Al-Hilal’s Record Points Motivate Al-Nasr Against Al-Najma
Al-Nassr can equal a season benchmark with a win over Al-Najma in the Roshen League. The match is scheduled for Friday at Al-Awal Park Stadium in round 27.
Filmogaz.com cites reporting from Okaz on the potential milestone. The club would register a 13th straight league win if they prevail.
Al-Nassr’s current run
Al-Nassr have won 12 consecutive league matches. Their streak began after a 1-3 loss to Al-Hilal on 12 January in round 15.
- Al-Shabab 3-2
- Damac 2-1
- Al-Taawoun 1-0
- Al-Khaloud 3-0
- Al-Riyadh 1-0
- Al-Ittihad 2-0
- Al-Fateh 2-0
- Al-Hazm 4-0
- Al-Najma 5-0
- Al-Fayha 3-1
- Neom 1-0
- Al-Khaleej 5-0
Al-Hilal’s benchmark
Al-Hilal set a 13-game winning sequence earlier this season. Their streak ran from round 4 through round 17.
- After a 3-3 draw with Al-Ahli in round 3, Al-Hilal beat Al-Akhdoud 3-1.
- They followed with wins over Al-Ittifaq 5-0 and Al-Ittihad 2-0.
- Other victories included Al-Shabab 1-0 and Al-Najma 4-2.
- They also defeated Al-Fateh 2-1 and Al-Khaleej 3-2.
- Wins continued versus Al-Khulud 3-1, Damak 2-0 and Al-Hazm 3-0.
- They beat Al-Nassr 3-1, Neom 2-1 and Al-Fayha 4-1 to complete the run.
What stopped the run
The sequence ended with a 1-1 draw against Al-Riyadh on 25 January in round 18. That result opens the door for Al-Nassr to match the mark this weekend.
Al-Hilal’s record points haul this season help motivate Al-Nassr ahead of Al-Najma. A victory would place Al-Nassr level with their Riyadh rivals on consecutive wins.
