Fourth-placed Al Qadsiah will look to dent the title hopes of league leaders Al Nassr when the two sides meet at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on Sunday evening.
The hosts arrive unbeaten at home this season, while Al Nassr travel to Al Khobar on the back of a 20-match unbeaten run.
Al Qadsiah have been one of the most consistent teams in the division, sitting fourth with 65 points from 19 wins, eight draws and three defeats.
At home, Brendan Rodgers’s side have been particularly strong, avoiding defeat in all 15 matches so far, winning nine and drawing six.
Al Nassr, meanwhile, sit top of the table with 79 points, having lost just three league games all season.
The attacking partnership of Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix has been central to that success, combining for 41 league goals.
Jorge Jesus’s side have also won their last five matches in all competitions, scoring 14 times and conceding just once.
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Team news for Al Qadsiah v Al Nassr
Al Qadsiah have no injury concerns and are expected to field a full-strength side. Koen Casteels should continue in goal, with Nacho and Jehad Thakri anchoring the defence.
Midfield responsibilities are likely to fall to Otavio, Nahitan Nandez and Musab Aljuwayr, while Quinones and Al-Salem lead the attack.
Al Nassr will be without Raghed Najjar and Mubarak Al Buainain due to long-term injuries, while Sami Al-Najei remains a doubt.
Ronaldo and Felix are expected to start up front, supported by Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman out wide, with Marcelo Brozovic and Abdullah Al-Khaibari in midfield.
Expected line-ups for Al Qadsiah v Al Nassr
Al Qadsiah: Casteels; Alvarez, Nacho, Thakri; Abu Al Shamat; Bonsu Baah, Nandez, Aljuwayr, Otavio; Al Salem, Quinones
Al Nassr: Bento; Martinez, Alamri, Simakan, Boushal; Mane, Brozovic, Al-Khaibari, Coman; Ronaldo, Felix
Where to watch Al Qadsiah v Al Nassr: TV channel, live stream
The match is expected to be broadcast live on Saudi Pro League streaming platforms and selected international broadcasters, including YouTube.
Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday evening, at 19:00 BST.
The stats for Al Qadsiah v Al Nassr
- Al Qadsiah are unbeaten in 15 home matches this season
- Al Qadsiah have won four of the last five meetings between the sides
- Al Nassr are unbeaten in 20 matches across all competitions
- Al Nassr have scored 81 league goals this season, the most in the division
- Al Nassr have won five consecutive matches, conceding just once
Prediction for Al Qadsiah v Al Nassr FC
Al Qadsiah’s strong home record makes this a difficult test, but Al Nassr’s attacking quality and momentum should be enough to edge a competitive contest.
Prediction: Al Qadsiah 1-2 Al Nassr
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