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Al Nassr host Al Raed in their latest Saudi Pro League clash this afternoon as they look to close the gap on league leaders Al Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo’s side currently trails first place by nine points.
After a disappointing start to the week where CR7’s side were defeated in the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals, their hopes of a domestic title are fading.
WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League action on DAZN in UK and Canada
The Sporting News is providing Al Nassr vs Al Raed live score updates as the goals happen.
Al Nassr vs Al Raed live score
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| Al Nassr | — | |
| Al Raed | — |
Al Nassr vs Al Raed predicted lineups
Ronaldo is expected to rotate back into the starting XI following his league suspension but Luis Castro will look to manage his game time ahead of the return clash with Al Ain.
Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Abdullah (GK) — Al-Ghannam, Alamri, Laporte, Telles — Al Khaibari, Brozovic — Talisca, Otavio, Mane — Ronaldo.
Al Nassr subs: TBC
Al Raed are just outside the relegation battle ahead of this game with a two-point gap above the drop zone. Moroccan striker Karim El Berkaoui is the key name in their side with eight league goals scored so far this season.
Al Raed predicted XI (5-3-2-, right to left): Moreira (GK) — Al Dossary, Al-Rajeh, Gonzalez, Loum, Al-Jayzani — Al-Beshe, Hazazi, Al Subaie — Tavares, El Berkaoui.
Al Raed subs: TBC
What time does Al Nassr vs Al Raed kick off?
This Saudi Pro League match at the King Saud University Stadium kicks off on Thursday, March 7 at 8 p.m. local time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories around the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Thu, Mar. 7 | 12 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Thu, Mar. 7 | 12 p.m. ET |
| UK | Thu, Mar. 7 | 5 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Fri, Mar. 8 | 4 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Thu, Mar. 7 | 10:30 p.m. IST |
Al Nassr vs Al Raed live stream, TV channel
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Fox Sports 2, Fox Deportes | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website |
| Australia | — | 10 Play |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK | DAZN 1 | DAZN |
| India | Sony TEN 5 | Sony LIV, JioTV |
