Al Nassr host Al Ittihad in a high-stakes Saudi Pro League clash at Al-Awwal Park on Wednesday, with both teams still chasing strong finishes to the season.
Al Nassr, currently third with 60 points, have been inconsistent of late but remain a formidable force at home, winning four of their last six league matches in Riyadh. With Cristiano Ronaldo in red-hot form, already netting 23 league goals, the hosts will be confident. Especially given their knack for high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals recorded in each of their last seven games.
Al Ittihad, sitting top with 68 points, have been slightly more solid, claiming two wins in their last three outings. However, their away form has been mixed, with just two victories from their last six on the road. While they’ve been more defensively sound overall than Al Nassr, recent matches have seen them concede regularly.
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 Nassr vs. Al Ittihad 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 Nassr vs. Al Ittihad kick off?
This Saudi Pro League clash takes place at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and kicks off on Wednesday, May 7 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, May 7 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, May 7 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, May 7 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, May 7 | 11:00 a.m. |
Al Nassr vs. Al Ittihad predicted lineups, team news
Stefano Pioli will be without attacking midfielder Sami Al-Najei, who has been out long-term with a knee injury and is not expected to feature again this season.
Additionally, both Jhon Duran and Salem Al Najdi are suspended, further limiting Pioli’s attacking and defensive options for this crucial fixture at Al-Awwal Park.
Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Bento (GK) — Al Ghanam, Simarkan, Laporte, Boushal — Brozovic, Alhassan — Otavio, Wesley, Mane — Ronaldo.
Injured: Sami Al-Najei
Suspended: Duran, Najdi.
Star winger Steven Bergwijn remains sidelined with an ankle injury, while first-choice goalkeeper Predrag Rajković is unavailable due to a knock.
With no clear return dates for either player, Blanc will be forced to rely on squad depth as the league leaders aim to maintain their advantage at the top of the Saudi Pro League table.
Al Ittihad predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Al-Mahasneh (GK) — Al-Sqoor, Al-Mousa, Pereira, Kadesh — Kante, Fabinho, Aouar — Diaby, Hernandez, Benzema.
Injured: Rajkovic, Bergwijn.
Suspended: None
Saudi Pro League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, May 7
- Al Raed vs. Al Hilal (12:15 p.m.)
- Al Ahli vs. Al Taawoun (12:25 p.m.)
- Al Nassr vs. Al Ittihad (2 p.m.)
