Al-Nassr will host Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League on Friday evening, aiming to build on their morale-boosting AFC Champions League victory earlier this week.
Currently sitting in fourth place, the hosts are looking to climb back into the top three, while their opponents, in 11th, arrive in strong form after a recent surge.
Stefano Pioli’s side entered Monday’s continental clash against Esteghlal with just one win in their previous six matches, making their dominant 3-0 home victory even more significant.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Duran both found the net within the first 27 minutes, helping Al-Nassr secure progression after a goalless first leg. While their Champions League campaign will resume in April, their immediate focus is on ending this domestic run on a high before the international break.
After collecting 19 points from their first seven league matches in 2024, Al-Nassr’s momentum has slowed, with only four points from their last four games.
Al Kholood, in contrast, enter this fixture as the form side, having won three of their last four league matches. Under Noureddine Zekri, the newly promoted club has recorded an impressive eight wins from 13 games, defying expectations after finishing third in the second tier last season.
