The Saudi Pro League returns to Riyadh tonight, Saturday, December 27, 2025, as the league-leading Al Nassr host Al-Okhdood at Al-Awwal Park. This Round 11 fixture sees a clash between two teams at opposite ends of the table: a dominant Al Nassr side chasing a perfect season and an Al-Okhdood team fighting to escape the relegation zone.
Under the management of Jorge Jesus, Al Nassr has been unstoppable this season, while Al-Okhdood arrives as the ultimate underdog, hoping to secure their first-ever point against the Riyadh giants.
Match Details
Competition: Saudi Pro League (Gameweek 11)
Kick-off: 17:50 AST (Saudi Time) / 14:50 UTC
Venue: Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh
Referee: To be confirmed
Current Form: Perfection vs. Survival
Al Nassr: The Unstoppable Leaders
Al Nassr has had a flawless start to the 2025–26 season. They currently sit 1st in the league with a perfect record: 9 wins from 9 matches (27 points). Their offensive fire-power has been historic, scoring 30 goals while conceding only 5. Coming off a dominant 5-1 midweek victory against Al-Zawraa in the AFC Champions League Two, the confidence in the camp is sky-high.
Al-Okhdood: Searching for a Miracle
The "Zebras" of Al-Okhdood find themselves in 15th place with just 5 points (W1, D2, L6). While they showed defensive resilience in their recent 1-1 draw against Al-Shabab, their struggle to score goals (only 9 in 9 games) has been their undoing. Facing the most potent attack in the league will be their toughest test of the year.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Al Nassr Team News
Jorge Jesus has received a significant boost with the return of Spanish defender Iñigo Martínez, who is expected to start in the heart of the defense. However, the squad is missing several domestic players due to injury, including Sami Al-Najei and Mohamed Simakan.
Key Players: Cristiano Ronaldo (10 goals), João Félix (11 goals), and Sadio Mané (4 assists).
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bento; Sultan Al-Ghannam, Iñigo Martínez, Al-Amri, Boushal; Brozović, Al-Khaibari; Sadio Mané, João Félix, Kingsley Coman; Cristiano Ronaldo.
Al-Okhdood Team News
Al-Okhdood travels with a relatively healthy squad. They will rely heavily on former Al Nassr midfielder Petros, who will be motivated to perform against his old club. Khaled Narey and Juan Pedroza remain their primary threats on the counter-attack.
Predicted XI (4-5-1): Rakan Najjar; Al-Salem, Koray Günter, Saeed Al Rubaie, Khamis; Khaled Narey, Gökhan Gül, Petros, Pedroza, Christian Bassogog; Blaz Kramer.
Head-to-Head: A Dominant History
Al Nassr has won every single competitive meeting between these two sides since Al-Okhdood’s promotion.
Overall Record: 4 Matches, 4 Al Nassr Wins.
Last Meeting: Al-Okhdood 0–9 Al Nassr (May 12, 2025) — A record-breaking away win for the Knights of Najd.
Goals Scored: Al Nassr (18) vs. Al-Okhdood (3).
Tactical Breakdown: High Line vs. Deep Block
Al Nassr’s Fluid Attack
Under Jorge Jesus, Al Nassr plays a high-pressing 4-2-3-1 that transitions into a 2-3-5 when in possession. With Marcelo Brozović pulling the strings in midfield, the movement of João Félix and Kingsley Coman between the lines often creates 1v1 opportunities for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Al-Okhdood’s Resistance
Expect Al-Okhdood to deploy a "Park the Bus" strategy. They will likely sit in a very deep 5-4-1 defensive block, hoping that Petros can disrupt the rhythm of Al Nassr’s midfield. Their only chance lies in clinical finishing on the rare counter-attacks they will get.
Match Prediction: Business as Usual
Given the vast gulf in quality and Al Nassr's pursuit of a perfect league season, anything other than a home win would be a major shock. With Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix in prolific form, the hosts are expected to secure a comfortable victory early in the match.
Final Score Prediction: Al Nassr 4–0 Al-Okhdood
