Al Riyadh vs Al Nassr Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Saudi Pro League 2026-27
Four of the last five meetings have ended in favour of the Big Yellow!
Al Riyadh will now be gearing up to have a face-off against Al Nassr for their matchweek 2 fixture of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27 season. The Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium is going to witness this interesting clash.
The Maurício Dulac-led side have initiated their campaign with a 2-4 loss against Al Ettifaq. They conceded two late goals after their poor performance in defence. The hosts will now be looking to jump back to winning ways.
Al Riyadh at home will have a slight edge, but the upcoming contest is going to be pretty challenging for them. They lost both of their league matches against the Big Yellow last season. They will be eager to turn the tide this time around.
Meanwhile, Ange Postecoglou’s Al Nassr are now on a two-match winning run. They first secured an easy 3-0 win against Al Fateh in their opening game of the Saudi Pro League 2026-27 season. They then outplayed Al Diriyah in the Saudi King’s Cup clash.
Al Nassr conceded an early goal in their last matchup, but scored four goals in return. With quality players and current form, the Big Yellow will be confident for their next one.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Stadium: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
- Date: Friday, August 21
- Kickoff time: 09:30 pm IST/ 04:00 pm GMT/ 11:30 am ET/ 08:30 am PT
- Referee: Not decided
- VAR: In Use
Form:
Al Riyadh: L-W
Al Nassr: W-W
Players to Watch
Leandro Antunes (Al Riyadh)
Leandro Antunes single-handedly led Al Riyadh to a win in their Saudi King’s Cup contest against Al Zufi. He broke the deadlock in the 25th minute and completed his brace in the 74th minute. His goals helped his club to secure a 2-0 win.
The 29-year-old Portuguese forward will hope to play a crucial role in the final third once again.
Joao Felix (Al Nassr)
Joao Felix continues to perform well for Al Nassr. He was one of the goal scorers for his side in their opening league game. Felix then scored a sensational brace and bagged an assist in the Saudi King’s Cup round of 32 clash.
With his current run of form, the 26-year-old Portuguese star is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
Match Facts
- Al Riyadh have secured one win in their last two games.
- Al Nassr are on a two-match winning streak.
- Only one of the last five matches between these clubs has ended in a draw.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Al Nassr to win @2/7 BetGoodwin
- Joao Felix to score @11/10 SkyBet
- Goals over 3.5 @10/11 Virgin Bet
Injury and Team News
Al Riyadh will miss out on the services of Rodrigo Abascal Barros. He was shown a straight red card in their first Saudi Pro League 2026-27 game.
Cristiano Ronaldo is not yet confirmed to be in the Al Nassr squad. He is likely missing out on match fitness. Sultan Al Ghannam will be out due to his long-term injury.
Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 42
Al Riyadh (wins): 11
Al Nassr (wins): 28
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups
Al Riyadh predicted XI (4-3-3)
Borjan (GK); Al Essa, Al Khaibari, Majrashi, Hazazi; Al Jayzani, Al Sobhi, Mensah; Okou, Antunes, Trezeguet
Al Nassr predicted XI (4-4-1-1)
Bento (GK); Boushal, Simakan, Al Amri, Martinez; Coman, Angelo, Samu, Mane; Felix; Al Hamdan
Match Prediction
Despite being at home, Maurício Dulac’s men will be under pressure. The Big Yellow will be eager to use their quality squad to their advantage.
Al Nassr might come out on top and secure a win against Al Riyadh.
Prediction: Riyadh 1-3 Nassr
Telecast Details
India: Fancode
UK: DAZN
USA: FOX Sports
Nigeria: DStv
When and where is the Al Riyadh vs Al Nassr Saudi Pro League match?
The Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium will witness this clash on August 21.
Where and how to watch Saudi Pro League live in India?
By tuning into the FanCode app and website, fans will be able to view this contest live.
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