Al Nassr vs Abha Club: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Al Nassr look to continue their winning streak against Abha Club

Al Nassr have been in excellent form this season, winning all six of their last six matches in the Saudi Pro League. They have the best-attacking record in the league, scoring 24 goals in eight games. Abha Club, on the other hand, have been struggling this season, losing four of their last five games. They have the joint-worst attacking record in the league, scoring just five goals in eight games.

Al Nassr will be aiming to pick up an 11th consecutive win across all competitions when they welcome Abha to Al-Awwal Park on Friday. With six points picked up from their eight matches so far, the Leaders of the South, Abha, sit 16th in the standings, just one point adrift of safety.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 6 October 2023 at 3:00 PM GMT (8:30 PM IST)

Location: KSU Football Field

Form

Al Nassr (Saudi Pro League): W-W-W-W-W-W

Abha Club (Saudi Pro League): L-W-L-L-L-L

Players to watch out in Al Nassr vs Abha Club:

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr):

Cristiano Ronaldo has started the season impressively with Al-Nassr, and it is even incredible considering his age. He is in his 22nd season and keeps breaking and setting records. He has scored 10 goals in the Saudi Pro League, his goal and Talisca's brace helped Al Nassr win in their last AFC Champions League game. Ronaldo has been unstoppable this season and if he keeps on scoring goals, he can lead Al Nassr to many more trophies this season.

Karl Toko Ekambi (Abha Club):

The former Rennes joined the Saudi club this season, he has played 5 matches so far in the league and scored 2 goals for his team. Even though the club is struggling, he has been quite exceptional for the club. Toko Ekambi is a versatile forward who can play on either wing or as a central striker. He is known for his pace, strength, and finishing ability.

Match facts for Al Nassr vs Abha Club:

• The hosts head into the match on a 10-game winning run in all competitions. The visitors have suffered six defeats in their nine games in all competitions this season.
• Al Nassr and Abha have played each other twice in 2023, once in the Saudi Pro League and once in the King Cup. Al Nassr won both matches, with a combined score of 5-2.
• Anderson Talisca is in fine goalscoring form for the home side here as the Brazilian aims to find the back of the net for a fifth game running.

Injury & team news:

Alex Telles is expected to return to the starting lineup after missing out on Monday's continental action as a result of not being registered in the AFC Champions League. There is no other major missing from the squad, Al Nassr will have a full-fledged squad against the bottom half team.

Forward Felipe Caicedo remains unavailable for Abha with a knee problem which has seen him fail to feature since the final day of last season. Twenty-eight-year-old Fahad Jumayah failed to make the most of a rare start last time out and could lose his place in the visitors' playing XI ahead of a major clash.

Head to Head

Total matches – 13

Al Nassr wins – 8

Abha Club wins – 2

Draws – 3

Predicted lineup for Al Nassr vs Abha Club:

Al Nassr predicted lineup:

Al Aqidi; Telles, Laporte, Lajami, Al Ghannam; Brozovic, Al Khaibari; Mane, Otavio, Talisca; Ronaldo

Abha predicted lineup:

Tatarusanu; Al Qumayzi, Noguera, Al Sudani, Naji; Matic, Krychowiak; Al Oufi, Kamano, Al Ali; Toko Ekambi

Match prediction for Al Nassr vs Abha Club:

Al Nassr have been near-perfect of late and will head into Friday's involvement with the wind in their sails, they have bounced back splendidly since back-to-back defeats in their first two league games of the season and have won six games in a row. Interestingly, Abha have lost all 14 of their away games across all competitions in 2023.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-0 Abha Club

Telecast

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN, Sky Sports

US –  ESPN

Nigeria – Sporty TV