Al Nassr vs Abha live stream: How to watch Saudi Pro League online and on TV. Two sides from the opposite ends of the table cross swords as a stumbling Abha face a high-flying Al Nassr in an intriguing Saudi Pro League clash.
Abha have garnered just 22 points from 25 games as they are under massive threat of dropping down from Saudi's top division. Al Nassr, on the other hand, aim to keep mounting pressure on leaders Al Hilal with the latter currently running away with the Middle Eastern crown.
Abha vs Al Nassr FC kick off time
Date:April 2, 2024
Kick off time: 3:00 pm ET
Venue:Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium
Defender Fahad Bin Jumayah hobbled off the pitch in Abha's previous encounter in the Saudi league and the Saudi Arabian international could fail to set up a meeting with his former employees.
Abha predicted XI: Tatarusanu; Al-Qumayzi, Noguera, Tisserand, Al-Qumayzi; Mutairi, Al-Sahafi, Al-Qahtani, Kamano; Al-Ali, Krychowiak
Al Nassr have multiple causalities heading into the tie against Abha as Brazilian starlet Talisca has been confined to the treatment room since the end of February owing to a horrendous injury.
Waleed Abdullah (muscle), Sultan Al Ghanam (muscle), Abdullah Alkhaibari (unspecified), and Abdulelah Al-Amri are the other injury concerns for the visitors.
Without a doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo will spearhead Al Nassr's forward battery having recently thundered a scintillating hattrick taking his tally to 26 goals and nine assists in 23 outings in the league this season.
Al Nassr predicted XI: Ospina; Ahmed, Lajami, Al Fatil, Telles; Otavio, Brozovic; Mane, Al Najei, Ghareeb; Ronaldo
With Cristiano Ronaldo‘s team trailing the league leaders, Al Hilal, by 12 points, every win becomes crucial as they strive to close the gap. Despite the long road ahead, the tournament’s conclusion draws nearer, heightening the pressure on Al Nassr to minimize errors and secure valuable points.
Meanwhile, their opponents Abha, currently second from bottom in the league, are engaged in a fierce battle to avoid relegation, adding further intensity to this crucial showdown.
On the flip side, Al-Nassr arrive in formidable form, riding a wave of nine unbeaten encounters out of their last ten. Their latest conquest was a resounding victory over Al Tai, fueled by Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning second half hat trick.
Before that spectacle, Al Nassr broke free from a chain of three successive defeats with a crucial triumph over Al Ahli, with Ronaldo sealing the deal with a second-half penalty. Sitting second on the league table with an impressive tally of 59 points from 25 games, Luis Castro’s squad is determined to close the 11 point gap behind Al Hilal.
Following Tuesday’s showdown, Al Nassr will face Damac before locking horns with Al Hilal in a sensational Super Cup semifinal at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium. The game of Tuesday should serve as a testing ground for Al Nassr to try out their tactics.