Al Nassr vs Al Hilal: Kick-off Details, Where to Watch, and Line-ups for the Pivotal Saudi League Clash
When and where is the match taking place?
The highly anticipated match between Al Nassr and Al Hilal will take place on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM local time (12:30 PM Eastern Time).
Where can I watch the match?
The match will be broadcast live on Saudi Sports Channel (SSC) and beIN Sports. It will also be available to stream online on the Shahid platform.
Who are the key players to watch?
For Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo will be the main attraction. The Portuguese forward has scored five goals in his last three league matches and will be looking to add to his tally against Al Hilal. Other key players for Al Nassr include Anderson Talisca, Luiz Gustavo, and Vincent Aboubakar.
For Al Hilal, Salem Al-Dawsari, Moussa Marega, and Luciano Vietto will be the ones to watch. Al-Dawsari is the Saudi Arabian national team captain and has been in excellent form this season, while Marega and Vietto are both experienced strikers who have scored important goals for Al Hilal.
What are the team line-ups?
The expected line-ups for both teams are as follows:
Al Nassr:- Goalkeeper: David Ospina
- Defenders: Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Álvaro González, Ghislain Konan
- Midfielders: Luis Gustavo, Anderson Talisca, Abdullah Madu
- Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Vincent Aboubakar, Ayman Yahya
- Goalkeeper: Abdullah Al-Mayouf
- Defenders: Saud Abdulhamid, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Jang Hyun-soo, Nasser Al-Dawsari
- Midfielders: Gustavo Cuéllar, Mohamed Kanno, Salem Al-Dawsari
- Forwards: Moussa Marega, Odion Ighalo, Luciano Vietto
What is at stake in this match?
This match is a crucial one for both teams. Al Nassr is currently top of the Saudi Pro League table, one point ahead of Al Hilal. A win for Al Nassr would give them a significant advantage in the title race, while a win for Al Hilal would see them leapfrog their rivals into first place.
What are the odds?
According to the bookmakers, Al Nassr is the slight favorite to win the match. They are priced at 2.30 to win, while Al Hilal is priced at 2.90. The draw is priced at 3.10.
