In just their second season since promotion, Al Riyadh have shown impressive form, sitting comfortably in the top half of the Saudi Pro League. This weekend, they face a determined Al Nassr squad in the Saudi capital.
It's fair to say Al Riyadh have made significant strides compared to last season, where they finished 14th, narrowly avoiding relegation. With only nine games played, they’ve already secured half as many wins as they managed through all of last season, and a victory here could propel them into the top five.
On the other side, Al Nassr recently suffered a 1-0 exit from the King's Cup at the hands of Al Taawoun but bounced back with a 1-1 draw against rivals Al Hilal before securing an emphatic 5-1 victory over Al Ain in the AFC Champions League midweek. Since taking charge in mid-September, Stefano Pioli has led the team to four wins and two draws in six games. Though still unbeaten, Al Nassr find themselves five points off second place due to four draws in their nine league matches so far.
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How to watch Al Riyadh vs Al Nassr FC online - TV channels & live streams
In the United Kingdom (UK), the Saudi Pro League match between Al Riyadh and Al Nassr will be available to watch and stream online live through DAZN.
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Al Riyadh vs Al Nassr FC kick-off time
| Date: | Friday, November 8, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 5:00 pm GMT |
| Venue: | Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium |
The match will be played at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium on Friday, November 8, with kick-off at 5:00 pm GMT for fans in the UK.
Team news & squads
Al Riyadh team news
Al Riyadh will be without Yahya Al Sahafi for one more match due to suspension, while veteran defender Enzo Roco, the 32-year-old Chilean center-back, remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a significant knee injury sustained late last season.
Faiz Selemani, fresh off contributing to both goals against Damac in the last match, is likely to retain his spot at wing-back, with Bernard Mensah providing creativity from the midfield.
Al Riyadh possible XI: Borjan; Selemani, Tambakti, Barbet, Khaibari; Al Subiani, Toze, Kal, Mensah; Bayesh, Al-Aqel
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Borjan, Angelini, Al Shammari, Rahma, Angelini |
| Defenders: | Roco, Barbet, Al-Menhali, Tambakti, Al-Sahafi, Asiri, Al Bakr, Al-Khaibari, Al-Nuweqi, Al-Hawsawi, Abu Khalifa, Al Bakr |
| Midfielders: | Bayesh, Mensah, Kal, Tozé, Al-Abed, Al-Shehri, Al Aqal, Al-Zaqan, Al Bishi, Al Mutairi, Al Oqil |
| Forwards: | Konate, Selemani, Albloushi, Al-Bloushi |
Al Nassr FC team news
Al Nassr are also dealing with an injury absence, as Sami Al-Najei has been ruled out for the rest of the season following cruciate ligament surgery. However, Mohamed Simakan returns from suspension, and captain Cristiano Ronaldo is fully fit and ready for action. Anderson Talisca has been pivotal to Al Nassr's recent successes and will feature in a three-man attack with Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.
Al-Nassr possible XI: Bento; Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Boushal; Brozovic, Al-Khaibari; Talisca, Otavio, Mane; Ronaldo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Bento, Al-Aqidi, Al-Najjar |
| Defenders: | Al-Ghannam, Simakan, Al-Fatil, Boushal, Laporte, Qasheesh, Lajami, Al-Najdi |
| Midfielders: | Ali, Al-Sulaiheem, Brozovic, Al-Khaibari, Al-Hassan, Yahya, Otavio, Ghareeb, Wesley |
| Forwards: | Ronaldo, Maran, Mane, Gabriel, Talisca |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 02/23/24 | Al Riyadh 2-2 Al-Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
| 12/08/23 | Al-Nassr 4-1 Al Riyadh | Saudi Pro League |