Saudi Pro League: Al Nassr FC vs Al Kholood Match Preview & Lineups
🔍 Match Preview
Fixture: Al Nassr FC vs Al Kholood
Competition: Saudi Pro League 2025/26
Date & Kick-off: Sunday, 14 September 2025 — Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh
What’s at Stake
Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, are chasing the top spot in the league table and will be determined to secure another three points at home. With a star-studded squad including Sadio Mané and Marcelo Brozović, they enter as clear favourites.
Al Kholood, recently promoted, faces one of the season's toughest challenges. Their main goal will be to stay organised defensively and try to hit on the counterattack against the title contenders.
⚽ Team News & Updates
Al Nassr FC:
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Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start after being rested midweek.
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Brozović and Otávio are likely to control the midfield.
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Aymeric Laporte anchors the defence, while David Ospina returns in goal.
Al Kholood:
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No major injury concerns reported, but squad depth is limited.
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Defensive setup will likely be their priority to contain Al Nassr’s attack.
🧰 Predicted Lineups
Al Nassr (4-2-3-1):
GK: David Ospina
DEF: Sultan Al-Ghannam, Aymeric Laporte, Ali Lajami, Alex Telles
MID: Marcelo Brozović, Abdullah Al-Khaibari
AM: Otávio, Anderson Talisca, Sadio Mané
ST: Cristiano Ronaldo
Al Kholood (4-4-2):
GK: Ibrahim Zaid
DEF: Mohammed Fahad, Mansour Al Bishi, Abdullah Al-Hammad, Fahad Al-Rashidi
MID: Fahad Al-Ghannam, Abdulaziz Al-Mutairi, Sami Al-Jaber, Abdulrahman Al-Qahtani
FW: Yousef Al-Qahtani, Ahmed Al-Saedi
📊 Key Stats
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Al Nassr are unbeaten in their last 7 league matches at home.
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Ronaldo has scored in three consecutive Saudi Pro League games.
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Al Kholood have struggled defensively, conceding in every match this season.
🎯 Prediction
Al Nassr should dominate this game with their attacking firepower and home advantage. Al Kholood may defend deep but will likely struggle to contain Ronaldo and co.
Predicted Score: Al Nassr 3-0 Al Kholood
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