Overview
- Kickoff is set for 9:50 a.m. ET, with U.S. coverage on FS2 and Fubo, the Pro League YouTube channel carrying the match in the UK, Network 10 in Australia, and ESPN in sub‑Saharan Africa.
- Jorge Jesus’ side returns from a 5-1 AFC Champions League win over Al Zawraa, with the coach noting they are top domestically and in Asia.
- Al-Nassr report no new injuries or suspensions and expect Ronaldo to feature, while one preview flags Mohamed Simakan’s likely return and another disputes Sadio Mané’s availability due to the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Al-Akhdoud travel in poor form, sitting third from bottom with one win in nine and no clean sheet in their last four matches.
- Historical meetings favor the hosts, with Al-Nassr winning all four prior encounters by a combined 18-3.