Al Nassr will look to make it two wins in a row when they travel to Al Taawoun for their next Saudi Pro League match on Friday.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates ended their two-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Al-Okhdood in their previous Saudi Pro League match, with the Portuguese star scoring a penalty either side of Sadio Mane’s brace.
Similarly, Al Taawoun ended their streak of consecutive losses with a convincing 3-0 win over Al Qadsiah despite going down to 10 men in their last league outing.
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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Al Taawoun vs. Al Nassr live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Saudi Pro League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: FS2
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What time does Al Taawoun vs. Al Nassr kick off?
This Saudi Pro League clash takes place at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia and kicks off on Friday, January 17 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Jan. 17 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Jan. 17 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Jan. 17 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Jan. 17 | 9:00 a.m. |
Al Taawoun vs. Al Nassr lineups, team news
Cristiano Ronaldo has been phenomenal for Al Nassr in recent weeks having scored five goals in their last four matches. He should once again lead the hosts’ frontline flanked by Angelo and Sadio Mane.
Al Nassr will be without Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Sami Al Najei, and Ayman Yahya for this game. However, Marcelo Brozovic will be back after serving his suspension in their last match.
Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Bento (GK) — Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Boushal — Brozovic, Otavio — Angelo, Al Ghareeb, Mane — Ronaldo.
Injured: Al-Khaibari, Al Najei, Yahya
Suspended: None
Mohammed Mahzari will miss this game for the hosts after he was sent off in Al Taawoun’s victory over Al Qadsiah in the last match.
Musa Barrow has been excellent for Al Taawoun this season with his tally of nine goals so far seeing him fourth in the Saudi Pro League top scorer charts. He should once again lead their attack.
Al Taawoun predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Maylson (GK) — Al-Ahmad, Al-Saluli, Girotto — Al Nasser, Fajr, El Mahdioui, Bahusayn, Al-Abdulrazzaq — Al Hosawi, Barrow.
Injured: None
Suspended: Mahzari
Al Taawoun vs. Al Nassr Prediction
Al Nassr come into this game with bragging rights, having won 18 of their last 28 Saudi Pro League meetings against Al Taawoun, while only losing six matches.
Ronaldo and Co. will have to bring out their best as Al Taawoun are far from being pushovers this season. However, Al Nassr should win this game narrowly.
- Prediction: Al Taawound 1-2 Al Nassr
Saudi Pro League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Wednesday, January 15
- Al Shabab vs. Al Riyadh (10:05 a.m.)
- Damac vs. Al Ettifaq (10:30 a.m.)
- Al Kholood vs. Al Ahli (12:00 p.m.)
Thursday, January 16
- Al Okhdood vs. Al Fayha (8:55 a.m.)
- Al Hilal vs. Al Fateh (10:05 a.m.)
- Al Ittihad vs. Al Raed (12:00 p.m.)
Friday, January 17
- Al Khaleej vs. Al Orobah (8:15 a.m.)
- Al Wehda vs. Al Qadsiah (10:40 a.m.)
- Al Taawoun vs. Al Nassr (12:00 p.m.)