How to watch today's Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq Saudi Pro League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Aiming to preserve their spotless record in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Nassrplay host to Al Ettifaq for a round 21 showdown on Friday evening.

Al-Nassr come into this fixture in blistering form, with their last league stumble dating back to January 17, when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Taawoun. Since then, Stefano Pioli's squad has been unstoppable, sweeping aside Al Khaleej, Al Fateh, Al Raed, and Al Fayha, before clinching a pulsating 3-2 triumph away at Al-Ahli, extending their unbeaten streak in the top tier to seven matches.

That impressive run leaves them four points behind second-placed Al-Hilal, tied on points with Al Quadisiya in fourth, and still trailing league leaders Al-Ittihad by eight.

On the other hand, Al Ettifaq suffered their first league setback since parting ways with Steven Gerrard, slipping to a 2-1 defeat against bottom-placed Al Fateh, marking their eighth home loss of the campaign.

Despite that disappointment, new head coach Saad Al-Shehri, who won his first two league matches at the helm, has steered the club up to 10th place with 25 points, creating an 11-point cushion above the relegation battle.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Al Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq online - TV channels & live streams

DAZN

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In the United Kingdom (UK), the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq will be available to watch live on DAZN.

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Al Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq kick-off time

Saudi Pro League - Saudi Pro League

The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq will be played at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

It will kick off at 5 pm GMT on Friday, February 21, 2025, in the UK.

Team news & squads

Al Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq lineups

Al Nassr FC

4-4-2

Formation

4-2-3-1

ALI

24

B. Krepski

50

M. Qasheesh

27

A. Laporte

12

N. Al-Boushail

4

M. Al Fatil

10

S. Mane

23

A. Ahmed

11

M. Brozovic

19

A. Al-Hassan

7

C. Ronaldo

9

J. Duran

1

M. Rodak

70

A. Khateeb

61

R. Al Otaibi

4

J. Hendry

3

A. Madu

10

A. Medran

6

M. Sheik

14

Vitinho

18

J. Costa

8

G. Wijnaldum

7

K. Toko Ekambi

4-2-3-1

ALI

ALN

-Line up

• 24

  B. Krepski

• 50

  M. Qasheesh

  59’

• 27

  A. Laporte

  84’

• 12

  N. Al-Boushail

• 4

  M. Al Fatil

  65’, 82’

• 10

  S. Mane

• 23

  A. Ahmed

  47’

  72’

• 11

  M. Brozovic

  54’

  65’

• 19

  A. Al-Hassan

• 7

  C. Ronaldo

• 9

  J. Duran

  90’ + 5’

Substitutes

• 58

  M. Hazazi

• 83

  S. Al Najdi

  59’

• 36

  R. Najjar

• 29

  A. Ghareeb

• 22

  A. Al-Harbi

• 16

  M. Maran

• 20

  A. Gabriel

  72’

• 8

  A. Al Sulaiheem

  84’

Manager

• S. Pioli

ALI

-Line up

• 1

  M. Rodak

• 70

  A. Khateeb

• 61

  R. Al Otaibi

  62’

  66’

• 4

  J. Hendry

• 3

  A. Madu

• 10

  A. Medran

• 6

  M. Sheik

  80’

• 14

  Vitinho

  72’

• 18

  J. Costa

  80’

• 8

  G. Wijnaldum

  55’, 89’

• 7

  K. Toko Ekambi

Substitutes

• 88

  A. Al Malki

  80’

  90’ + 1’

• 29

  M. Abdulrahman

  66’

• 21

  A. Radif

• 11

  D. Gray

  72’

• 96

  M. Al Haidari

• 46

  A. Al Aliwa

• 33

  M. Al Olayan

• 25

  A. Hindi

• 24

  A. Bamsaud

  80’

  90’ + 7’

Manager

• S. Al-Shehri

Al Nassr FC team news

Former RB Leipzig center-back Mohamed Simakan will be absent for this clash after picking up a red card in the previous outing, with Mohammed Al-Fatil expected to step in at the heart of the defense.

Meanwhile, Portuguese playmaker Otavio is ruled out after limping off just 22 minutes into the encounter against Al-Ahli due to injury.

Up front, new arrival Jhon Duran, who has hit the ground running with back-to-back braces in his first two league outings, is set to spearhead the attack alongside talismanic skipper Cristiano Ronaldo. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, currently leading the Golden Boot race with 16 goals, will be eager to get back on the scoresheet after a subdued performance in his last league appearance.

Al-Ettifaq team news

Al Ettifaq, on the other hand, are grappling with a few notable absentees. Former Celtic striker Moussa Dembélé remains sidelined with an Achilles issue sustained againstAl Kholood,paving the way for Karl Toko Ekambi to once again lead the line.

At the back, defender Jack Hendry remains a major doubt as he faces the prospect of missing a fourth consecutive league match due to a muscle problem. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Marwan Al Haidari, who had been out of action since September, made his return to the matchday squad as an unused substitute last time out.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

ALN

Last 5 matches

ALI

3

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• Al-Ettifaq

  0

  -

  3

  Al Nassr FC

• Al Nassr FC

  3

  -

  1

  Al-Ettifaq

• Al Nassr FC

  1

  -

  0

  Al-Ettifaq

• Al-Ettifaq

  2

  -

  1

  Al Nassr FC

• Al-Ettifaq

  1

  -

  1

  Al Nassr FC

9

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Saudi Pro League news
• Al-Nassr team page
• Al-Ettifaq team page
• Football on TV in the UK