We have two of the so-called ‘big four’ meeting ahead of the Saudi Arabian winter break with league leading Al Ittihad facing a frustrated Al Nassr side in Jeddah this weekend.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 6th December, 2024: UK – 5:00pm / US ET – 12:00pm / US PT – 9:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule
How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live
Al Ittihad Team News: Several injuries
Al Ittihad are dealing with several key injury concerns as French attacking duo Moussa Diaby and Karim Benzema are now unavailable for the time being with several defenders still sidelined, including former Lazio defender Luiz Felipe.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Rajkovic; Al Shanqeeti, Pereira, Kadesh, Mitaj; Kante, Fabinho; Hawsawi, Aouar, Bergwijn; Al Ghamdi
Unavailable: Luiz Felipe (Injured), Al Amri (Injured),Sharahili (Injured), Bamasud (Injured), Al Sqoor (Injured), Diaby (Injured), Benzema (Injured)
Questionable:
Al Nassr Team News: Still no Simakan
Former RB Leipzig centre-back Mohamed Simakan remains unavailable for Al Nassr due to a leg injury, whilst Sami Al Najei is a long-term absentee with right winger Ayman Yahya also unavailable for the visitors.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bento; Al Ghanam, Ghareeb, Al Fatil, Boushal; Al Khaibari, Brozovic; Angelo Gabriel, Otavio, Mane; Cristiano Ronaldo
Unavailable: Simakan (Injured), Yahya (Injured), Al Najei (Injured)
Questionable:
Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr Prediction
Al Ittihad do begin this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting at the top-of-the-table but they have been a little concerning in their recent performances and with key absentees, this is a brilliant opportunity for Al Nassr. However, dictated in terms of playing style by captain Cristiano Ronaldo, the visitors have struggled a fair bit and they most recently suffered a 2-1 loss to Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League with a low-scoring encounter seemingly quite likely for this one in a tense and nervy affair at the top end of the Pro League.
Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr Tip: Under 2.5 goals
