Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun: Ronaldo & Co. Look to Extend Perfect Saudi Pro League Start

When and Where is Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun Being Played?

The Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun Saudi Pro League clash takes place on Friday, August 28, 2026 . The match will be held at the Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, the home stadium of Al-Nassr.

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Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 Brasília time , which corresponds to 11:30 PM IST in India . For viewers in Indonesia, the match starts at 01:00 WIB on Saturday, August 29

What’s at Stake: A Battle of Form

This Matchday 4 fixture presents a stark contrast in form between the two sides.

Al-Nassr are the defending champions and are enjoying a perfect start to the 2026/27 season under new manager Ange Postecoglou . They have won all three of their opening league matches, with impressive scores including a 3-0 victory over Al Fateh and a 4-0 win against Al Riyadh, putting them top of the Saudi Pro League table with 9 points .

Al-Taawoun, on the other hand, are still seeking their first league win of the season. They are currently 12th in the table with just 2 points from three matches, having drawn two and lost one . Their last outing was a 0-0 draw with Al Fayha .

Confirmed Lineups and Team News

Much of the pre-match focus is on the starting lineups, and all eyes are on one man in particular.

Al-Nassr Starting XI

As expected, the talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead the line for the home side . The attack is further bolstered by the presence of Sadio Mané, Kingsley Coman, and João Félix .

A key change for Al-Nassr is in goal. Nawaf Al-Aqidi comes into the starting XI, stepping in for the suspended Bento, who was sent off in the previous match against Al-Ettifaq .

Al-Nassr Lineup :
GK: Nawaf Al-Aqidi
Defenders: Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Abdulelah Al Amri, Salem Al Najdi
Midfielders: Samú Costa, Ângelo Gabriel, João Félix
Forwards: Kingsley Coman, Cristiano Ronaldo (c), Sadio Mané

Al-Taawoun Starting XI

Al-Taawoun will look to their own attacking threats to cause an upset. The visitors have no injury concerns reported and will rely on the experience of striker Abderrazak Hamdallah .

Al-Taawoun Lineup :
GK: Mailson
Defenders: Bassam Al Hurayji, Zineddine Belaid, Muteb Al Mufarrij, Marin Petkov
Midfielders: Oscar Dorley, Aschraf El Mahdioui
Forwards: Mohammed Al-Aqel, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Younes El Bahraoui

Head-to-Head Record

Historically, Al-Nassr has dominated this fixture. Out of their last 24 meetings, Al-Nassr has won 15 times, Al-Taawoun has won 6, with 3 matches ending in a draw .

Recent form also favors Al-Nassr, who won their most recent encounter 1-0 in January 2026 and secured a resounding 5-0 victory on the road in August 2025 . Al-Taawoun’s last win against Al-Nassr came in the King’s Cup in October 2024 .

How to Watch the Match

Fans in Brazil can catch the action live on SporTV 2 (cable TV) or on the Canal GOAT YouTube channel . While specific broadcast details for other regions may vary, the match will be a key fixture in the Saudi Pro League’s global coverage.

Prediction and What to Expect

Al-Nassr enters the match as the heavy favorite. Data analysis suggests a 64.29% probability of an Al-Nassr win, compared to just a 15.96% chance for an Al-Taawoun victory . A scoreline of 2-1 for the home side is seen as the most likely outcome .

With Al-Nassr’s star-studded attack firing on all cylinders and Al-Taawoun’s leaky defense, the home side will be confident of securing their fourth consecutive victory to maintain their perfect record and stronghold at the top of the league table.