Al Nassr FC will square up against Al-Ahli Saudi FC in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match at the Al Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on September 13.
The Al Nassr vs Al-Ahli Saudi Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match will start at 11:30 PM IST on Friday. Live streaming and telecast of the match will be available in India.
Organised by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, the Saudi Pro League is the highest division of professional football in the country and has 18 teams participating in it.
Al Nassr are one of the top teams in the 50-year history of the Saudi Pro League with nine titles to their name. They have also finished runners-up on eight occasions including in the last year.
Meanwhile, Al-Ahli Saudi have won the Saudi Pro League title three times with nine second-placed finishes.
The Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr are currently in fifth spot in the Saudi Pro League this season with four points from two games whereas Al-Ahli Saudi are placed eighth with three points.
Ronaldo and midfielder Marcelo Brozovic scored a goal each in Al Nassr’s 4-1 thrashing of Al Feiha in their second league game after starting their campaign with a draw against Al-Raed at home.
The pair will once again headline the home side’s attack with Spanish international Aymeric Laporte being the star presence in Al Nassr’s backline.
Al-Ahli Saudi, meanwhile, have found some much-needed firepower with the signing of star striker Ivan Toney after their 0-1 loss to Al-Fateh in their last league game.
The Englishman will combine with Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez upfront to reinvigorate Al-Ahli Saudi’s Saudi Pro League title aspirations.
Edouard Mendy will be a calm presence between the posts for Al-Ahli Saudi in a match that is expected to be a high-scoring one with both teams boasting exciting frontlines.
Al Nassr vs Al-Ahli Saudi head-to-head
Al Nassr have met Al-Ahli Saudi in 63 matches across all competitions with the latter winning 26 times. Al Nassr have won 23 times while 14 games have ended in draws.
Where to watch Al Nassr vs Al-Ahli Saudi’s Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match live in India
The Al Nassr vs Al-Ahli Saudi Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India.
Live streaming of the Al Nassr vs Al-Ahli Saudi Saudi Pro League 2024-25 match will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India.
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