The match between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad is one of the strongest and most important clashes in the history of Saudi football, bringing together two historic clubs with a rich history of achievements and titles.
Over the years, this match has witnessed many memorable and exciting moments, and has become known as the "Saudi Clasico" due to the intense rivalry between the two teams and the enthusiasm of their fans.
Here is a look at some of the most prominent statistics and matches between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad:
Statistics:
The two teams have played 122 matches against each other in various tournaments.
Al-Hilal has won 53 matches, while Al-Ittihad has won 44 matches and they have drawn 25 times.
Al-Hilal has scored 185 goals against Al-Ittihad, while Al-Ittihad has scored 169 goals against Al-Hilal.
Al-Hilal has a historical advantage in league matches, having won 32 matches compared to 23 wins for Al-Ittihad.
In contrast, Al-Ittihad excels in King's Cup matches, having won 11 times compared to 9 times for Al-Hilal.
Most prominent matches:
In 1962, the two teams met in the King's Cup final for the first time, and Al-Hilal won the match 2-1.
In 1986, the match between the two teams in the league saw 12 goals scored, with Al-Hilal winning 7-5.
In 2009, Al-Hilal clinched the league title in the last round after defeating Al-Ittihad 2-1.
In 2012, the two teams met in the AFC Champions League final, and Al-Hilal won the match 1-0.
In 2020, Al-Ittihad won the Saudi Super Cup title after defeating Al-Hilal on penalties.
Tomorrow's match:
The two teams will meet tomorrow in the semi-final of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, in a strong match that is expected to witness a fierce struggle between the two teams.
Al-Hilal enters the match with high morale after winning the league title for the 18th time in its history, while Al-Ittihad is seeking to regain the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup title, which it has missed since 2018.
It is certain that this match will be an exciting football summit, and will attract the attention of all football fans in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world.
In conclusion, the match between Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad is one of the most important matches in the history of Saudi football, and represents an ideal opportunity for the two teams to prove their capabilities and achieve victory.
