Al Ahli vs Al Nassr Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

Cristiano Ronaldo and company emerged victorious when they last faced the Royals.

Al Ahli are going to battle it out against Al Nassr in their matchweek 12 fixture of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. King Abdullah Sports City is going to witness this intense clash between these clubs.

The Royals will be at home for their upcoming fixture, but it is not going to be an easy game for them. They are coming in after securing a 2-0 win against Al Fayha in their previous league outing. Al Ahli Saudi are placed fourth on the league table, and a win can play a crucial role going forward.

The Jorge Jesus-led Al Nassr were held to a draw by Al Ettifaq in their previous Saudi Pro League outing. It was not their best performance, and this ended their 10-match winning run in the league competition. Cristiano Ronaldo and company will be away from home, but will be looking to return to winning ways.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
• Date: Friday, January 2
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ahli: L-D-W-L-W

Al Nassr: W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)

Ivan Toney is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Ahli Saudi. He was one of the goal scorers in the previous league game. Toney is going to create issues for the visitors in the final third.

The 29-year-old has scored six goals in 10 league matches this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

The Portuguese talisman scored a lucky goal in the previous league game. He has scored 13 goals and has an assist to his name in 11 Saudi Pro League appearances. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to create problems in the final third despite being 40 years old.

He is going to be a constant menace to the opponent’s defence.

The ball loves him so much ⚽️🐐 pic.twitter.com/U5Tfkmxqe3

— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) December 30, 2025

Also read: Did Cristiano Ronaldo score a hat-trick in 2025?

Match Facts

• Al Ahli have won two of their last five matches.
• Al Nassr have won four of their last five games.
• The Royals haven’t won any of their last five fixtures against Al Alami.

Al Ahli vs Al Nassr: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Nassr to win
• CR7 to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Riyadh Mahrez and Édouard Mendy are not going to be in action for Al Ahli. They are on national team duty for the AFCON 2025 games. Roger Ibañez is suspended.

Al Nassr will be without the services of Mohamed Simakan, Adulmalik Al Jaber and Saad Haqawi. They are injured.

Sadio Mane is on national team duty for AFCON. Sami Al Najei might miss out due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 86

Al Ahli won: 34

Al Nassr won: 34

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Al-Sanbi (GK); Yousef, Demiral, Majrashi, Al Hawsawi; Gonçalves, Aljohani, Atangana, Galeno; Al-Brikan, Toney

Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Nawaf (GK); Al-Ghannam, Al-Amri, Martínez, Boushal; Ribeiro, Brozovic, Gabriel, Coman; Ronaldo, Félix

Match Prediction

These sides are going to put up an intense contest. Al Nassr are likely to come out on top. They should secure a win against Al Ahli Saudi in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ahli 1-2 Al Nassr

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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