Al Nassr FC Riyadh vs NEOM SC
Al Nassr FC hosts NEOM SC at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh on March 7, 2026, for Round 25 of the Saudi Pro League, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC.
Sun, Mar 8
12:30 am IST
Regular Season
Al Nassr enters this fixture in exceptional form, currently leading the Saudi Pro League with 61 points from 24 matches. The Riyadh-based side is on a 12-game winning streak across all competitions, including 10 consecutive victories in league play. Their recent momentum was sustained with a 3-1 away win against Al Fayha, featuring goals from Sadio Mane and Abdullah Al-Hamdan. Statistically, Al Nassr has been the league's most dominant force, boasting the highest goal tally (65) and the stingiest defense, conceding only 19 goals so far this season.
A major narrative heading into this clash is the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury sustained in the previous match. The 41-year-old forward, who has scored 21 league goals this season, has traveled to Madrid for specialized treatment with his personal therapist. In his absence, head coach Jorge Jesus will likely rely on Joao Felix, who has 13 goals this season, and Sadio Mane to lead the line.
NEOM SC arrives at Al-Awwal Park sitting in 8th place with 32 points. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five outings. They are currently winless in their last two matches, most recently suffering a 1-2 home defeat to Al Kholood. Despite their mid-table position, NEOM SC has shown resilience on the road, securing 19 of their 32 points away from home. Their primary attacking threat remains Alexandre Lacazette, who has netted 10 goals during the campaign.
Historically, this is only the second meeting between the two clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Al Nassr won the reverse fixture 3-1 in November 2025, with goals from Ronaldo, Angelo, and Joao Felix. While Al Nassr remains the heavy favorite with a calculated win probability of approximately 73%, NEOM SC will look to exploit any tactical shifts necessitated by Ronaldo's injury.
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