Al-Nassr are running out of time to lock down a top-three spot, and Monday’s trip to Al Akhdoud suddenly feels like more than just a routine fixture.
After back-to-back losses, crashing out of the AFC Champions League and choking a two-goal lead against Al Ittihad, Stefano Pioli’s side is wobbling at the worst moment. With just four games left, they sit fourth and can’t afford another misstep if they want to avoid slipping out of the continental slots altogether.
As the home team, Al Akhdoud will have the onus to give home fans a treat while scrapping for survival and clinging to life two points from safety. A recent mini-revival gave them hope, but a 2-1 loss to fellow relegation battlers Al Wahda last week brought that momentum crashing down.
With the worst home record in the league and a history of being thumped by Al-Nassr, including a 3-1 loss earlier this season, Paulo Sergio’s men will need more than a strong start to pull off an upset.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Al Akhdoud vs. Al Nassr live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Saudi Pro League match in the US:
- TV channel: Fox Sports 2
- Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Al Akhdoud vs. Al Nassr kick off?
This Saudi Pro League clash takes place at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and kicks off on Monday, May 12 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, May 12 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Mon, May 12 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Mon, May 12 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, May 12 | 11:00 a.m. |
Al Akhdoud vs. Al Nassr predicted lineups, team news
Al Akhdoud have a relatively clean bill of health heading into Monday’s clash, with only Petros sidelined due to a knee injury that will keep him out until the end of the month.
Up front, Christian Bassogog and Saviour Godwin, both on six goals, are set to support Ousmane Barry again, with Barry likely keeping his spot after scoring in their last outing.
Al Akhdoud predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Vitor (GK) — Asiri, Al-Rubaie, Lowe — Khamis, Pedroza, Musona, Al-Qaydhi — Bassogog, Barry, Godwin.
Injured: Petros
Suspended: None
For Al-Nassr, Aymeric Laporte and Abdulrahman Gareeb will miss out through muscle issues, leaving Stefano Pioli without two key names.
Cristiano Ronaldo, still leading the league with 23 goals, is due a statement performance after back-to-back goalless games, and he’ll be the focal point as Al-Nassr look to steady their top-three push.
Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Bento (GK) — Ghanam, Simakan, Lajami, Al-Boushail — Al-Hassan, Brozovic — Yahya, Otavio, Mane — Ronaldo.
Injured: Laporte, Gareeb
Suspended: None
Saudi Pro League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Monday, May 12
- Al Hilal vs. Al Orubah (12:05 p.m.)
- Al Akhdoud vs. Al Nassr (2:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 15
- Al-Qadsiah vs. Al Wehda (11:55 a.m.)
- Al Riyadh vs. Al Shabab (12:05 p.m.)
- Al Raed vs. Al Ittihad (2:00 p.m.)
