On May 5, 2026, Al-Hilal defeated Al-Khaleej 2-1 at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. The win keeps Al-Hilal firmly in the title race, just two points behind league leaders Al-Nassr.
Joshua King opened the scoring for Al-Khaleej in the 11th minute. Al-Hilal equalized shortly after with a goal from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic around the half-hour mark. The match-winning goal came from Sultan Mandash in the 79th minute.
With this victory, Al-Hilal remains undefeated this season in the Saudi Pro League. They have played 30 matches, winning 22 and drawing 8. In contrast, Al-Khaleej has lost 17 points from winning positions this season, the highest in the league.
The last time Al-Khaleej beat Al-Hilal was during the 2024/25 season. Historically, matches between these teams often end with a score of 0-3, which has occurred four times.
Al-Hilal’s next match is crucial as they face Al-Nassr on May 12. This clash could significantly impact the title race as both teams vie for supremacy.
