The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Taawoun and Al Nassr will take place at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on Saturday at 11:30 pm IST.
Ending 2023 on a high, Al-Nassr, with a five-game winning streak, will face Al-Taawoun at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Saturday. Al Dhiaab currently holds the fourth spot in the Saudi Pro League but faced a setback last weekend, losing 3-1 to Al-Fateh. This loss places them nine points adrift from second-placed Al-Nassr. Notably, Al-Nassr, last season’s league runners-up, secured a convincing 5-2 victory over Al-Ittihad on Boxing Day.
In December, Al-Taawoun climbed the league table but faced their first month’s defeat recently. They narrowly missed the AFC Champions League Elite spot twice in the last three seasons and are currently just three points behind Al-Ahli Saudi in third place. While they began the season unbeaten at home, they’ve stumbled in recent matches at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Under Pericles Chamusca’s leadership, they’ve secured 34 points from 18 games, three more than last season at this point. Impressively, they’ve conceded just 18 goals, with strong defensive performances, including two shutouts against Al-Nassr.
Al-Nassr continued their winning streak with a dominant second-half display, scoring three goals to secure their fourth consecutive league victory. Luis Castro’s halftime talks have been effective, with Al-Nassr scoring 7-2 in the final 45 minutes of their recent three matches. While they’ve won seven of their last eight away games since their season opener loss, they’ve occasionally faltered after leading at halftime, trailing Al-Hilal by seven points. Defensive lapses have cost them, conceding 22 goals compared to Al-Hilal’s nine. Notably, Al-Nassr’s recent away record against Al-Taawoun includes two losses in three matches, last winning at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in 2021-22.
Al-Taawoun probable starting lineup: Mailson, Al-Oyayari, Girotto, Al-Salui, Faqeehi, Medeiros, El Mahdioui, Medran, Barrow, Pedro, Castro
Al-Nassr probable starting lineup: Al-Aqidi, Al-Ghannam, Al-Amri, Laporte, Telles, Fofana, Brozovic, Talisca, Otavio, Mane, Ronaldo
Al-Taawoun
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Fateh | 1-3 (L) |
| Al Ettifaq | 2-0 (W) |
| Al Hilal | 0-3 (L) |
| Al Feiha | 4-1 (W) |
| Al Shabab | 2-1 (W) |
Al Nassr
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Ittihad | 5-2 (W) |
| Al Ettifaq | 3-1 (W) |
| Al Shabab | 5-2 (W) |
| Al Riyadh | 4-1 (W) |
| Istiqlol Dushanbe | 1-1 (D) |
| Last 5 matches- Results | Score |
|---|---|
| Al Taawoun beat Al Nassr | 2-0 |
| Al Nassr beat Al Taawoun | 2-1 |
| Al Taawoun beat Al Nassr | 1-0 |
| Al Nassr beat Al Taawoun | 1-0 |
| Al Nassr beat Al Taawoun | 3-1 |
The Saudi Pro League match between Al-Taawoun and Al Nassr will take place at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on Saturday at 11:30 pm IST.
| Al-Taawoun vs Al Nassr | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | December 30 |
| Venue | King Abdullah Sport City Stadium |
| Kickoff time in Saudi Arabia | 9:00 pm (Saturday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 11:30 pm (Saturday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via Shahid while those in Saudi Arabia can watch the match live via SSC.
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