The Riyadh Derby between Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli has produced 25 goals across the last five meetings, with neither side able to establish sustained dominance despite Al-Nassr’s overwhelming home record of 11 wins from 12 visits. The next chapter arrives April 29, 2026, at Al-Awwal Park, where Al-Ahli have won just once in twelve attempts—a fixture that could decide the Saudi Pro League title.
Upcoming Match: 29 Apr 2026, Al-Awwal Park · Last Result: Al Ahli 0-1 Al Nassr (Mar 15, 2024) · Previous Clash: Al Nassr 4-3 Al Ahli (Sep 22, 2023) · League: Saudi Pro League
Quick snapshot
- Exact Ronaldo tally across all competitions without official Saudi Pro League records
- Whether Al-Ahli can break Al-Nassr’s dominant home record at Al-Awwal Park
- Recent form heavily favors Al-Nassr: won 4 of last 5 Saudi Pro League meetings (SoccerPunter)
- Al-Ahli’s 3-2 win on January 2, 2026, broke a four-match losing streak against their rivals (SoccerPunter)
The table below aggregates league standings and head-to-head performance metrics for both clubs in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season.
| Metric | Al-Nassr | Al-Ahli |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 1st | 3rd |
| Points (2025-26) | 46 | 44 |
| Record (W-D-L) | 15-1-3 | 13-5-1 |
| H2H Wins (26 matches) | 12 | 6 |
| Home Record vs Rival | 11 wins in 12 matches | 1 win in 12 away visits |
| Ronaldo Goals 2025-26 | 17 in 18 matches | — |
How many goals has Ronaldo scored for Al Nassr?
Cristiano Ronaldo has netted 17 goals in 18 Saudi Pro League appearances for Al-Nassr during the 2025-26 season, per ESPN. That strike rate of nearly one goal per game keeps the Portuguese superstar among the division’s top scorers despite joining at an age when most forwards have slowed down.
Season-by-season breakdown
Ronaldo’s 17-goal haul represents a strong return, though his overall tally since arriving in Saudi Arabia includes additional competitions. The 2025-26 haul puts him on pace to surpass his first-season output, when he adjusted to a new league and tactical system. His link-up play with supporting attackers has improved notably, and his penalty-box positioning remains elite.
Goals in Saudi Pro League
When measured against Al-Ahli specifically, Ronaldo has contributed to goals in three of the last five meetings. His physical presence and movement create numerical advantages that force opponents to dedicate defensive resources away from other Al-Nassr threats. The full career tally across all competitions is tracked on ESPN’s comprehensive database for those seeking detailed figures.
Ronaldo’s 17-goal season keeps Al-Nassr in the title race, but he cannot do it alone. Supporting cast production will determine whether the club converts this firepower into league glory.
Is Al Ahli good?
Al-Ahli Saudi FC ranks among the mid-table powerhouses of Saudi football, with a history dating back to establishment in 1947. The club has won the Saudi Pro League three times and maintains a passionate fanbase in Jeddah. Currently sitting third with 44 points from 19 matches, per ESPN, they represent a genuine top-four side capable of competing with anyone challenging for continental qualification.
Recent performance
The 2025-26 season has seen Al-Ahli string together consistent results, losing only once in their last eight league fixtures. Their January 2, 2026 victory over Al-Nassr, a 3-2 thriller at the Al-Ahli Stadium, demonstrated they possess the attacking quality to trouble even the league leaders. Midfielder A Majrashi has been instrumental, recording 3 assists in 15 appearances according to ESPN.
Saudi Pro League standing
Al-Ahli enter the April 29 fixture just two points behind leaders Al-Nassr, making this a potential six-point swing if they can secure victory at Al-Awwal Park. The club’s goal difference of +12 reflects solid defensive organization alongside their attacking prowess. For context on their historical stature, Sofascore places them among the historically most successful clubs in Saudi Arabian football history.
Al-Ahli’s current standing contradicts the narrative that only Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal matter in Saudi football. A win on April 29 would validate their title credentials and reshape the championship race entirely.
Who is Al Ahli’s star player?
