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Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr: Line-Ups Confirmed for Saudi Pro League Clash

Al Nassr can move level on points with Al Hilal, while Al Ittihad seeks to rebound after losing manager Sergio Conceicao and key players.

  • On Saturday, September 5, 2026, Al Nassr visits Al Ittihad for a Saudi Pro League Matchday 5 clash. Al Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou leads the visitors against an Al Ittihad side currently eighth in the league standings.
  • Al Nassr enters the match with 12 points after winning all four of its league fixtures this season. Conversely, Al Ittihad continues to navigate a difficult period following the departures of manager Sergio Conceicao and several key players.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored two goals in three appearances this season, leads the Al Nassr attack. Historically, Al Ittihad leads the rivalry with 45 wins to 31 for Al Nassr across 102 meetings.
  • Aiming to draw level with league-leading Al Hilal, which holds 15 points after five matches, Postecoglou's squad seeks a win. Al Ittihad, eighth with eight points, hopes to climb the table by disrupting their opponents' unbeaten start.
  • Kick-Off is at 11 a.m. Pacific Time and 2 p.m. Eastern Time, with FOX Sports and DAZN providing coverage. As the 2026/27 season title race develops, fans can watch to see if Al Nassr maintains their winning momentum.
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Al Hilal remains perfect in the Saudi Arabian League. Meanwhile, Al Nassr lost 1-2 to Al Ittihad, losing their winning streak on Sunday (September 6, 2026).

Al Nassr, of the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix and Samu Costa, lost for the first time in the Saudi League of this time, by 2-1, after an encore by George Ilenikhena for Al Ittihad, who saw Richard Ríos making his debut.

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World Soccer Talk broke the news on Friday, September 4, 2026.
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