RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Pro League (SPL) continues Matchday 19 on Friday, January 30, with three fixtures scheduled to take place in Buraidah and Tabuk, headlined by Al-Nassr’s efforts to reclaim second place in the standings.
Following Al-Ahli’s 4-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq on Wednesday, Al-Nassr enters Friday in third place with 40 points, trailing the Jeddah-based club by three. To keep pace with league leaders Al-Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo’s side will face 13th-placed Al-Kholood at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:30 PM local time. According to official league records, Al-Nassr has secured three consecutive victories, while Al-Kholood remains winless in their last five outings.
The day’s schedule begins in Buraidah at 4:50 PM, where 5th-placed Al-Taawoun hosts Al-Okhdood. Al-Taawoun looks to bounce back from a recent 1-0 defeat to Al-Nassr to solidify their position in the top five. Al-Okhdood, currently sitting in 17th place, remains in the relegation zone and is seeking their first points of the second half of the season.
The final fixture of the afternoon takes place at King Khalid Sport City in Tabuk at 6:50 PM, where NEOM SC hosts Damac FC. NEOM SC currently occupies 9th place, while Damac sits in 16th.
Friday, January 30 Schedule (Local Time):
- Al-Taawoun vs. Al-Okhdood: 4:50 PM | King Abdullah Sport City, Buraidah
- NEOM SC vs. Damac FC: 6:50 PM | King Khalid Sport City, Tabuk
- Al-Kholood vs. Al-Nassr: 8:30 PM | King Abdullah Sport City, Buraidah
All matches will be broadcast via the SSC network, with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) confirming that VAR officials have been assigned to all three Matchday 19 venues.