Al Nassr vs Al Fateh Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Saudi Pro League 2026-27
Both of the last two outings between these clubs ended in favour of Cristiano Ronaldo and company!
Al Nassr are now all set to begin their title defence. They will go up against Al Fateh in their opening game of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27. This is going to be an interesting outing, taking place at Al-Awwal Park.
The Big Yellow secured the league title last season under manager Jorge Jesus. This time around, they will be managed by Ange Postecoglou and it is going to be interesting to see the title defence. Al Nassr have only signed one player during the ongoing summer transfer window.
With the departure of Marcelo Brozovic, they have secured the deal for Samú Costa from Mallorca. There surely were some issues in the middle of last season, but they resolved the issue and came up with consistent performances till the very end. Cristiano Ronaldo and company will be in for another tough campaign.
Al Fateh are also going to be competing in their first game of the new season. Having won nine of their 34 matches during the last campaign, they came up with below-average performances and finished 11th in the Saudi Pro League.
The Khaled Al-Atwi-led side will be coming in to battle it out against the reigning league champions. They lost both of their matches against Al Nassr and being away from home is going to be a disadvantage for them in their next one.
Kick-off:
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
- Date: August 15
- Kickoff time: 11:30 pm IST/ 06:00 pm GMT/ 01:30 pm ET, 10:30 am PT
- Referee: Not decided
- VAR: In Use
Players to Watch
Joao Felix (Al Nassr)
Joao Felix was the second-top scorer for Al Nassr during the 2025-26 season. He scored 20 goals and had 13 assists to his name in 33 Saudi Pro League matches. The 26-year-old Portuguese forward has played some minutes during the recent pre-season and will most likely start for the Big Yellow.
Mourad Batna (Al Fateh)
The 36-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the final third for Al Fateh. He was one of the most consistent performers for the club during the last season and will be eager to come up with top performances yet again. Mourad Batna scored nine goals and eight assists in 29 matches.
Match Facts
- Al Nassr lost three of their last four pre-season matches.
- Al Fateh are unbeaten in their last games.
- Four of the last five fixtures between these clubs ended in favour of the Big Yellow.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Al Nassr to win
- Joao Felix to score
- Goals under 3.5
Injury and Team News
Cristiano Ronaldo is back in training for Al Nassr and might come on as a substitute during the upcoming league contest. Sultan Al Ghannam and Sami Al Najei are not going to be a part of the squad due to their injuries.
For Al Fateh, all of the squad members are fit and ready to be in action.
Head-to-head
Total matches: 38
Al Nassr (wins): 24
Al Fateh (wins): 5
Draws: 9
Predicted Lineups
Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Bento (GK); Boushal, Simakan, Martinez, Al Najdi; Costa, Al Hassan; Coman, Felix, Mane; Al Hamdan
Al Fateh predicted XI (3-5-2)
Al Enezi (GK); Saadne, Darsi, Boateng; Batna, Youssef, Harrison, Al Sahihi, Haraslin; Machado, Al Masoud
Match Prediction
At Al Awwal Park, the Bog Yellow will surely be confident due to it being their home game. A lack of quality players in the squad can be an issue for the Khaled Al-Atwi-led side.
Al Nassr are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Al Fateh in their opening Saudi Pro League 2026-27 contest.
Prediction: Al Nassr 2-0 Al Fateh
Telecast Details
India: Fancode
UK: DAZN
USA: FOX Sports
Nigeria: DStv
When and where is Al Nassr vs Al Fateh Saudi Pro League 2026-27 match?
This fixture will take place at Al Awwal Park on August 15.
Where and how to watch Saudi Pro League 2026-27 live in India?
The FanCode app and website can be used to view this fixture live.
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