Al-Riyadh vs Al-Nassr: Saudi Pro League Match Analysis

Recent Form & Team Updates

Al-Nassr enters this match as clear favorites, having won 7 of their last 10 Saudi Pro League matches. Cristiano Ronaldo's 35 goals this season make him the decisive threat. The team currently sits 2nd in the table with 82 points from 31 matches.

Al-Riyadh faces relegation worries, positioned 14th with just 29 points. Their 1-0 defeat to Al-Taawoun last week extended their winless streak to 4 matches.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Meetings)

Date	Match	Result
Sep 2023	Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh	3-1
May 2021	Friendly	2-0 (Al-Nassr)
Mar 2019	Division 1	1-1 Draw

Key Players to Watch

Al-Nassr:
Cristiano Ronaldo (35 goals this season)
Sadio Mané (12 goals, 9 assists)
Marcelo Brozović (midfield control)
Al-Riyadh:
Knowledge Musona (6 goals)
Mohammed Al-Aqel (defensive anchor)

Where to Watch in India

Live Streaming: Sony LIV app
TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Ten 2 SD & HD
Match Time: 11:30 PM IST (Saudi Pro League schedule)

Tactical Analysis

Al-Nassr's 4-2-3-1 formation focuses on wing play and Ronaldo's aerial threat. Al-Riyadh likely to deploy a defensive 5-4-1 setup, attempting to contain Al-Nassr's attacking trio. Midfield battles between Brozović and Al-Riyadh's Biyogo Poko could prove crucial.

Current Season Statistics

Metric	Al-Nassr	Al-Riyadh
Goals Scored	89	27
Goals Conceded	35	60
Clean Sheets	11	5
Avg. Possession	58%	42%

Injury Updates

Al-Nassr: Talisca (doubtful), Ghareeb (out)
Al-Riyadh: Abdulhadi Al-Harajin (suspended)

Match Prediction

Given Al-Nassr's attacking firepower and Al-Riyadh's defensive vulnerabilities, a 3-0 victory for Al-Nassr appears likely. Ronaldo to score at least once in this fixture.

Why This Match Matters

For Al-Nassr, this is crucial to maintain pressure on league leaders Al-Hilal. Al-Riyadh desperately needs points to escape the relegation zone with only 7 matches remaining.