Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Super Cup 2025 semi-final

Karim Benzema’s side came out on top when they last faced Al Nassr.

Al Nassr are all set to lock horns with Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup 2025 semi-final fixture. The intense contest between these clubs will take place at the Hong Kong Stadium.

Nassr are coming in after a positive pre-season run. Under Jorge Jesus, they have looked better and it will be interesting to see them battle for a trophy here. Cristiano Ronaldo and company have also seen some changes. Some new faces have been added to the squad, who are likely to make an impact.

Team chemistry in motion 🧪🟡 pic.twitter.com/aPqIaPO5il

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 17, 2025

Al Ittihad the Saudi Pro League champions, are going to put up a strong fight in their Saudi Super Cup fixture against Al Nassr. Karim Benzema and company did not perform up to the mark in their pre-season run, this might become a problem for them. They do have a better record against their upcoming opponents.

Kick-off:

• Location: Hong Kong
• Stadium: Hong Kong Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, August 19
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 p.m. IST/ 12:00 p.m. GMT/ 08:00 a.m. ET/ 05:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Khaled Al Turais
• VAR: Not in use

Form (pre-season):

Al Nassr: W-W-W-L

Al Ittihad: L-L

Players to Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

The Portuguese talisman will once again lead the attacking front for Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo has performed well in the pre-season. The 40-year-old scored six goals in three games, including a hat-trick against the Portugal-based club Rio Ave. CR7 is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

No shortcuts. Only hard work. pic.twitter.com/aKGvdWoBG1

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 16, 2025

Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)

Karim Benzema came up with some ultimate performances for Al Ittihad during the 2024-25 season, which helped them win the league title. The Frenchman is coming in after scoring a brace against Fulham in the previous fixture for his side and will yet again play an important role in the attacking front for his side.

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad are on a two-match winning streak against Al Nassr.
• Al Nassr have lost one of their last four games.
• Al Ittihad have lost both of their last two fixtures.

Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Nassr to win
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Nassr and Al Ittihad are fit and set to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 69

Al Nassr won: 19

Al Ittihad won: 32

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Bento (GK); Boushal, Simakan, Martinez, Yahya; Gabriel, Brozovic; Ribeiro, Felix, Mane; Ronaldo

Al Ittihad predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Al Shanqiti (GK); Al Mousa, Danilo, Borrell, Mitaj; Kante, Fabinho; Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn; Benzema

Match Prediction

It is going to be an intense fixture between these Saudi Pro League clubs, but Nassr are likely to come out on top to defeat Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup 2025 semifinal.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-2 Al Ittihad

Telecast Details

India: No Telecast

USA: fuboTV, Fox Sports

Africa: ESPN Africa

Nigeria: Sporty TV

UK: DAZN

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