Preview: Al Kholood vs Al Nassr Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26
25 points separate the two sides on the points table.
Matchday 18 of the Saudi Pro League will take us to the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, where Al Kholood will lock horns with Al Nassr in an exciting clash.
The home side are currently placed 13th in the points table. They have registered five wins and 12 losses in their opening 17 matches. Al Kholood are coming into this game after losing 2-1 against Al-Ettifaq in their last game.
Al Nassr, on the other hand, are currently placed 3rd in the points table and are just five points behind the league leaders, Al Hilal. They have only accumulated 40 points from their opening 17 games. Al Nassr won 1-0 against Al Taawoun in their last game and are coming into this game as favourites.
Kickoff:
Location: Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium
Date and Kickoff time: Jan 30 – 11:00 pm IST, 05:30 pm GMT, 12:30 pm ET, 09:30 am PT
Referee: Not decided
VAR: In Use
Form:
Al Kholood (in all competitions): L-W-L-L-L
Al Nassr (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-L
Players to watch out for:
John Buckley (Al Kholood)
Despite Al Kholood’s underwhelming form in this season so far, John Buckley has emerged as one of their best performer. The midfielder is very versatile and can play all across the midfield. He is a threat from dead-ball situations as well.
Joao Felix (Al Nassr)
The Portuguese attacker has been exceptional ever since he joined Nassr during the summer. In 27 appearances, Joao Felix has registered 19 goals and eight assists across all competitions. He is one of the best players in the world when it comes to operating in pockets of space.
His technical ability allows him to beat his marker, and he is also a threat from his long shots.
Match Facts:
- The last encounter between these two teams ended in a 2-0 win for Nassr.
- Al Kholood lost 2-1 against Al Taawoun in their last game.
- Al Nassr won 1-0 against Al Taawoun in their last game.
Al Kholood vs Al Nassr: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Al Nassr to win – 1.93 by Dafabet
- Tip 2: Both Teams to score – 1.59 by 1XBET
- Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.78 by Stake
Injury and Team News:
Abdulmalik Al-Harbi and Myziane Maolida will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.
Al Nassr, on the other hand, will have their entire squad available for selection.
Head to Head:
Total matches: 3
Al Kholood won: 0
Al Nassr won: 2
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups:
Al Kholood (4-4-2)
Cozzani(GK); Al-Shahri, Pinas, Gyömbér, Solan; Sawaan, Buckley, N’Doram, Al-Aliwa; Bahbri, Enrique
Al Nassr (4-4-2)
Bento(GK); Al Nasser, Simakan, Martínez, Al Ghanam; Coman, Al-Khaibari, Brozović, Mané; Felix, Ronaldo
Match Prediction:
Al Nassr have a very strong squad and are expected to register a win over Al Kholood in their upcoming match.
Prediction: Al Kholood 1-2 Al Nassr
Telecast details:
India: Fancode
UK: DAZN UK
USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV
Where to watch Al Kholood vs Al Nassr live in India?
It will be streamed live on FanCode in India.
Where will Al Kholood vs Al Nassr be played?
It will be played at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Who won the last Head-to-Head encounter between Al Kholood and Al Nassr?
The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-0 win for Nassr.
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