Al Najma vs. Al Nassr: al nassr travel to Buraidah for rescheduled Matchday 10
Al Najma host a rescheduled Matchday 10 fixture against al nassr at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraidah on Feb. 25, 2026, with kick-off set for 19: 00 GMT (2: 00 PM ET). The match carries immediate significance: al nassr sit second in the table on 55 points, just one behind the leaders, while Al Najma are bottom of the standings on 8 points.
Al Nassr expected lineup
Team notes in recent coverage list a likely Al Nassr starting XI built around an experienced spine under coach Jorge Jesus. Bento is expected in goal. The projected back four includes Sultan Al-Ghannam, Mohamed Simakan, Abdulilah Al-Omari and Ayman Yahya. In midfield, Marcelo Brozović is set to partner Kingsley Coman and Ângelo Gabriel. Up front, Cristiano Ronaldo is tipped to lead the attack with João Félix and Sadio Mané providing support.
Cristiano Ronaldo enters the match having scored his 20th league goal of the season in the previous league fixture. At 41 years old, he remains a focal point for Al Nassr both for scoring and for the club’s title push.
al nassr kickoff time and broadcast
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19: 00 GMT on Feb. 25, 2026, which converts to 2: 00 PM ET. Available coverage notes the game will be broadcast live, but specific channel listings were not provided in the material reviewed for this piece.
Form, standings and what’s at stake
Form indicators strongly favour the visitors. Al-Nassr arrive in Unaizah on the back of a long winning run: recent coverage records 10 consecutive victories across all competitions and eight straight clean sheets. The club sits on 55 points, one shy of the league leaders (56 points implied by being one behind).
By contrast, Al Najma’s season has been difficult. The hosts are listed bottom of the table in 18th place with 8 points from 22 matches, with a single victory all season and a recent 4-1 defeat to Al-Ahli underscoring defensive vulnerability.
What to watch: if Al Nassr extend their winning streak and maintain clean sheets, they are positioned to overtake the leaders at the top of the table. Conversely, the home side face a must-shore-up defensive performance if they are to avoid a predictable defeat in front of local supporters.
Key takeaways
- Kickoff is 2: 00 PM ET on Feb. 25, 2026.
- Al-Nassr sit second on 55 points; leaders are one point clear.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has 20 league goals and is expected to start.
Expect a clear contrast in momentum when play begins: one side riding a dominant run and a prolific veteran striker, the other fighting to reverse a season-long slump. Match outcome will be an immediate indicator of whether Al Nassr can close the single-point gap at the top or if Al Najma can produce an upset to stabilize their campaign.
