Al Nassr v Diriyah: confirmed lineups and pre-match updates for Saudi Pro League clash

Al Nassr will host Diriyah at Alawwal Park in Riyadh in a Saudi Pro League fixture on October 9, 2026. The preview provides confirmed starting lineups and pre-match updates as both sides return from the September-October international break.

The Knights of Najd, led by Cristiano Ronaldo and the reigning Saudi Pro League champions, sit fourth in the 2026-27 table after seven league matches. In those seven games Al Nassr have five wins, one draw and one defeat, scoring 16 goals and conceding seven for a nine-goal difference. Diriyah lie four places below Al Nassr with three wins, two draws and two defeats from seven matches. Diriyah have scored seven goals and conceded five.

Al Nassr’s most recent victory arrived on 9 September, a 2-1 home league win against Abha, while they suffered a 4-0 defeat to Al Ain on matchday 1 of the AFC Champions League Elite before the international break. In their last five matches across all competitions Al Nassr have won two games, lost to Al Ittihad and Al Ain, and drawn 1-1 with Al Khaleej.

Diriyah also last won on 9 September, a 2-1 victory over Al Fateh, and most recently played out a 0-0 draw with Abha. Across their last five matches in all competitions they recorded two victories, suffered a 0-2 defeat to Al Qadsiah and drew with Abha and Al Kholood.

Both clubs have two wins in their last five matches across all competitions. The preview notes Diriyah will have high concerns when facing the defending champions that have Cristiano Ronaldo in attack.

For more updates follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, download the Khel Now Android App or iOS App and join their community on Telegram. The Saudi Pro League fixture between Al Nassr and Diriyah will be played at Alawwal Park in Riyadh.