jeddah and Al Hilal Riyadh have played 29 games since 2018, with Al Ittihad winning five and Al Hilal winning seventeen. Seventeen matches have ended in a draw.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad's recent match
The two clubs played their latest match in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals, where Al-Hilal won 2-0 away to their Jeddah rivals on 1 March 2024. Al-Hilal's victory sealed their qualification to the semi-final with a 4-0 aggregate, as reported by Al Jazeera.
In the 2023/24 season, Al-Ittihad is in fourth place in the Saudi Pro League, forty points behind its competitors, while Al-Hilal leads with 65 points as of March 2024.
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Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad's stadium
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Situated in Riyadh and with more than 67,000 seats, King Fahd Stadium is home to the Al-Hilal football team. AFC reports that the stadium was completed in 1986 and used for the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship. Al-Ittihad's home ground, King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, has a capacity of over 62,000, according to FifPlay.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad's best players and legends
Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad are similar to most other teams who have legendary players. Due to their devotion, these legends have made an impression on supporters and will always be remembered as the team's favourites.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad's best players
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Riyadh-based Al-Hilal has bolstered their squad with some of the world's best talents, including Brazil's Neymar and Malcom, Rúben Diogo da Silva Neves, Rúben Diogo da Silva Neves, Sergej Milinković-Savić, and Yassine Bounou.
Al-Ittihad has also assembled a fantastic team of superstars like Fabinho, Ahmed Hegazi, Fábio Henrique Tavares, N'Golo Kanté, and Karim Benzema.
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Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad legends
Brazilian forward Romarinho is a legendary figure who plays for Al-Ittihad. Others are Abderrazak Hamdallah, Mohammed Noor, and Fahad Al-Muwallad. Al-Hilal has also produced exceptionally talented footballers in the club's history, including Mohammad Al-Shalhoub, Salem Al-Dawsari, Bafétimbi Gomis, and Yasser Al-Qahtani.
Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad squad
During the 2023/24 season, the two Saudi football giants have some of the best players on their roster. Here is a breakdown of their squad members detailing their positions as published by ESPN and Transfermarkt.
Al-Hilal's quad
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- Goalkeepers: Ahmad Saud Rasen, Habib Al-Wutaian, Bounou
- Defenders: Mohammed Al-Burayk, Hassan Al-Tambakti, Khalifah Al-DawsariYasir Al-Shahrani, Mohammed Jahfali
- Midfielders: Salem Al-Dawsari, Abdulelah Al-Malki, Michael Richard Delgado, Salman Al-Faraj, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Neves, Mohamed Kanno, M.Al-Qahtani
- Forwards: Neymar Junior, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Saleh Al-Shehri, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Malcom
Al-Ittihad's squad
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- Goalkeepers: Marcelo Grohe, Osama Al-Marwash
- Defenders: Saad Mousa al, Fawaz Al-Sagour, Madallah Al-Olayan, Omar Hawsawi
- Midfielders: N'Golo Kante, Fabinho, Sultan Al-Farhan, Farhah Al-Shamrani, Faisal Al-Ghamdi
- Forwards: Karim Benzema, Talal Haji, Jota, Romarinho, Abderazak Hamdallah
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Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad owners
The Public Investment Fund and the Non-Profit Foundation own both clubs. The former owns 75% of the clubs, while the latter owns 25%. Al-Ittihad was founded on 17 March 1937, and their rivals established on 16 October 1957.
Trivia
The two clubs have a colourful history, and their passion for glory has characterised them among the greatest football rivals. Here are some frequently asked questions about the two Saudi football giants.
Which is the most successful team in the Saudi Pro League?
According to the Olympics, Al-Hilal is the most successful team, holding 18 titles in its history. Their recent league title was during the 2021/22 season.
How many trophies does Al-Ittihad have?
The Jeddah-based team has won 37 trophies, as reported by 90 min. They have nine Saudi League titles and nine King's Cups.
Is Al-Hilal a good team?
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The Saudi Arabian soccer team is among the best in the world. Al-Hilal has set a world record by winning their 28th consecutive match in all competitions.
Final Word
In their intense rivalry, the Al-Hilal vs Al-Ittihad clash has seen great success in football history. Their games have always been exciting, passionate, and viewed by millions of fans. The two teams have also attracted many European talents, boosting the Saudi League's popularity.
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