Al-Nassr will be aiming to extend their winning run to 11 games in all competitions when they play hosts to Abha in Friday's Saudi Pro League tie at the KSU Football Field.
On the contrary, the visitors have suffered four straight league defeats after a 1-0 loss against Al-Riyadh at the weekend, while the Knights of Najd last picked up a 3-1 victory over Istiklol in a AFC Champions League group stage match earlier this week.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Al-Nassr vs Abha kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | October 6, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 11 am EDT |
| Venue: | KSU Football Field |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Abha will be played at KSU Football Field or King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It will kick off at 11 am EDT on October 6 in the United States (US).
How to watch Al-Nassr vs Abha online - TV channels & live streams
 | Shahid | Watch here |
The game will be available to watch and stream online live through Shahid, while fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates here on GOAL.
Team news & squads
Al-Nassr team news
With 11 goals in nine games, Cristiano Ronaldo will start at the tip. Sadio Mane, Otavio and Talisca joining in support of the Portuguese star will only make the attack more lethal.
Alex Telles was not registered for the continental game on Monday but is available for selection here and should start at his usual left-back position.
Al-Nassr possible XI:Al Aqidi; Telles, Laporte, Lajami, S. Al-Ghannam; Brozovic, Al-Khaibari; Mane, Otavio, Talisca; Ronaldo
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Ospina, Al-Aqidi, Al-Najjar, Abdullah |
| Defenders: | Laporte, Al-Amri, Madu, Lajami, Al-Fatil, Telles, Qasem, S. Al-Ghannam, Al-Boushal |
| Midfielders: | Brozovic, Al-Khaibari, Al-Hassan, Fofana, Al-Sulaiheem, Talisca, Al-Najei, Ghareeb, K. Al-Ghannam, Al-Aliwa, Otavio, Yahya |
| Forwards: | Ronaldo, Maran, Mane, Al-Nemer |
Abha team news
Ecuadorian forward Felipe Caicedo, who is out with a knee injury, is yet to feature this season. Joined from Lyon, Kark Toko Ekambi should start up front.
Youngster Fahad Al-Jumayah failed to impress in the game against Al-Riyadh and would be once again relegated to the bench.
Abha possible XI:Tatarusanu; Al-Qumayzi, Noguera, Al-Sudani, Naji; Matic, Krychowiak; Al-Oufi, Kamano, Al Ali; Toko Ekambi
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Tatarusanu, Al-Shammeri, Al-Bouq, Jawhar |
| Defenders: | Al-Aqeel, Noguera, Al-Sahafi, Natiq, Naji, Al-Hbeab, Al-Kunaydiri, Al-Oufi, Al-Qumayzi |
| Midfielders: | Asiri, Al-Alawi, Al-Shehri, Krychowiak, Al-Sudani, Al-Omran, Al-Barakah, Matic, Al-Salouli, Bguir, Al-Shammeri, Al-Qead, Al-Qahtani, Al-Jumayah |
| Forwards: | Toko Ekambi, Al-Ali, Abdu, Al-Ruwaili, Al-Mutairi, Kamano |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2023 | Al-Nassr 2-1 Abha | Saudi League |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Al-Nassr 3-1 Abha | King's Cup |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Abha 0-3 Al-Nassr | Saudi League |
| Feb 26, 2022 | Al-Nassr 2-1 Abha | Saudi League |
| Sep 30, 2021 | Abha 1-3 Al-Nassr | Saudi League |