Al Nassr vs Al Fayha Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 17, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Modified at :April 17, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Al Nassr continue to trail Al Hilal by 12 points

While the title may seem out of reach for Al Nassr, they remain determined to exert pressure on the frontrunners. With 21 wins, two draws, and four defeats in 27 league games thus far, Al Nassr enters the contest on the back of a four-game winning streak out of five matches played. Their momentum was momentarily halted with a 2-1 loss in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final, a match marred by Cristiano Ronaldo’s sending-off.

In contrast, Al Fayha arrives with a mixed recent record, securing two wins, suffering two losses, and settling for one draw in their last five league outings. With nine wins, eight draws, and 10 defeats overall in the league this season, they currently occupy the ninth position in the table. Their spirits were lifted by a convincing 3-0 home victory over Al Akhdoud in their previous match.

Kick-off:

Friday, 19 April 2024 at 3:00 PM GMT (8:30 PM IST)

Location: Al-Awwal Stadium

Form:

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

Al Fayha (all competitions): W-D-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Sadio Mane (Al Nassr)

Mane’s reputation precedes him, hailed for his relentless pressing, exceptional dribbling abilities, and blistering pace. Widely regarded as a standout talent of his era, he is frequently lauded as one of the premier players of his generation, earning esteemed recognition as one of the most illustrious African footballers in history. He has 10 goals and 6 assists in the Saudi Pro League this season.

Henry Onyekuru (Al Fayha)

Henry Onyekuru emerges as a promising scoring prospect for this match, particularly considering his recent form with Al-Fayha. Throughout the current league season, he has demonstrated consistent scoring ability, tallying a total of ten goals. Standing at approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, Onyekuru’s stature grants him a low centre of gravity, facilitating swift changes in direction on the field.

Match Facts

Al Nassr are unbeaten against Al Fayha in their previous five meetings.
Al Fayha have won 3 of their last 5 away games.
Al Nassr beat Al Fyaha in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League.

Al Nassr vs Al Fayha: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Al Nassr to win this match – 1.33 (bet365)
Tip 2: Over 3.5 goals to be scored in this match – 2.1 (yes)
Tip 3: Sadio Mane to score first goal – 9/2

Injury & Team News

Al Nassr’s lineup for the upcoming match will be without key players Sami Al-Najei, Anderson Talisca, and Waleed Abdullah, all sidelined due to injuries. Additionally, Cristiano Ronaldo will be absent from the clash due to a suspension.

On the other hand, Al Fayha faces their own injury woes, with Malik Al-Abdulmonem and Mohammed Yahya Majrashi sidelined due to ACL injuries, further depleting their squad depth.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 15

Al Nassr wins – 10

Al Fayha wins – 1

Draws – 4

Predicted Lineup

Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-3-3-):

Ospina; Ahmed, Lajami, Laporte, Telles; Hassan, Brozovic, Alkhaibari; Ghareeb, Mane, Otavio

Al Fayha predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Stojkovic; Al Baqawi, Al Khaibari, Al Shuwaish, Konan; Al Safar, Cimirot, Sabiri; Sakala, Onyekuru, Nwakaeme

Match prediction for Al Nassr vs Al Fayha

Al Nassr seemed poised for a resurgence with four consecutive victories, only to suffer a setback with a 2-1 defeat against Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semi-finals. Al Fayha have endured an inconsistent season, currently occupying the ninth position in the table. While they secured a comfortable victory against 16th-placed Al Akhdoud in their recent outing, they are expected to face a tougher challenge against Al Nassr.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-1 Al Fayha

Telecast

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UK – Sky Sports

US – ESPN

Nigeria – Sporty TV

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