Joy Elite League: Al-Hilal face their misery, top clash awaits
Round four of the Saudi Joy Elite League kicks off with Al-Hilal seeking redemption and Al-Ittihad taking on Al-Qadsiah in a battle for the top.
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The fourth round of the Joy Elite League is set to begin, and for the first time this season, all scheduled matches are expected to proceed without postponements. The spotlight is firmly on Al-Hilal as they prepare to face Neom, desperate to recover from their previous 2-1 defeat to Al-Taawoun which stalled their momentum.
There is added pressure on the Riyadh giants, as the first team recently suffered a 2-0 defeat to the same opponent. Al-Hilal currently sit seventh in the standings with six points, while Neom, who missed their last round, aim to improve their four-point tally.
The headline fixture of the weekend takes place in Jeddah, where second-placed Al-Ittihad host Al-Qadsiah. Al-Ittihad have been in fine form, securing two consecutive wins, while Al-Qadsiah arrive buoyed by an impressive 4-2 victory over Al-Ettifaq. A win for either side could prove pivotal in the race for the summit.
Elsewhere, league leaders Al-Taawoun will look to maintain their perfect record when they travel to face Al-Okhdood. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr aim to climb back up the table against Al-Feiha following a disappointing loss in the last round. With the competition intensifying, every point has become crucial as the league table begins to take shape.