Al Nassr continue their push for a Saudi domestic title as they visit relegation-threatened Al Adalah at Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium in Al Hasa.
Cristiano Ronaldo's side are just a single point off the league lead, but they have slipped of late since falling out of the top spot after defeat to current leaders Al Ittihad.
CR7 got back on the scoresheet last time out as Al Nassr topped struggling Abha 2-1, but the victory required a comeback to erase a potential home upset.
This time around, they'll take on 15th-placed Al Adalah, who are currently in the two-team relegation zone, though they have turned things around of late, securing points in three of their last four matches and pulling level with the team directly above them.
Against a side fighting for their top-flight lives and in decent form, a slipping Al Nassr could be ripe for an upset.
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Ronaldo has produced 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 goals in four away matches for Al Nassr 😲
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) April 3, 2023
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Where to watch Al Adalah vs Al Nassr
Local broadcasters in selected countries have acquired the rights to televise or stream the Saudi Pro League, while fans in other countries can subscribe to streaming platform Shahid for complete coverage.
According to LiveSoccerTV, the following networks are carrying Al Nassr's league matches:
- Australia: 10Play
- Caribbean: DirecTV Sports
- Europe: RMC Sport 1, Sportklub, S Sport, MEGOGO, Sport TV
- India & Asia: Sony LIV, Sony TEN 2, True Sport
- Malaysia: Astro Go
- Mexico, Central America: Claro Sports
- Saudi Arabia: SSC
- South America: DirecTV Sports, Claro Sports
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| TV channel | Streaming | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | 10 Play |
| Canada | — | Shahid |
| Hong Kong | — | myTV Super |
| India | Sony TEN 2 | Shahid, JioTV, SONY LIV |
| Malaysia | — | Astro Go, sooka |
| New Zealand | — | Shahid |
| Singapore | — | Shahid |
| UK | — | Shahid, Sky Sports on YouTube |
| USA | — | Shahid |
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Kickoff time for Al Nassr vs Al Adalah in Saudi Pro League
This Saudi Pro League clash between Al Nassr and Al Adalah kicks off at 10 p.m. local time in Al Hofuf, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, April 4.
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| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australia | Wed, Apr. 5 | 05:00 AEST |
| Canada | Tue, Apr. 4 | 15:00 EDT |
| Hong Kong | Wed, Apr. 5 | 03:00 HKT |
| India | Wed, Apr. 5 | 00:30 IST |
| Malaysia | Wed, Apr. 5 | 03:00 MYT |
| New Zealand | Wed, Apr. 5 | 07:00 NZST |
| Singapore | Wed, Apr. 5 | 03:00 SGT |
| UK | Tue, Apr. 4 | 20:00 GMT |
| USA | Tue, Apr. 4 | 15:00 EDT |
Al Adalah vs Al Nassr lineups, team news
Scoring goals has been Al Adalah's issue this season, and they don't have any player with more than three this year. Marcus Antonsson, a former Sweden youth international, is their striker and is tied for the team lead in goals, but he has not provided the threat they had hoped.
Antonsson depends on service from 25-year-old Serbian midfielder David Tijanic who steps into the creative role, with 30-year-old Peruvian Christofer Gonzalez sent to the bench. The captain is defensive midfielder Ahmed Al-Sultan, but since he is not a regular starter at this point, goalkeeper Milan Mijatovic or winger Edson typically wear the armband in Al-Sultan's occasional absence.
Al Adalah confirmed starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Mijatovic (GK) — Al-Jamman, Godal, Al-Salem, Al-Oufi — Edson, Hamdi — Lenis, Tijanic, Eugenio — Antonsson.
اختيارات المدرب سيفيلا لمواجهة#العدالة_النصر
— نـادي الــعـدالـة السعودي (@aladalahclub) April 4, 2023
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Cristiano Ronaldo should continue to lead the line for Al Nassr, combining well with Brazilian winger Talisca. Head coach Rudi Garcia will likely not change too much from the 2-1 win over Abha last time out, although he'll hope for a better defensive showing.
Nawaf Alaqidi remains in goal for the club, with Colombian international David Ospina still on the comeback trail following surgery. Former Major League Soccer star 'Pity' Martinez is out injured for the season.
Al Nassr confirmed starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi (GK) — Ghanam, Amri, Gonzalez, Konan — Gustavo, Alkhaibari — Al Najei, Talisca, Ghareeb — Ronaldo.
🗒 || Starting lineup,@AlNassrFC vs #AlAdalah pic.twitter.com/8LDeA1isvR
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) April 4, 2023
Al Adalah vs Al Nassr betting odds
Al Nassr are massive favourites on the road in this match, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Talisca both in decent goal-scoring form.
Against the 15th-placed side in the 16-team Saudi Pro League table, it's no shock that the visitors are given the massive advantage, but Al-Adalah are in a bitter relegation scrap and have turned things around of late, so be wary of an upset.
| Al Adalah win | Draw | Al Nassr win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | NSR -1.5 | ADA +1.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars (USA) | +1100 | +420 | -475 | +100 / -130 | -180 / +140 | -130 | +100 |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | +820 | +420 | -455 | — | -185 / +132 | -137 | +103 |
| SkyBet (UK) | 9/1 | 5/1 | 2/9 | 1/1, 8/11 | 8/15, 11/8 | — | — |
| Dafabet (India) | 11.00 | 5.40 | 1.21 | 2.04 / 1.69 | 1.52 / 2.37 | 1.67 | 2.07 |
