Fri Dec 06 21:50:30 UTC 2024: ## Al Ittihad and Al Nassr Set for Blockbuster Saudi Pro League Clash
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia** – League leaders Al Ittihad will face a stern test on Friday, December 6th, as they host rivals Al Nassr in a highly anticipated Saudi Pro League showdown at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Al Ittihad, coming off a resounding 4-0 victory over Al Ettifaq (with goals from Kante, Benzema, Aouar, and Bergwijn), aim to extend their lead at the top of the table to five points. Currently eight points ahead of Al Nassr, a win would solidify their position.
Al Nassr, meanwhile, will be looking to Cristiano Ronaldo to replicate his recent brace against Damac, which secured a 2-0 win and lifted them to third place in the league. They’ll need a significant upset to overcome Al Ittihad’s star-studded lineup.
The match kicks off at 10:30 pm IST and will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Network in India, with live streaming available on SonyLIV.
**Predicted Lineups:**
**Al Ittihad:** Rajkovic; Al Shanqeeti, Pereira, Kadesh, Mitaj; Kante, Fabinho, Hawsawi; Aouar, Bergwijn, Benzema.
**Al Nassr:** Bento; Al-Ghannam, Lajami, Laporte, Al-Najdi; Brozovic, Al-Khaibari; Gabriel, Talisca, Ronaldo, Mane.