Al Nassr vs UD Almeria Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of the Cowboys!

The Saudi Pro League winners, Al Nassr, will be locking horns with the Segunda Division club, UD Almeria, for their fourth and final club friendly ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. This pre-season game is also a part of their training camp in Portugal.

Ange Postecoglou’s start as Al Nassr‘s new manager has not been positive. They lost their opening game to Benfica B. The Saudi Pro League winners came back to winning ways after their 2-0 win against Mérida. Club Estrela displayed a strong performance against them.

In their last three pre-season games, the Global Ones have only secured one win. The next one will not be an easy one for Ange Postecoglou’s men.

UD Almeria are now going to be back in action for their fourth pre-season game. They failed to qualify for LaLiga. They will continue their campaign in the Spanish second division next season.

The García Pimienta-led side are coming in after facing a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Real Betis in their previous outing.

Kick-off:

• Location: Portugal
• Venue: TBA
• Date: Tuesday, August 4
• Kick-off Time: 09:30 PM IST/ 04:00 PM GMT/ 11:30 AM ET/ 08:30 AM PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Al Nassr: L-W-L

UD Almeria: W-L-L

Players to Watch

Joao Felix (Al Nassr)

The Portuguese forward was not a part of the squad in Al Nassr’s previous friendly contest. Joao Felix will most likely start for the Saudi Pro League winners this time around. The 26-year-old is going to be an important asset for the club in the final third.

He can keep the opponent’s defence on edge.

Sergio Arribas (UD Almeria)

Sergio Arribas was the top goal scorer for UD Almeria, including all competitions, last season. He scored 26 goals and had seven assists in 46 appearances for his club. The 24-year-old will once again start in the attacking midfield position.

He is going to be one of the main men in the final third for the Segunda Division club.

Match Facts

• Al Nassr have only secured one clean sheet in their last three matches.
• UD Almeria are going to appear in their first club friendly outing ahead of the 2026-27 season.
• This will be the third-ever clash between these clubs.

Betting tips & Odds

• Al Nassr to win
• Joao Felix to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Cristiano Ronaldo is still not back in training for Al Nassr. He might miss out on the final friendly contest ahead of the new season. There are no injuries in the rest of the squad.

All of the squad members for UD Almeria are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-head

Matches played: 2

Al Nassr (wins): 0

UD Almeria (wins): 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Al Nassr predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Bento (GK); Boushal, Simakan, Al Amri, Martinez; Al Hassan, Al Khaibari; Coman, Angelo, Mane; Felix

UD Almeria predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Fernandez (GK); Luna, Pulido, Monte, Munoz; Lopy, Vesga; Sola, Arribas, Morcillo; Thalys

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be aiming to jump back to winning ways. UD Almeria will be coming in with a strong squad, but Saudi Pro League winners are not going to back down easily.

Al Nassr are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win in their final pre-season game.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-2 UD Almeria

Telecast Details

Saudi Arabia: STC TV

USA: DAZN

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