Al Nassr vs Al Ahli: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Clash of the Titans in Saudi Pro League

The Al Nassr vs Al Ahli match is one of the biggest rivalries in Saudi Arabian football. The two clubs have a long history of rivalry, both Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli are among the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr have won nine Saudi Pro League titles, while Al-Ahli have won three.

The history between the two sides portrays that has always been a fiercely contested match. With the squad this season, both the teams are desperate to win. This match is going to be a major event for the capital city, with thousands of fans attending to support their team.

Kick-off:

Friday, 22 September 2023 at 2:00 PM ET (11:30 PM IST)

Location: KSU Football Field

Form:

Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League): W-W-W-W

Al-Ahli (Saudi Pro League): W-W-L-W

Players to watch in Al Nassr vs Al Ahli

Cristiano Ronaldo:

Cristiano Ronaldo has had a solid start to his first full season in the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr. The 38-year-old has scored 7 goals in the first five appearances in the league this season. Even at his age, he is a prolific goalscorer and a match-winner. He has shown his quality in the Saudi Pro League so far, he will look to perform against the side currently on the third position in the points table.

Riyadh Mahrez:

Mahrez is a highly skilled and experienced winger who is renowned for his dribbling, passing, and finishing ability. The Algerian international joined the club this season, he has had a season where he has impacted every game that he has played till now. The right-winger has contributed in the 13 goals that Al Ahli has scored this season, he has a G/A ratio of five in the six games.

Match facts:

• The contest between the two sides is the most-watched football match in Saudi Arabia, and it is also one of the most-watched football matches in the Arab world.
• A lot of money is generated on this matchday, it is the biggest match in the capital city of Saudi Arabia making it a major economic event.
• Cristiano Ronaldo is coming into this match as the highest goalscorer in the league right now.

Injury and Team news for Al Nassr vs Al Ahli:

Al-Nassr are not going to miss any key players ahead of this game. They will play in their typical formation of 4-2-3-1, and they will look to reduce the points gap between the two sides, there's only a three-point difference between Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr. Mane and Talisca would like to continue their support in the attack.

All the players that were signed from renowned clubs this season will appear together in this match with few of them facing familiar faces. Abdulbasit Hindi will miss this match after receiving a red card in their previous match.

Head to Head:

Total Matches – 62

Al-Ahli wins – 25

Al-Nassr wins – 23

Draws – 14

Predicted Lineup for Al Nassr vs Al Ahli:

Al-Nassr predicted lineup:

Nawaf Al-Aqidi: Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Aymeric Laporte, Mohammed Qassem: Abdullah Alkhaibari, Marcelo Brozovic: Sadio Mane, Otavio, Abdulrahman Ghareeb; Cristiano Ronaldo

Al-Ahli predicted lineup:

Edouard Mendy; Ali Majrashi, Roger Ibañez, M. Demiral, Abdullah Al-Amar; Mohammed Al-Majhad, Franck Kessie; Riyad Mahrez, Gabri Veiga, Allan Saint-Maximin; Roberto Firmino

Match Prediction for Al Nassr vs Al Ahli:

Both the teams are on a good run overall, scoring some good quality goals. Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli will look to put on a show and not disappoint like they never do when both these sides face each other on Friday. The home team has won the last two home matches and Al-Ahli on the other side have lost their last away match. Due to the results and the current form, Al-Nassr will win the match but it is going to be difficult against a well-performed side.

Prediction: Al-Nassr 2-1 Al-Ahli

Telecast:

India – Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports

US –  ESPN

Nigeria –  Sporty TV