Al-Nassr will look to build on their flying start to the Saudi Pro League season when they host Al Kholood on Sunday. The Faris Najd head into the clash full of confidence after a statement win in their opening game, while their visitors are still adjusting to life under a new manager.
Just days after the heartbreak of losing the Saudi Super Cup final to Al Ahli on penalties, Al-Nassr responded in emphatic fashion by dismantling Al-Taawoun 5-0 before the start of the international break. Joao Felix stole the headlines with a hat-trick, while Cristiano Ronaldo and Kingsley Coman struck in quick succession to seal an early title warning to their rivals. With such firepower at their disposal, Jorge Jesus’s men already look determined to mount a serious challenge for silverware, something which has eluded them since Ronaldo’s arrival.
Al Kholood, meanwhile, endured a difficult end to last season but managed to win three of their last four games to steer clear of relegation trouble. A change in the dugout has since followed, with Des Buckingham replacing Noureddine Zekri over the summer. Although they fell 2-1 to Al-Ettifaq in their opener, Buckingham will have taken positives from his side’s display, particularly as he continues to instill his ideas without the benefit of a pre-season.
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The Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Al Nassr vs. Al Kholood live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Saudi Pro League match in the U.S.:
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What time does Al Nassr vs. Al Kholood kick off?
This Saudi Pro League clash takes place at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and kicks off on Sunday, September 14 at 9:00 p.m. local time (SAST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sun, Sep. 14 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sun, Sep. 14 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sun, Sep. 14 | 12:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sun, Sep. 14 | 11:00 a.m. |
Al Nassr vs. Al Kholood lineups, team news
Al-Nassr are set to hand a debut to new signing Haroune Camara this weekend following his £2.9m switch from Al Shabab.
The hosts will have to cope this season without Otavio and Aymeric Laporte, who have departed for Al Quadisiya and Athletic Bilbao respectively.
Goalkeeper Bento, absent in the victory over Al Taawoun, is expected to return to the side, replacing Nawaf Al Aqidi in the starting lineup.
Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-1-3, right to left): Bento (GK) — Yahya, Martinez, Simakan, Boushal — Brozovic, Angelo — Felix — Mane, Ronaldo, Coman.
Al Kholood forward Myziane Maolida has been in fine form, registering five goal contributions across his last seven outings for club and country, and will be a key player to watch.
However, the visitors face a potential setback with Hattan Bahebri, who picked up an injury against Al-Ettifaq and is unlikely to be available for this clash.
Al Kholood predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Cozzani (GK) — Shehri, Gyomber, Troost-Ekong, Al-Asmari — Buckley, N’Doram — Maolida, Khalifah, Al-Aliwa — Sawan.
Saudi Pro League fixture schedule this week
Friday, September 12
- Al Ettifaq vs. Al Ahli (11:25 a.m. ET)
- Al Shabab vs. Al Hazem (11:35 a.m. ET)
- Al Ittihad vs. Al Fateh (2:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, September13
- Al Khaleej vs. Al Fayha (11:25 a.m. ET)
- Al Okhdood vs. Al Taawoun (11:45 a.m. ET)
- Al Hilal vs. Al Qadsiah (2:00 p.m. ET)
Sunday, September 14
- Al Riyadh vs. Al Najma (11:35 a.m. ET)
- Damac vs. Neom SC (11:50 a.m. ET)
- Al Nassr vs Al Kholood (2 p.m. ET)
