With a dozen games left in their current Saudi Pro League campaign, Al-Nassr and Al-Raed are set to meet at the Al-Awwal Stadium on Thursday.
On the back of a 1-0 loss to Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo and co. are second in the domestic league after last being involved in a 4-4 draw with Al-Hazm.
At the other end, Al-Raed are two points clear of the relegation-threatened sides following Igor Jovigevic's side facing a 2-1 home defeat against Al-Feiha.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Raed kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | March 7, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 12 pm ET |
| Venue: | Al-Awwal Stadium |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Raed will be played at Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It will kick off at 12 pm ET on Thursday, March 7, in the United States (US).
How to watch Al-Nassr vs Al-Raed online - TV channels & live streams
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In the US, the game is available to watch and stream online live through FS 2 (Fox Sports 2), Fubo (sign up for free 7-day trial) and DirecTV Stream.
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Team news & squads
Al-Nassr team news
Apart from injuries to David Ospina and Raghed Al-Najjar, the goalkeeping department is thinned by Nawaf Al-Aqidi meted by a ban by the Saudi Football Federation. So Waleed Abdullah should continue in goal.
Talisca is out with an ACL, but Ronaldo is back from his ban to lead the attack.
Al-Nassr possible XI: Abdullah; Boushal, Al-Amri, Laporte, Telles; Al-Khaibari, Brozovic; Talisca, Mane, Otavio; Ronaldo.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Abdullah, Afandy, Al-Otaibi |
| Defenders: | Laporte, Al-Amri, Lajami, Al-Fatil, Telles, Behich, Qasem, Al-Ghannam, Al-Boushal |
| Midfielders: | Brozovic, Al-Khaibari, Al-Hassan, Al-Sulaiheem, Otavio, Al-Najei, Ghareeb, Al-Aliwa, Yahya |
| Forwards: | Ronaldo, Maran, Mane, Al-Nemer |
Al-Raed team news
Midfielder Mathias Normann is suspended for the game after seeing red in the Al-Feiha defeat.
Mohamed Fouzair is in line to replace the suspended Normann, while Julio Tavares and Karim El Berkaoui will continue to start upfront.
Al-Raed possible XI: Moreira; Al Jayzani, Loum, Gonzalez, Al Rajeh, Al Dossary; Fouzair, Al Beshe, Al Subaie; Tavares, El Berkaoui
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Moreira, Al-Harbi, Sanyor |
| Defenders: | Gonzalez, Al-Fahad, Al-Rajeh, Whaeshi, Al-Jayzani, Al-Subaie, Al-Yousif, Al-Dawsari, Sunbul |
| Midfielders: | Loum, Al-Jebreen, Al-Zahrani, Al-Bishi, Hazazi, Maghrahi, Hadhood, Sayoud, Bassam, Fouzair, F. Al-Ghamdi |
| Forwards: | El Berkaoui, Tavares, R. Al-Ghamdi, Al-Dosari, Al-Sahli |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Al-Nassr and Al-Raed across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2023 | Al-Raed 1-3 Al-Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
| April 28, 2023 | Al-Nassr 4-0 Al-Raed | Saudi Pro League |
| December 16, 2022 | Al-Raed 1-4 Al-Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
| May 21, 2022 | Al-Raed 0-3 Al-Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
| November 20, 2021 | Al-Nassr 2-2 Al-Raed | Saudi Pro League |