Al Nassr vs Al Kholood Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

Three points separate the two sides on the points table!

Matchday two of the Saudi Pro League will take us to Al-Awwal Park, where Al Nassr will lock horns with Al-Kholood in an exciting clash. The home side are currently placed at the top spot as they registered a 5-0 win over Al Taawoun on the opening matchday. This is Al Nassr’s first league campaign under the tutelage of Jorge Jesus. The team will be motivated to lift the league title as their last victory came in the 2018/19 season.

Al Kholood, on the other hand, are 11th in the points table. They suffered a 2-1 loss against Al Ettifaq on the opening matchday and will be motivated to get back to winning ways. With 12 wins, four draws, and 18 losses, Al Kholood the last league campaign on the ninth place. They have an incredibly talented team, and the fans will be expecting an improvement on their last season’s performance.

Return in just 4 days ⏳ pic.twitter.com/74xuJ6D6Ci

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) September 10, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
• Date and Kick-off time: Sep 14 (11:30 pm IST, 6:00 PM GMT, 02:00 pm ET, 11:00 am PT)
• Referee: Abdullah Al-Shehri
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Al Nassr: W-L-W-L-W

Al Kholood: L-W-W-L-W

Players to watch out for:

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) 

The legend will be back in the club action after scoring three goals for Portugal during the international break. He is Nassr’s leading man, and despite scoring at an incredible rate, Ronaldo is still chasing his first league title in Saudi Arabia. Despite being 40, the former Real Madrid player is at the top of his game and will play a crucial role against Al Kholood. 

John Buckley (Al Kholood)

Despite Al Kholood’s disappointing loss against Al Ettifaq on the opening matchday, John Buckley’s performance emerged as a positive sign for the team. The midfielder was excellent throughout his time on the pitch and even scored an equalizer in the 36th minute. Des Buckingham will be hoping for a similar performance from him against Al Nassr as well.

Match Facts:

• The last encounter between these two teams ended in a 3-1 win for Nassr.
• Nassr won 5-0 against Al Taawoun in their last game.
• Al Kholood lost 2-1 against Al Ettifaq in their last game.

Al Nassr vs Al Kholood: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Nassr to win – 1.77 by Dafabet
• Tip 2: Both Teams to score – 1.75 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Goals over 3.5 – 1.78 by Stake

Injury and Team News:

Both teams will have their entire squad available for selection. 

Head to Head:

Total matches: 2

Al Nassr won: 1

Al Kholood won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups:

Al Nassr (4-2-3-1)

Alaqidi(GK); Boushal, Simakan, Martínez, Yahya; Brozović, Gabriel; Coman, Félix, Mané; Ronaldo

Al Kholood (4-2-3-1)

Cozzani(GK); Al-Asmari, Troost-Ekong, Gyömbér, Al Shehri; N’Doram, Buckley; Bahbri, Khalifa, Maolida; Samili

Match Prediction:

Al Nassr are expected to register a win over Al Kholood in their upcoming match.

Prediction: Al Nassr 2-1 Al Kholood

Telecast details:

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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