How to watch Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud; Cristiano Ronaldo's match in the Saudi Pro League
Discover the schedule and how to watch the Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud match: broadcast, possible lineups, and more from the Saudi Pro League
The Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud match can be watched on Fubo Sports, FOX Sports 2, and FOX Deportes on Thursday, January 9, at 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT. From the Al-Awwal Park Stadium, Al Nassr will aim to return to winning ways after a series of inconsistent performances, while Al Akhdoud looks to maintain their momentum and surprise one of the Saudi Pro League giants. Learn how both teams are performing, their strategies, and the keys to this exciting showdown.
How Is Al Nassr Performing?
Under the guidance of Stefano Pioli, Al Nassr is striving to regain their form in the Saudi Pro League following inconsistent results in recent matches. In their last league game, they lost 2-1 to Al Ittihad, a match that exposed defensive issues and a lack of offensive efficiency during key moments. Before that, they suffered another 2-1 loss to Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League, complicating their international aspirations.
However, Al Nassr has displayed moments of brilliance, such as their 3-1 victory over Al Gharafa and a 2-0 win against Dhamk in the domestic league. These performances highlight their ability to dominate opponents when they impose their style, though inconsistency remains their biggest challenge.
Recent Al Nassr Matches
- December 6: Al Ittihad 2-1 Al Nassr (Saudi Pro League)
- December 2: Al Nassr 1-2 Al Sadd (AFC Champions League)
- November 29: Al Nassr 2-0 Dhamk (Saudi Pro League)
- November 25: Al Gharafa 1-3 Al Nassr (AFC Champions League)
- November 22: Al Nassr 1-2 Al Qadisiya (Saudi Pro League)
How Is Al Akhdoud Performing?
Managed by Stjepan Tomas, Al Akhdoud comes into this match following an impressive 3-2 victory over Al Wehda, where their attack showed notable efficiency in converting key opportunities. However, before this win, Al Akhdoud fell 2-1 to Al Kholood, a game that raised questions about their defensive resilience under pressure.
Despite ups and downs, Al Akhdoud has proven to be competitive, as seen in their 4-0 win against Al Orubah and a 1-1 draw with Al Shabab, both against challenging opponents. This matchup with Al Nassr will serve as a vital test of their ability to compete against higher-tier teams.
Recent Al Akhdoud Matches
- December 5: Al Wehda 2-3 Al Akhdoud (Saudi Pro League)
- November 28: Al Akhdoud 1-2 Al Kholood (Saudi Pro League)
- November 22: Al Akhdoud 1-1 Al Shabab (Saudi Pro League)
- November 9: Al Taawoun 1-0 Al Akhdoud (Saudi Pro League)
- October 31: Al Akhdoud 4-0 Al Orubah (Saudi Pro League)
Possible Lineups
Al Nassr
- Bento
- Sultan Alganham
- Mohamed Simakan
- Aymeric Laporte
- Nawaf Al Boushail
- Abdullah Al Khaibari
- Marcelo Brozovic
- Angelo Gabriel
- Otavio
- Sadio Mané
- Cristiano Ronaldo
Al Akhdoud
- Paulo Vitor
- Awadh Al Faraj
- Naif Asiri
- Saeed Alyami
- Eid Al-Muwallad
- Petros
- Juan Sebastián Pedroza
- Christian Bassogog
- Diego de Sousa Ferreira
- Saviour Godwin
- Ibrahima Kone
Predictions
Odds:
- Al Nassr: -400
- Draw: +550
- Al Akhdoud: +650
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
- Tournament: Saudi Pro League
- Stadium: Al-Awwal Park Stadium
Where to Watch Al Nassr vs Al Akhdoud Live?
- Broadcast: Fubo Sports, FOX Sports 2, and FOX Deportes