Where to Watch Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr: Date, Time and Streaming Info

The Saudi Pro League is set for its first blockbuster clash of the 2025-26 season as reigning champions Al Ittihad welcome league leaders Al Nassr to the King Abdullah Sports City on Friday night. With both sides winning their opening three matches, this encounter promises to be more than just another league fixture; it is an early title decider and a meeting between two of the most star-studded squads in world football.

The Defending Champions of Al-Ittihad are ready for a response

Laurent Blanc’s team has brought their impressive form from the previous season to their current campaign, having won the title last season by eight points from Al Hilal. This season is underway in the same fashion, with Ittihad taking nine points from three matches and scoring ten goals. Karim Benzema netted a hat-trick in the opening match of the season, a 5-2 win against Al Okhdood, while Ittihad also won against Al Fateh 4-2. The last match was a more difficult hurdle, but N’Golo Kante scored in the dying moments of the match to earn Ittihad a 1-0 victory against Al-Najma.
However, the defending champions are facing a significant hindrance. Benzema is currently injured with a hamstring issue. They may also be without Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti, but Yan Carlo Simic is expected to fill in at the back. While Ittihad’s defence has let them down lately, having conceded eight goals in their last six matches, their midfield looks pretty stable with Kante, Aouar, and Fabinho, and Steven Bergwijn and Abderrazak Hamdallah are also there to provide a lot of attacking prowess.
To further add to Ittihad’s motivation, they will face Al Nassr, the same team that defeated them 2-1 in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final, so this is about more than just earning points; this is also about pride.

Al Nassr’s Firepower and Title Ambition

While Ittihad wears the crown at the moment, Al Nassr appears all set to take the throne of Saudi teams. Jorge Jesus's team sits atop the league table on goal difference with an impressive 12 goals scored and only 1 goal conceded from their opening three games. Even more impressive is their form in other competitions, as they scored a remarkable 21 goals in their last five games, including their most recent 4-0 drubbing of Jeddah in the King's Cup.
Joao Felix's arrival has also injected further life into the team, as he leads the Golden Boot race with 5 goals to this point. Together with the still potent Cristiano Ronaldo, the two West Africans pose an intimidating threat to opposition defenses. Aside from the star power of Felix and Ronaldo, they have supporting stars such as Sadio Mane and Kingsley Coman, while Marcelo Brozovic holds fort in the midfield. Inigo Martinez has been a brick wall in defense, and only the ongoing hamstring issue of goalie Nawaf Alaqidi is still nagging at the team.
The last seven meetings of these travelling rivals have gone without a draw, so another thrilling match has to be in store.

How to watch the Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr Game?

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Forecast: A Close Game with Fireworks

This match will be a marker in the story of the season as both teams have studded lineups with world-class talent. Al Ittihad will miss the influence of Benzema, but Al Nassr's momentum and attacking depth may be just enough.

Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr Kick-Off Time

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