Al Hilal vs NEOM SC
Al Hilal 2–0 NEOM SC
Al Hilal secured a 2-0 home win over NEOM SC to maintain their place at the top of the Saudi Pro League, keeping a clean sheet that speaks to the defensive structure Jorge Jesus has built across the season.
Al Hilal picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Al Hilal end of the standings.
Al Hilal 2-0 NEOM SC: Title Challengers Grind Out Clean Sheet to Keep Pressure On
Al Hilal secured a 2-0 home win over NEOM SC to maintain their place at the top of the Saudi Pro League, keeping a clean sheet that speaks to the defensive structure Jorge Jesus has built across the season.
Read full report →- 10'Right foot shot
- 27'Foul
- 58'assist: Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira
- 63'off: Faris Abdi
- 63'off: Alaa Hejji
- 63'off: Mohammed Al-Burayk
- 65'off: Sultan Mandash
- 79'off: Marcos Leonardo
- 79'off: Luciano Rodríguez
- 81'Argument
- 86'Foul
- 89'off: Moteb Al-Harbi
- 89'off: Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira
- 90+1'Time wasting
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Saudi Pro League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Nassr | 34 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 86 |
| 2 |  Al Hilal | 34 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 84 |
| 3 |  Al Ahli | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 81 |
| 4 |  Al-Qadsiah | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 77 |
| 5 |  Al Ittihad | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 55 |
| 6 |  Al Taawoun | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 53 |
| 7 |  Al Ettifaq | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 50 |
| 8 | NEOM SC | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 45 |
What was the final score of Al Hilal vs NEOM SC?
The match finished 2-0 to Al Hilal.
Who won Al Hilal vs NEOM SC?
Al Hilal won the match 2-0.
When did Al Hilal vs NEOM SC take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Al Hilal defeated NEOM SC 2-0 in the Saudi Pro League. Our model favored Al Hilal at 62% probability, and the pick landed. Al Hilal extended their recent form with a third win in five matches, though the clean sheet contradicted NEOM SC's tendency to score in four of their last five outings. Both sides had shown attacking threat in recent games, yet the visitors could not find the net on this occasion. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result maintained Al Hilal's title challenge in second place, though the gap to the summit remained unchanged. NEOM SC's defeat compounded their mid-table struggles, now sitting eighth with mounting pressure from below. Our model flagged NEOM's 0% clean sheet percentage as unsustainable; this match confirmed their defensive vulnerabilities. Al Hilal's efficiency in front of goal continued their upward trajectory.
Al Hilal v NEOM SC · Saudi Pro League · 16/05/2026, 17:05:00