Amid the intense competition between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal for the title, and the possibility that the champion may only be decided in the final match of the season, the Saudi Pro League standings will be determined according to the following regulations, as reported by Agence France-Presse:

  • Teams are ranked in descending order based on the total number of points earned during the competition.

  • If two or more teams are tied on points, the final standings at the end of the season will be decided according to the following criteria, in order:

  1. Highest number of points obtained in the matches played between the tied teams.

  2. Superior goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded) in the matches between the tied teams, without applying the away goals rule.

  3. Greater number of goals scored in the matches between the tied teams, without applying the away goals rule.

  4. If teams remain tied after applying criteria 1 to 3, the same criteria are reapplied only to the matches among the tied teams.

  5. Superior overall goal difference in the entire competition.

  6. Greater number of goals scored in the entire competition, without applying the away goals rule.

  7. If two teams remain tied and are facing each other in the final match, extra time will be played as a new match (without the away goals rule). If still tied, a penalty shootout will be held in accordance with FIFA and refereeing committee regulations.

  8. Fewer disciplinary points accumulated (yellow and red cards), where a red card counts as 3 points and a yellow card as 1 point.

  9. If the tie persists after applying criteria 1 to 8, and the teams involved are more than two, or two teams not playing each other, a playoff match or matches (single-elimination) will be held. The competition committee will determine the format, date, and venue.

  • If two or more teams are tied on points during the season (up to the end of the penultimate round), the ranking will be determined as follows:

  1. Superior overall goal difference.

  2. Greater number of goals scored.

  3. Higher ranking in the previous season.