Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud: line-up, stats and preview

Al-Nassr vs. Al-Akhdoud Preview

Al-Nassr return to Saudi Pro League action tomorrow for the first time in over a month as they look to extend their 100% start to a 10th match.

Jorge Jesus’ men claimed a convincing 5-1 victory over Iraqi side Al Zawraa in the second AFC Champions League on Christmas Eve, but now turn their attention to domestic matters and try to stay on course for their first Pro League crown since 2019.

Boss Jorge Jesus was in a confident mood ahead of the match.

He said: “We are top of the league and in Asia, and our team is developing, but we still need to improve. The winter transfer window will open soon and we will see what happens during this period.”

Al-Akhdoud are in third place from bottom after winning just one of their first nine matches.

Team news for Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud

Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play after featuring in the first half against Al Zawraa.

Defender Mohamed Simakan should return but Inigo Martinez is a major doubt. Sadio Mané is absent from the African Cup of Nations.

Predicted line-up for Al-Nassr against Al-Akhdoud

Al-Nasar: Concrete; Al A Gana, Simaak, Almir, Al Nasser; Wesley, Brozoev, Angelo, Coman, Joo Felix, Ryllo

Al-Akhdoud: Portugal; Gul, Al Rubaie, Al Qaydhi; Abu Abd, Pedroza, Petros, Borrell, Al Salem; Narey, Bassogog

How to watch Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud: TV and online stream

Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud kicks off tomorrow at 2:50pm UK time. It is not available on UK television but can be watched on the Pro League YouTube channel.

Stats for Al-Nassr vs. Al-Akhdoud

• The teams have only met four times previously. Al-Nassr won its four matches with a total score of 18-3
• Al-Akhdoud have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches in all competitions, and have managed just one in their last seven matches.