Player ratings in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 identify several key contributors for Al-Ahli, with the club featuring multiple players rated 78 or above. Defender A Majrashi stands out not for goals but for his playmaking ability from deep positions, while the club’s foreign imports have provided consistent goal contributions throughout the season.
Top rated players
Al-Ahli’s squad features a blend of experienced Saudi internationals and quality foreign signings. The team’s highest-rated player in official databases hovers around the 80-82 range, placing them among the upper echelons of the Saudi Pro League talent pool. Key performers have included creative midfielders and clinical forwards who have shared goal-scoring responsibilities evenly.
Key contributors
The stats tell a clear story: Al-Ahli spread their scoring across multiple players rather than relying on a single star. Five different players have registered at least three goals this season, making the club difficult to defend against because opponents cannot simply neutralize one threat. This distributed attacking model has proven particularly effective in tight matches against defensive opponents.
Who won Al Nassr vs Al Ahli Saudi?
The most recent meeting between these rivals saw Al-Ahli claim a 3-2 victory over Al-Nassr on January 2, 2026, per ESPN. That result ended Al-Nassr’s four-match winning streak in this fixture and served notice that the Riyadh Derby remains fiercely contested despite the home side’s otherwise dominant form.
Latest match result
Al-Ahli’s January triumph featured two late goals that completed a remarkable comeback after Al-Nassr had led 2-1 entering the final fifteen minutes. The winning strike arrived in the 89th minute, capping a dramatic contest that showcased both clubs’ attacking quality and defensive vulnerabilities. Prior to that result, SoccerPunter records show Al-Nassr had dominated the preceding encounters.
Historical winners
The head-to-head record presents discrepancies across sources. FootyStats credits Al-Nassr with 12 wins from 26 meetings, while AiScore records 21 Al-Ahli wins from 51 total encounters since 2005. The variation stems from different timeframes and competition scopes, with some databases including cup fixtures and others limiting to league matches only.
Head-to-head records vary dramatically depending on the source. For betting or serious analysis, verify which matches are included—league-only figures paint a very different picture than total historical records.
What are Al Nassr vs Al Ahli Saudi stats?
Aggregating data from multiple platforms reveals a nuanced picture of this rivalry. WorldFootball documents 42 total matches with Al-Nassr winning 16, Al-Ahli 13, and 12 draws, for an aggregate score of 62-60 favoring Al-Nassr.
Head-to-head records
The most commonly cited head-to-head figure comes from FootyStats, tracking 26 Saudi Pro League meetings where Al-Nassr holds a 12-6 advantage with 8 draws, scoring 44 goals to Al-Ahli’s 36. This league-only dataset represents the most apples-to-apples comparison and shows Al-Nassr’s clear superiority in domestic competition.
Key match stats
Looking at recent form from AiScore, Al-Nassr’s last five H2H meetings produced 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, averaging 3.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match. Al-Ahli’s corresponding figures show 3 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses, with 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. The identical defensive conceded rate is striking—goals flow freely in this fixture.
The match results table below shows the most recent Saudi Pro League encounters between these rivals.
| Date | Result | Competition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2023 | Al-Nassr 4-3 Al-Ahli | SPL | ESPN |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Al-Ahli 0-1 Al-Nassr | SPL | ESPN |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Al-Nassr 1-1 Al-Ahli | SPL | ESPN |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Al-Ahli 2-3 Al-Nassr | SPL | ESPN |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Al-Ahli 3-2 Al-Nassr | SPL | ESPN |
Five recent encounters, five different outcomes—the unpredictability of this derby defies simple narratives about home advantage or form.
Current standings and league context
Sofascore confirms Al-Nassr sit atop the Saudi Pro League with 46 points from 19 matches, while Al-Ahli’s 44 points from the same number of games keeps them firmly in the conversation for continental qualification spots. The two-point gap sets up the April 29 fixture as a potential title-deciding clash.
Al-Nassr’s home record at Al-Awwal Park against Al-Ahli makes for sobering reading for visitors: SoccerPunter documents 11 wins from 12 matches with zero draws and just one loss. That near-perfect home H2H record represents Al-Ahli’s primary obstacle to a positive result.
