In-form Al-Nassr will look to extend their nine-match unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League when they host Al-Khaleej on Saturday at Al-AWWAL Park Stadium, with kickoff slated for 18:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
After going nine matches unbeaten, comprising eight wins and one draw, Al-Nassr have turned their poor early-season form around and surged to within four points of leaders Al-Hila in the Saudi Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo and company will look to maintain their fine run with a home win against Al-Khaleej on Saturday. This will follow a narrow home win at home to Al-Ettifaq in the King Cup of Champions round of 16.
Al-Khaleej are winless in their last four matches, comprising two draws and two defeats. After they were held to a 1-1 home draw against Al-Taawoun, they faced Damac in the King Cup of Champions on Monday, with the match ending 1-1. Al-Khaleej prevailed on penalties 6-5.
Al-Khaleej will face an even tougher examination when they travel to face the in-form Al-Nassr on Saturday.
Injury Report
Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr will be without David Ospina, with the goalkeeper sidelined with an elbow injury. They will also be without the suspended Sultan Al-Ghannam.
Al-Khaleej
Al-Khaleej have not reported fresh injury worries ahead of the clash on Saturday at Al-Nassr.
Team News
Al-Nassr brought out the big guns in the King Cup of Champions clash against Al-Ettifaq, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Talisca, and Otavio all starting. No changes are expected for the title chasers when they welcome Al-Khaleej on Saturday.
Prediction
Al-Nassr will extend their good run of form in the Saudi Pro League with a win over Al-Khaleej on Saturday.
