⁠Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The home team are without a win in six matches against the visitors.

Both teams are coming into this tie suffering mixed results. Al Khaleej defeated Al Orobah while Al Nassr drew against Al Taawoun. The home side are set to welcome Al Nassr on Tuesday. This clash is set to take place at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in round 16 of the Saudi Pro League. 

Al Khaleej after a three-game winless streak returned to winning ways against Al Orobah. It was a good performance from them as they scored three goals and also kept a clean sheet. Currently languishing in the seventh spot in the overall standings, Georgios Donis’s side have accumulated 23 points so far. However, they have to start performing consistently having registered just a win in their last four matches. 

Al Nassr on the other hand, were held to a 1-1 draw against Al Taawoun in the last match. It will be difficult for Stefano Pioli’s side in the title race as they trail by 11 points behind league leaders Al Hilal. In their last three matches, they have just registered one win which will be concerning for a side with a star-studded lineup within their rank. 

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at 2:50 PM UK; 8:20 PM IST

Location: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium

Form:

⁠Al Khaleej (in all competitions): W-L-L-D-W

Al Nassr (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Abdullah Al Salem (⁠Al Khaleej)

Abdullah Al Salem has been in terrific form for Al Khaleej lately. He is currently the leading goalscorer for them with eight goals in 14 matches while also laying another two assists. His last two matches have been quite impressive as he scored one goal and provided another two to help the team collect four points.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

Despite Cristiano Ronaldo being in magnificent form this season, his team are failing to register wins. The veteran forward is the top scorer for his side this season with 11 goals and doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. His last four games for the club have seen him score four goals but failed to get on the score sheet in the last match.

Match Facts

• Al Khaleej secured a 3-0 win over Al Oroboh in the previous league game
• Al Nassr were held to a 1-1 draw against Al Taawoun in the previous game
• Al Nassr are unbeaten in their last six matches against Al Khaleej

⁠Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Cristiano Ronaldo to score the first goal –11/5 with bet365
• Tip 2: Al Nassr to win this game – 4/11 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Both teams to score in this game – 6/10 with PADDYPOWER

Injury & Team News

Al Khaleej have one injury concern in their squad as Omar Al Oudah is ruled out for a long time due to a muscle injury. 

Meanwhile, Al Nassr will be without midfielder Abdullah Alkhaibari for this clash due to a muscle injury and will be joined on the sidelines by Sami Al-Najei due to a knee injury.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 11

⁠Al Khaleej – 1

Al Nassr – 7

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup

Al Khaleej predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Sehic (GK); Al Hamsal, Tisserand, Al-Khabrani, Rebocho; Hamzi, Kourbelis; Aboulshamat, Fortounis, Martins; Al Salem

⁠Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Krepski (GK); Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Al-Boushali; Otavio, Brozovic; Mane, Gabriel, Ghareeb; Ronaldo

Match Prediction

While many may fancy Al Khaleej to emerge victorious here due to home advantage and the form of Al Nassr. However, we believe the visitors to return to winning ways here considering a strong record against the home side. 

Prediction: ⁠Al Khaleej 1-2 Al Nassr

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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