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

League leaders Al Nassr will take on relegation-placed Al Fateh on matchday 5 in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Nassr will believe they have a brilliant chance of winning the Saudi Pro League this season. They started their season very well, and now are sitting at the top.

Even though it is quite early to predict the outcome of this season, their rival didn’t start the season as they would’ve liked to. They have comfortably won four league matches till now, and with 12 points, are the league leaders.

Al Nassr do have a great record against Al Fateh. But to beat them, they can’t afford to take them lightly.

Last season, they won once and lost the other league game against them. Even though they are playing at home, they will have to make sure to win this match in a dominating way to maintain their gap at the top.

On the other hand, Al Fateh have yet to win a match this season. In four league matches so far, they have drawn once and lost the rest of the games.

With only one point on the table, they are currently in the relegation zone. Pressure is building up on the players and the management. They will have to make sure to get at least a point against the league leaders.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
• Date: Saturday, 18 October
• Kick-Off Time: 11:30 PM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

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— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) October 16, 2025

Form

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

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

Players to Watch

Joao Felix (Al Nassr)

The Portuguese international is having a good time in the Saudi Pro League since joining his national team teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. This is his first season with the club. In three league games, he has scored two goals so far.

Felix’s performance has been quite impressive so far. Considering his age, he arrived quite early in the Middle East. The club do have a lot of expectations from him, and he is surely capable of helping his team to achieve great things this season.

Matias Vargas (Al Fateh)

The Argentine was once a very promising player who also made it into the national team. But he chose a different path, as he left Europe to play in Asia. Vargas joined Shanghai Port in China and played some good football. Now he is a key part of Al Fateh in Saudi Arabia.

Despite being very short, he is someone who has no fear and always plays with courage on the field. Things aren’t going quite well for Al Fateh, but he is capable of turning around the situation. Quality-wise, he isn’t the best, but just like a typical South American player, he is someone on whom the team can rely to give his best.

In four games, he has scored only once this season.

Match Facts

• Last season, both teams won one game each in the league against each other.
• 50% of matches between these two sides saw more than 2.5 goals scored on average.
• Al Nassr are currently placed at the top, while Al Fateh are sitting in 16th place.

Al Nassr vs Al Fateh: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Al Nassr to win this fixture – 1/5 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Al Nassr will have all the players available for selection. No injury concerns going into the match. None of the players are suspended for the upcoming fixture as well.

Fernando Pacheco will be suspended, as he got a red card in the last league game against Al-Qadisiyah. The rest of the players are fit to play for the visitors.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 33

Al Nassr: 19

Al Fateh: 4

Draws: 10

Predicted Lineups

Al Nassr Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Bento (GK); Al Ghanam, Alamri, Martinez, Boushal; Coman, Brozovic, G, Yahya; Felix, Mane

Al Fateh Predicted Lineup (4-2-2-2):

Bukhari (GK); Baattiah, Fernandes, Saadane, Darisi; Youssouf, Bendebka; Batna, Othman; Ekambi, Vargas

Match Prediction

The team in yellow are in fine form, and they are clear favourites to win this home fixture. They will look to increase their gap at the top and will hope to win by a good margin.

Al Fateh, on the other hand, are struggling to perform well. Looks like they will suffer a lot against Al Nassr. The home team should comfortably win the match.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-1 Al Fateh

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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