One of Saudi Arabia’s biggest matches is scheduled for Friday when reigning champions Al Hilal host Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr in a high-stakes clash.

Al Nassr entered the 2024-2025 season hoping to break the runner-up streak of the past two years. However, they have struggled to meet expectations and sit third in the league, six points behind the leaders. Manager Stefano Pioli suffered another setback this week as Al Nassr exited the King Cup of Champions, losing to Al Taawoun, a team six places below them in the competition.

Meanwhile, Al Hilal have continued their dominant form from last season, with a perfect record in the Saudi Pro League with eight wins in as many games, along with five consecutive cup victories. Jorge Jesus’ side secured a decisive 4-1 victory against Al-Tai in midweek and advanced to the quarter-finals of the King Cup of Champions, even without top scorer Mitrović in the line-up.

The sports news looks at the key details leading up to this match, including how to watch the match, kick-off times and the latest line-up news.

Al Nassr vs Al Hilal live stream, tv channel

Here’s how to watch this Saudi Pro League match in the US:

TV channel: Fox Football Plus
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What time is Al Nassr vs Al Hilal kick-off?

This Saudi Pro League clash will take place on the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and gets to work Friday, November 1 at 8:00 PM local time.

Here’s how that time translates in the US:

Al Nassr vs Al Hilal lineups, team news

Al Nassr remains without the services of playmaker Sami Al-Najeiwho has missed the last 44 games due to an ACL injury.

Christiano Ronaldo will be desperate to bounce back from his penalty miss last time out. The experienced Portuguese star has had an excellent season for Al Nassr so far. He has already scored four goals in the competition and should take the lead again here.

Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Bento (GK) — Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Al-Najdi — Al-Khaibari, Otavio — Angelo, Talisca, Mane — Ronaldo.

Injured: Al Najei
Suspended: No

After resting for Al Hilal’s recent King Cup of Champions victory over Al Tai, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Joao Cancelo, Kalidou KoulibalyAnd Sergej Milinkovic-Savic are all ready to return to the starting lineup on Friday.

Mitrovic has been on fire this season, scoring ten goals in eight games, and he will once again lead the attack, along with Malcolm And Salem Aldawsari. In the engine room, Milinkovic-Savic will be a key player to keep an eye on, orchestrating play from the center of the park.

After being sidelined for over a year due to injury, Neymar finally made his comeback, with the last 15 minutes of Al Hilal’s vanquish Al Ain. However, he is unlikely to play a major role in the upcoming match.

For the blue waves, Yassine Bounou remains the only player unavailable due to injury, and his absence has been felt in recent matches. Reserve goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owaiswho is dealing with a back injury, is reportedly close to full fitness and could be ready to take his place in the line-up this weekend.

Al Hilal predicted XI (4-3-3 from right to left): Al-Owais (GK) — Cancelo, Koulibaly, Al Bulaihi, Lodi — Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, N Al Dawsari — Malcolm, Mitrovic, S Al-Dawsari.

Injured: Yassine Bounou
Suspended: No

Al Nassr vs Al Hilal Prediction

Al Hilal currently leads the rankings in first place, while Al Nassr follows closely in third place. Al Hilal is in excellent form and is on an impressive run of eight consecutive victories. Al Nassr, on the other hand, remains undefeated in the tournament.

Although Al Hilal are expected to have the slight upper hand, Al Nassr will come into the match like a wounded beast after their recent cup elimination, making them a dangerous opponent who should not be taken lightly. Fans of both sides can look forward to an exciting confrontation.

• Prediction: Al Hilal 3-2 Al Nassr

The schedule of the Saudi Pro League this week

All times ET

Thursday October 31

• Al Shabab vs Al Wehda (10:50)
• Al Okhdood vs Al Orobah (11:10)
• Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli (2:00 PM)

Friday November 1

• Al Khaleej vs Al Raed (10:35)
• Damac vs Al Riyadh (11:15am)
• Al Nassr vs Al Hilal (2:00 PM)

Saturday November 2

• Al Fateh vs Al Fayha (10:35)
• Al Taawoun vs Al Kholood (10:55)
• Al Ettifaq vs Al Qadsiah (2:00 PM)