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

Faris Ad-Dahna emerged victorious when they last faced Cristiano Ronaldo and company.

Al Ettifaq are now going to take on Al Nassr for their matchweek 12 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an interesting contest, which is going to take place at the EGO Stadium.

The hosts have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches. They will be at home and this will keep them confident coming into their next outing. Al Ettifaq outplayed Al Nassr last time around and will be keen to repeat a similar performance here. Faris Ad-Dahna will be looking to extend their winning run now.

Having won all of their 10 Saudi Pro League matches this season, the Jorge Jesus-led side are at the top of the points table. Al Nassr are in top form and will be full of confidence despite being the visitors. They are coming in after securing a 3-0 win against Al Okhdood in their previous league matchup.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: EGO Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, December 30
• 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:

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

Georginio Wijnaldum is going to be one of the main men in the squad for Al Ettifaq. He is coming in after scoring a last-minute goal for his side in the last fixture. In 10 league games, he has scored five goals and has an assist to his name this season. He can control the midfield well and is also an important player in the final third.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

The Portuguese talisman scored a sensational brace in the last league fixture for Al Nassr. He put in another top performance to help his side secure three important points. Cristiano Ronaldo has been impressive for both his club and national team this season. In 10 Saudi Pro League appearances, CR7 has scored 12 goals and also has an assist to his name.

Match Facts

• Al Nassr are on a 10-match winning streak in the Saudi Pro League.
• Al Ettifaq are on a two-game winning run.
• Neither of the last five matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Nassr: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Nassr to win @4/11 bet365
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score @8/15 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @11/10

Injury and Team News

Al Ettifaq will be without the services of Joao Costa. He is injured.

Mohamed Simakan, Saad Haqawi and Abdulmalik Al Jaber are not going to be in action for Al Nassr due to their injuries. Sadio Mane is on national team duty. Sami Al Najei might have to sit out due to fitness concerns

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 64

Al Ettifaq won: 15

Al Nassr won: 31

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Al Ettifaq predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Rodák (GK); Dawran, Khateeb, Hendry, Hindi, Calvo; Wijnaldum, Duda, Medrán; Koka, Dembélé

Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-4-2)

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

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking to come up with a win here, but the visitors will not be giving them many chances. Al Nassr are likely to come out on top and defeat Al Ettifaq in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 1-3 Al Nassr

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