In only their second season since promotion, Al Riyadh have shown impressive form, sitting comfortably in the upper half of the Saudi Pro League. This weekend they face a determined one Al Nassr team in the Saudi capital.

It’s fair to say that Al Riyadh have made significant progress compared to last season, when they finished 14th and narrowly avoided relegation. With just nine games played, they have already recorded half as many wins as they did all of last season, and a win here could propel them into the top five.

On the other hand, Al Nassr recently suffered a 1-0 exit from the King’s Cup at the hands of Al Taawoun, but recovered with a 1-1 draw against rivals Al Hilal before completing an emphatic 5-1 victory over Al Ain in the competition. AFC Champions League midweek. Since taking charge in mid-September, Stefano Pioli has guided the team to four wins and two draws in six matches. Although still unbeaten, Al Nassr are five points behind second place thanks to four draws in their nine league matches so far.

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How to watch Al Riyadh vs Al Nassr FC online – TV channels and live streams

In the United States (US)the Saudi Pro League match between Al Riyadh and Al Nassr can be watched and streamed live online Fubo, DirecTV Stream, FOX Deportes And Fox Football Plus.

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Kick-off time Al Riyadh vs Al Nassr FC

The match will be played at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium FridayNovember 8with kick-off at 12:00 PM ET/ 9:00 AM PT for fans in the US.

Team news and squads

Team news from Al Riyadh

Al Riyadh will be without Yahya Al Sahafi for one more match due to suspension, while experienced defender Enzo Rocothe 32-year-old Chilean centre-back, remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury suffered at the end of last season.

Faiz Selemanifresh off the pitch and having contributed to both goals against Damac in the last match, is likely to keep his place at wing-back, with Bernard Mensah provides creativity from midfield.
Al Riyadh possible XI: Borjan; Selemani, Tambakti, Barbet, Khaibari; Al Subiani, Toze, Kal, Mensah; Bayesh, Al-Aqel

Al Nassr FC team news

Al Nassr is also struggling with an injury absence Sami Al-Najei has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to cruciate ligament surgery. However, Mohammed Simakan returns from suspension, and captain Christiano Ronaldo is fully fit and ready for action. Anderson Talisca has been crucial to Al Nassr’s recent successes and will feature in a three-man attack with Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.

Al-Nassr possible XI: Bento; Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Boushal; Brozovic, Al-Khaibari; Talisca, Otavio, Mane; Ronaldo

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