Al Nassr face another formidable European opponent as they ramp up their pre-season preparations as Cristiano Ronaldo and his side lock horns with Benfica in an interesting friendly match at the Estadio Algarve on Thursday.
Benfica finished top of the Primeira Liga last season, narrowly edging out FC Porto for the league title. The Portuguese giants were beaten 3-1 by FC Basel at the weekend and will be looking for a similar result in this match.
Al Nassr, on the other hand, secured second place in the Saudi Pro League last season and have not been at their best in recent months. Rudi Garcia’s side suffered a damaging 5-0 defeat at the hands of Celta Vigo last week and will have to work hard to bounce back in this match.
Al Nassr vs Benfica Prediction
Benfica have been in excellent form over the past year and will be intent on making the most of their stellar form. The Portuguese giants have a good squad at their disposal and will look to step up to the plate this week.
Al Nassr can pack a punch on their day but were thoroughly outclassed by Celta Vigo last week. Benfica are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Al Nassr 1-3 Benfica
Where to stream Al Nassr vs Benfica live & watch on TV
This match will be carried by Portuguese outlet Sport TV on Sport TV1 and DAZN in Spain, but it will not otherwise be widely available to view around the world.
You can also stream the match live using online bookmakers like Bet365.
Al Nassr will be providing live updates via their social media channels during the game.
| Country | TV channel & stream |
|---|---|
| United States | ESPN |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports |
| Italy | SportItalia |
| Portugal | Sport TV |