Line-ups, stats and preview as Ronaldo bids for Saudi Professional League title

Al-Nassr host Damac at Alawwal Park on Thursday night time realizing victory will safe the Saudi Professional League title.

A dramatic late equaliser conceded in opposition to Al-Hilal final week delayed the celebrations for Jorge Jesus’ facet, however the league leaders nonetheless maintain a two-point benefit heading into the ultimate spherical of the season.

For Damac, the equation could be very totally different. The guests stay locked within the relegation battle and will nonetheless be dragged into the underside three if outcomes go in opposition to them.

Al-Nassr appeared moments away from taking an enormous step in direction of the title in final week’s Riyadh derby earlier than a stoppage-time personal aim from Bento denied all of them three factors in a tense 1-1 draw.

Regardless of that frustration, the title stays inside their management, with a win on Thursday sufficient to ship a primary league crown for the reason that 2018-19 marketing campaign.

Jesus’ facet have been dominant for a lot of the season and head into the ultimate day unbeaten of their final 9 dwelling league matches, profitable eight of these video games.

Whereas performances at Alawwal Park haven’t at all times been flawless in current weeks, Al-Nassr’s attacking high quality has persistently carried them by troublesome moments.

They’ve scored in each Saudi Professional League match this season and possess the strongest attacking report within the division heading into the ultimate spherical.

A lot of the focus will as soon as once more fall on Cristiano Ronaldo, who’s seeking to information Al-Nassr to a long-awaited league title.

Though the Portuguese ahead has scored simply as soon as in his final three league appearances, he stays one of many division’s standout performers and can lead the assault alongside Joao Felix and Sadio Mane.

Al-Nassr’s attacking depth has been a significant factor all through the marketing campaign, with gamers reminiscent of Kingsley Coman and Marcelo Brozovic additionally enjoying key roles when match.

Staff information for Al-Nassr vs Damac

Al-Nassr may as soon as once more be with out Marcelo Brozovic on account of a groin harm, whereas Abdullah Al-Khaibari stays uncertain with a hamstring problem.

Raghed Al-Najjar and Sami Al-Najei are each sidelined with long-term cruciate ligament accidents.

Mohamed Simakan scored within the draw in opposition to Al-Hilal and is anticipated to proceed at centre-back alongside Aymeric Laporte.

For Damac, Morlaye Sylla is anticipated to maintain his place after scoring within the win over Al Fayha, whereas Abdelkader Bedrane may additionally retain his beginning function following his brace final day trip.

Anticipated line-ups for Al-Nassr vs Damac

Al-Nassr: Bento; Boushal, Simakan, Al-Amri, Martinez; Coman, Al-Najei, Al-Hassan, Mane; Felix, Ronaldo

Damac: Kerwin; Hawsawi, Harkass, Bedrane, Al-Obaid; Sylla, Abdullah, Vada; Meite, Arielson, Okita

The place to observe Al-Nassr vs Damac: TV channel, dwell stream

The match shall be obtainable to observe dwell within the UK on DAZN and on YouTube.

Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00pm BST on Thursday.

The stats for Al-Nassr vs Damac

• Al-Nassr are unbeaten of their final 9 dwelling league matches
• The league leaders have received 9 consecutive Saudi Professional League conferences in opposition to Damac
• Damac have didn’t beat any present top-five facet this season
• Al-Nassr have scored in each league recreation in the course of the 2025-26 marketing campaign
• 4 of the final 5 conferences between these sides have been determined by a single aim

Prediction for Al-Nassr vs Damac

Al-Nassr have an excessive amount of high quality and attacking firepower to let the title slip on the ultimate day, particularly in opposition to a Damac facet that has struggled in opposition to the league’s strongest opponents all season.

Prediction: Al-Nassr 2-0 Damac