Al Nassr are gearing up to clash against Al Shabab at the Al Shabab Stadium in Riyadh on Sunday in the Saudi Pro League.
Al Shabab, despite a shaky start to their home games this season, has shown resilience with a notable 4-1 victory against Al Hazm in mid-September. Since then, Shabab has demonstrated dominance on their home turf, securing four wins and a draw in their last six home matches, suffering only one defeat.
However, the upcoming match poses a significant challenge for Al Shabab as they face an Al Nassr side that previously outplayed them with a convincing 4-0 victory in the reverse fixture back in August. This result marked Nassr's fourth consecutive win against Shabab, further intensifying the rivalry between the two teams.
Al Nassr, on the other hand, is eyeing a victory to narrow the gap with league leaders Al Hilal. A win against Shabab would be crucial for Nassr's title aspirations and could potentially shake up the leaderboard.
The history between these two Riyadh-based teams adds further intrigue to the matchup. Having locked horns 61 times in all competitions since 1992, their encounters have been closely contested. Currently, the hosts hold a narrow lead in wins, with 24 victories compared to Nassr's 22, while 15 matches have ended in draws.
Their most recent meeting in the King's Cup quarterfinals in December saw Al Nassr clinch a commanding 5-2 away victory. In the reverse fixture earlier in August, Nassr dominated with a resounding 4-0 win, highlighting their strong form against Shabab.
When will Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League fixture take place?
The Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League fixture will take place on February 25 at 10:30 pm IST.
Where will Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League fixture take place?
The Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League fixture will take place will take place at Al-Shabab Club Stadium which was formerly known as Prince Khalid bin Sultan Stadium.
How to watch Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League fixture live telecast in India?
The live telecast of the match between Al-Shabab and Al-Nassr is available on Sony Sports Network.
How to watch Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League fixture live streaming in India?
The live streaming of the match between Al-Shabab and Al-Nassr will be available on Sony Liv.