After bouncing back with a much-needed victory to start the new year, Al-Nassr will face Al-Taawoun on Friday for round 15 of the Saudi Pro League.
The Knights of Najd closed out 2024 on a sour note, suffering back-to-back defeats across all competitions. However, they turned the tide with a 3-1 triumph over Al Okhdood at Al-Awwal Park last Thursday. That win keeps them third in the table, though they trail league leaders Al-Hilal and second-placed Al Ittihad by nine points.
Meanwhile, Al-Taawoun endured a rough start to the year, crashing out of the competition with a 3-0 defeat to Al Qadisiya on January 7. That result marked their second consecutive loss across all tournaments, following a 4-2 league setback against Al Ahli SC. However, they managed to halt their losing streak in dramatic style.
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How to watch Al-Taawoun vs Al Nassr FC online - TV channels & live streams
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Al-Taawoun vs Al Nassr FC kick-off time
The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Taawoun and Al-Nassr will be played at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
It will kick off at 5:00 pm GMT on Friday, January 17, in the UK.
Team news & squads
Al-Taawoun vs Al Nassr FC lineups
5-3-2
Formation
4-3-3
ALNALT-Line up
ALT- 1
Mailson
90’ + 8’
- 3
A. Girotto
- 23
W. Al-Ahmad
- 14
F. bin Jumayah
45’ + 5’
78’
- 93
A. Al Slaluli
- 8
S. Al Nasser
45’ + 5’
- 18
A. El Mahdioui
- 76
F. Fajr
80’
90’ + 8’
- 29
A. Saleh Bahusayn
85’
- 9
A. Adam
79’
79’
- 99
M. Barrow
Substitutes
- 27
S. Mandash
- 21
F. Al Abdulrazzaq
- 13
A. Atiah
90’ + 8’
- 7
M. Al Kuwaykibi
- 6
S. Al Farhan
85’
- 16
R. Rivas
78’
- 90
H. Bahbri
79’
- 26
I. Alshuayl
- 19
L. Chavez
90’ + 8’
Manager
R. Arruabarrena
ALN-Line up
ALN- 24
B. Krepski
- 12
N. Al-Boushail
70’
- 2
S. Al Ghanam
- 3
M. Simakan
90’ + 3’
- 27
A. Laporte
64’
- 25
Otavio
- 11
M. Brozovic
40’
- 19
A. Al-Hassan
37’
64’
- 10
S. Mane
- 29
A. Ghareeb
46’
- 7
C. Ronaldo
Substitutes
- 6
M. Ali
- 4
M. Al Fatil
- 60
S. Haqawi
- 83
S. Al Najdi
- 20
A. Gabriel
46’
64’
- 8
A. Al Sulaiheem
- 36
R. Najjar
- 16
M. Maran
64’
90’ + 11’
- 78
A. Lajami
90’ + 3’
Manager
S. Pioli
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Al-Taawoun team news
As for the hosts, Mohammed Mahzari will be unavailable after receiving a red card in the 51st minute of their previous win. Manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena is likely to reshuffle his defense, possibly switching to a three-man backline featuring Al-Ahmad, who scored last game, alongside Awn Al-Saluli and Andrei Girotto.
Up front, Musa Barrow is expected to lead the charge once more. After netting a brace against Al Qadisiya, he now has nine goals to his name, making him the league's fourth-highest scorer.
Al Nassr FC team news
For Al-Nassr, Abdullah Al-Khaibari remains out with a muscle tear and is expected back later this month. Long-term absentees Sami Al-Najei (cruciate ligament) and Ayman Yahya (leg) are still on the road to recovery. On a positive note, Marcelo Brozovic is set to return to the lineup after serving a suspension for accumulated yellow cards.
Star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who has found the back of the net five times in his last four league outings, will aim to extend his hot streak as he spearheads the attack on Thursday.
Form
ALT-Form
ALTAl Qadasiya
0
-
3
Al-Taawoun
W
Al-Taawoun
0
-
3
Al Qadasiya
L
Al-Taawoun
2
-
4
Al Ahli
L
Al Quwa Al Jawiya
0
-
1
Al-Taawoun
W
Al-Raed
0
-
1
Al-Taawoun
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5
ALN-Form
ALNAl Nassr FC
3
-
1
Al Akhdoud
W
Al Ittihad
2
-
1
Al Nassr FC
L
Al Nassr FC
1
-
2
Al-Sadd
L
Al Nassr FC
2
-
0
Damac FC
W
Al-Gharafa
1
-
3
Al Nassr FC
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 10/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
Head-to-Head Record
ALTLast 5 matches
ALN2
Wins
0
Draws
3
Wins
Al Nassr FC
0
-
1
Al-Taawoun
Al-Taawoun
0
-
2
Al Nassr FC
Al-Taawoun
1
-
4
Al Nassr FC
Al Nassr FC
0
-
2
Al-Taawoun
Al Nassr FC
2
-
1
Al-Taawoun
Goals scored
8- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
