| Al Nassr vs Al Riyadh | |
|
MATCH INFO |
|
|
MATCH :
|
Al Nassr vs Al Riyadh
|
|
COMPETITION :
|
Saudi ProLeague
|
| DATE: |
02 - 02 - 2026
|
|
TIME:
|
08.45 PM IST
07.15 PM UAE
|
|
STADIUM
|
Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Stadium |
Al Riyadh possible starting lineup (4-4-2)
Borjan; Al-Harfi, Al-Khaibari, Barbet, Al-Bawardi; Al-Siyahi, Soro, Bayesh, Tozé; Sylla, Haroun
Daniel Carreno is unlikely to spring many surprises given their precarious league position. Expect a compact mid-block, with Sylla used as the main outlet and Haroun playing off him after scoring last time out.
Al Nassr possible starting lineup (4-3-3)
Al-Aqidi; Sultan Al-Ghannam, Simakan, Iñigo Martínez, Alex Telles; Ali Al-Hassan, Marcelo Brozović, Otávio; Angelo Gabriel, Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix
With only Sami Al-Najei and Saad Haqawi sidelined, Jorge Jesus has the luxury of fielding close to his strongest XI. Ronaldo’s return to scoring form and Félix’s movement between the lines should pose major problems for an Al Riyadh defence that has struggled all season.
Match Outlook
It’s a classic relegation-strugglers vs title-chasers scenario. Al Riyadh’s inability to keep clean sheets (none in 13 matches) contrasts starkly with Al Nassr’s firepower and confidence, especially after their recent 3-0 win over Al Kholood.
Given:
Al Riyadh’s 13-game winless league run
Al Nassr’s dominant head-to-head record (unbeaten in five, four wins)
The huge gulf in goal difference and squad depth
…it would take something extraordinary for the hosts to claim anything more than damage limitation.
Prediction
Al Nassr to win, 3–0 or 4–1, with Ronaldo heavily involved and Al Riyadh once again struggling to contain sustained pressure.