Al Khaleej vs Al Hilal
Al Khaleej
Al Hilal
Al Khaleej 1–2 Al Hilal
Al Hilal picked up a crucial three points at Al Khaleej, winning 2-1 to close the gap at the top of the Saudi Pro League to just two points with three games remaining.
Al Hilal claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Al Hilal end of the standings.
Al Hilal Win 2-1 at Al Khaleej to Keep Title Race Alive in Saudi Pro League
Al Hilal picked up a crucial three points at Al Khaleej, winning 2-1 to close the gap at the top of the Saudi Pro League to just two points with three games remaining.
Read full report →- 11'Left foot shot
- 19'Foul
- 34'assist: Rúben Neves
- 42'Foul
- 46'off: Yusuf Akçiçek
- 53'Foul
- 71'off: Ahmad Asiri
- 76'off: Paolo Fernandes
- 77'Time wasting
- 79'Left foot shot
- 83'off: Ali bin Mohammed bin Ali Lajami
- 83'Time wasting
- 84'off: Sultan Mandash
- 85'off: Majed Kanabah
- 86'off: Mansour Hamzi
- 87'off: Marcos Leonardo
- 87'off: Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira
- 87'Time wasting
- 90+6'
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 Khaleej vs Al Hilal?
The match finished 1-2 to Al Hilal.
Who won Al Khaleej vs Al Hilal?
Al Hilal won the match 2-1.
When did Al Khaleej vs Al Hilal take place?
The match took place on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Al Hilal won 2-1 at Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League, landing our model's 73 percent pick for an away victory. Al Hilal extended their recent form with a third win in five matches, though Al Khaleej managed a goal despite sitting on one win and two draws from their last five outings. Both sides had shown moderate attacking threat in recent games, with Al Khaleej recording BTTS in 60 percent of recent fixtures. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result widened the gap between the sides. Al Hilal's third win in five matches consolidated their position two points clear in second, while Al Khaleej's fourth match without victory left them adrift in 11th. Our model registered the outcome as consistent with recent trajectory; Al Hilal's defensive solidity proved decisive against a struggling home side.
Al Khaleej v Al Hilal · Saudi Pro League · 05/05/2026, 19:00:00