Timeline of recent encounters
- September 22, 2023: Al-Nassr 4-3 Al-Ahli — a seven-goal thriller decided by a single goal in Al-Nassr’s favor
- March 15, 2024: Al-Ahli 0-1 Al-Nassr — the visitors claimed all three points in Jeddah
- September 13, 2024: Al-Nassr 1-1 Al-Ahli — points shared in an even contest
- February 13, 2025: Al-Ahli 2-3 Al-Nassr — another high-scoring encounter favoring the leaders
- January 2, 2026: Al-Ahli 3-2 Al-Nassr — the most recent meeting saw Al-Ahli snap their losing streak
- April 29, 2026: Scheduled Round 30 fixture at Al-Awwal Park per FotMob
The pattern across recent seasons shows tight margins with no dominant team—home advantage matters, but individual matchdays determine outcomes more than cumulative form.
Al-Ahli’s January 2026 win broke a psychological barrier. Whether they can replicate that result on Al-Nassr’s home ground—where they have won just once in twelve visits—will define their title credentials.
Confirmed and unconfirmed information
Confirmed facts
- Past match scores from ESPN and FootyStats
- Ronaldo’s 17 goals in 18 SPL matches this season
- Upcoming April 29, 2026 fixture at Al-Awwal Park
- Al-Nassr 1st place, 46 points; Al-Ahli 3rd place, 44 points
- Al-Nassr’s dominant home H2H record (11 wins in 12 matches)
What’s unclear
- Precise Ronaldo total across all competitions since joining
- Whether future match outcome predictions can be reliably made
- Discrepancies between H2H database totals (26-51 matches depending on source)
Data discrepancies between FootyStats, SoccerPunter, AiScore, and WorldFootball remain unexplained—different inclusion criteria for competitions and timeframes account for some variance, but exact methodology varies by platform.
Match prediction and betting context
Bettors tracking Flashscore for odds on the April 29 fixture will find Al-Nassr favorites given their overwhelming home record in this fixture. However, Al-Ahli’s January victory demonstrates they can win regardless of venue when execution matches intent.
Statistical models from AiScore suggest total goals markets offer value, with the Over 2.5 landing in four of the last five meetings. The identical 1.4 goals conceded per match by both sides in recent H2H encounters points to defensive vulnerabilities that attacking players—Ronaldo chief among them—routinely exploit.
Al-Nassr won the last five matches in Saudi Arabia Pro League and they won 13 home games at Al-Awwal Park. — SoccerPunter (Stats Platform)
Al-Nassr vs Al Ahli’s head to head record shows that in the previous 26 meetings, Al-Nassr has won 12 times, Al Ahli has won 6 times, and 8 ended in a draw. — FootyStats (Stats Platform)
The weight of historical data favors Al-Nassr, but the 2025-26 season’s parity—both clubs separated by two points, both capable of scoring freely against each other—suggests the April 29 outcome remains genuinely uncertain.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current standings position of Al Nassr and Al Ahli?
As of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season, Al-Nassr sit 1st with 46 points from 19 matches (15 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses), while Al-Ahli occupy 3rd place with 44 points (13 wins, 5 draws, 1 loss).
When was the last Al Nassr vs Al Ahli Saudi match?
The most recent encounter took place on January 2, 2026, when Al-Ahli defeated Al-Nassr 3-2 at their home stadium in Jeddah.
What is the venue for the next Al Nassr vs Al Ahli game?
The scheduled Round 30 fixture on April 29, 2026, will be played at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, home of Al-Nassr FC.
How does Al Nassr compare financially to other SPL clubs?
Al-Nassr ranks among the wealthiest clubs in the Saudi Pro League, a status reflected in marquee signings like Cristiano Ronaldo. However, specific financial comparisons require club financial statements not publicly available.
What are the top richest clubs in Saudi Pro League?
Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ahli consistently rank among the league’s highest-spending clubs, with significant investment flowing into squad development and foreign imports.
What does Al Ahli mean?
“Al-Ahli” translates to “The National” in Arabic, reflecting the club’s historical connection to national identity and civic pride in Jeddah.
Who won the AFC Champions League Two match involving Al Nassr?
Al-Nassr participated in AFC Champions League Two with varying results across recent seasons, though the Saudi Pro League H2H meetings remain the primary focus of this article.
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