Preview, anticipated line-ups, stats and the place to observe

Professional League,
Spherical 4

Al-Nassr
NAS

28/08/2026
19:00

Al Taawon

King Saud College Stadium

Preview for Al Nassr v Al Taawoun

Al Nassr will hope for a extra routine win in opposition to Al Taawoun of their newest Saudi Professional League conflict following a dramatic comeback victory over Al Ettifaq final day trip.

The defending champions have a 100 per cent document underneath Ange Postecoglou and are already two factors clear on the prime of the desk with three wins from three.

However they needed to dig deep to see off Al Ettifaq after having goalkeeper Bento despatched off within the twelfth minute after which falling 2-0 behind.

Cristiano Ronaldo was substituted at half-time by Postecoglou in a controversial transfer that was finally vindicated as Sadio Mane and Abdulelah Al Amri drew Al Nassr degree earlier than the previous accomplished the turnaround in stoppage time.

Afterwards, Postecoglou hailed his aspect’s character.

“What you must perceive is that it’s not simply concerning the participant high quality, it’s about what sort of individual they’re,” Postecoglou stated. “So sure, they’re top-quality gamers, however they’re fighters. And right now they decided to battle. 

“Doesn’t matter how tough it was, they weren’t going to simply accept it. And that exhibits greater than taking part in skill. It exhibits their character.”

Postecoglou will hope such character is just not required in opposition to Al Taawoun, who’ve but to win within the league this season.

They’ve taken two factors from their opening three video games, incomes a pair of 0-0 attracts and shedding 3-2 to Al Kholood.

With Abderrazak Hamdallah on the right track for each objectives, he’s the one Al Taawoun participant to search out the online within the league this season.

They are going to accept any goalscorer in opposition to Al Nassr, however the historical past of the fixture and up to date outcomes all level to an easy night for the champions.

The Professional League Desk

Group Information for Al Nassr v Al Taawoun

Al Nassr are with out the suspended Bento in objective.

Defenders Mohamed Simakan and Saad Al-Nasser, ahead Mohammed Maran and winger Abdulrahman Ghareeb all missed the win over Al Ettifaq on account of accidents.

Goalkeepers Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Raghed Al-Najjar stay out.

Anticipated line-ups for Al Nassr v Al Taawoun

Al Nassr: Al Otaibi; Boushal, Martinez, Al-Amri, Al-Najdi; Coman, Costa, Angelo, Mane; Felix; Ronaldo.

Al Taawoun: Mailson; Al-Hurayji, Al-Saluli, Al-Mufarrij, Petkov; Dorley, El Mahdioui, Bajrami; Al-Kuwaykibi, Hamdallah, Al-Arini.

Current Kind & Stats for Al Nassr v Al Taawoun

• Al Nassr are unbeaten of their final 5 Saudi Professional League matches in opposition to Al Taawoun, their final defeat coming in August, 2023.
• Al Taawoun are winless of their final six Saudi Professional League matches stretching again to final season.
• Cristiano Ronaldo has three objectives in opposition to Al Taawoun since becoming a member of Al Nassr.
• Al Nassr’s Joao Felix has 4 objective involvements within the league up to now this season. No participant within the division has extra.

The place to Watch Al Nassr v Al Taawoun: TV and on-line streams

Al-Nassr v Al Taawoun kicks off at 7:00pm UK time on Friday. It’s accessible to stream through DAZN.

Prediction for Al Nassr v Al Taawoun

Al Taawoun’s begin to the season doesn’t get any simpler, with the chances of them claiming a primary league win very slim. Anticipate Al Nassr to make it 4 wins from 4 with little issue.

Al-Nassr

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Al Taawon

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