The Saudi Pro League season is almost concluding with just two games left. And with the title already going to Al Hilal, Al Nassr could go into their next clash with more freedom. They will face Al Riyadh in an away fixture. However, everything is at stake for the #14 team as it is fighting a relegation battle. Equal with Al Tai at 31 points and 2 separating it from Al Akhdoud and Abha who are in the zone already, the club would need points from the game. With Al Riyadh expected to line up their best team, Luis Castro’s approach would be interesting to see along with the latest updates until now.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo and co. are not expected to take anything lightly as this could be a major warm-up before the King Cup final on May 31st. And with few players expected to rest against Al Ittihad, how are the injured players coping for Al Nassr? Is everyone ready?

Al Riyadh vs. Al Nassr: All you need to know

Injury and Team News of Al Riyadh vs. Al Nassr

Al Nassr: The Knights of Najd are gradually recovering from an injury storm that hit them mid-season. But some issues surfaced as its backup winger Ayman Yahya picked up another injury against Al Hilal. Although the exact cause of injury is unclear, it seemed to be a leg issue with reports suggesting an involvement of connective muscle. However, he’s expected to be back by the King Cup final.

Meanwhile still recovering from a thigh injury in March, Anderson Talisca is also expected to be sidelined until May 31st. Other injury includes Mohamad Maran with joint ligament. However, reports suggest that Abdulrahman Ghareeb is back in training after a posterior muscle issue but his start is still uncertain. Nawaf Alaqidi remains suspended.

Al Riyadh: The hosts don’t have any major injury reports lately but will be without striker Saleh Al-Abbas with a tendon rupture. Other players on the sideline are Knowledge Musona and Alin Toșca.

Expected Line Ups

Al Nassr: David Ospina; Sultan Al Ghannam, Abdulelah Al Amri, Aymeric Laporte, Alex Telles; Abdullah Al Khaibari, Marcelo Brozovic; Sami Al-Najei, Otavio, Sadio Mane; Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al Riyadh: Martín Campaña; Farhan Al Aazmi, Mohammed Al Shwirekh, Ahmed Asiri, Hussain Al-Nuweqi; Yahya Al Shehri, Birama Touré, Fahad Al-Rashidi, Abdulhadi Al Harajin; Didier Ndong, Andre Gray.

Head to head

Both the clubs faced off 15 times until now with Al Nassr winning 9 times and Al Riyadh bagging 5 battles. Surprisingly just one fixture ended in a draw way back in 2002. The last time these two clubs met, the club in yellow won 4:1 at Al Awwal Park.

When and where to watch the match

Al Riyadh versus Al Nassr will take place at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City in Riyadh. The kickoff is at 1400hrs ET and 11hrs PST. Fans in the USA can watch the game on Fox Sports Network and stream the game live on Shahid.