Al-Nassr and Abha Face Off in the Saudi League

The clash between Al-Nassr and Abha highlights this Wednesday's (09) football action at 3 p.m. (Brasília time) in the sixth round of the 2026-27 Saudi League. The match will take place at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, bringing together two teams in opposite situations in the standings.

Team form in the competition

The reigning Saudi champions, Al-Nassr has 12 points in five matches and shares the same points as leaders Al-Hilal, trailing only on goal difference. The team managed by Ange Postecoglou is trying to recover from a 2-1 defeat against Al-Ittihad in the previous round, a result that ended the club's unbeaten run in the tournament after four consecutive victories.

Abha, managed by Damir Buric, sits in 18th and last place with only one point earned in five games, after drawing with Al-Khaleej and losing four matches. The team is seeking its first win of the top-flight season, having conceded 11 goals and scored only four so far.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head history between the two clubs shows an advantage for Al-Nassr. In 15 matches played, the Riyadh club has won nine times, while Abha has defeated their opponent twice, in addition to the draws recorded in their history.

Al-Nassr's unbeaten run against their rivals has lasted eight games, with six wins and two draws. In their most recent clash, played on April 2, 2024, Al-Nassr delivered an 8-0 thrashing.

Squad status and goalscorers

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored two goals in this edition of the Saudi league, having played the full 90 minutes in recent rounds after a period of physical readjustment. Al-Nassr's only confirmed absence is full-back Sultan Al-Ghannam, who is undergoing treatment for an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

On Abha's side, the squad is fully available to manager Damir Buric, featuring players with European experience such as forward Michy Batshuayi and midfielder Nabil Fekir to try and improve the attacking performance.

Where to watch the match

The live broadcast for Brazil will be on pay TV and the internet. Fans can follow the match on the following channels:

• Sportv
• Canal GOAT (YouTube)

With information from Gazeta Esportiva, LANCE!.