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

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. dropped a few points in their last league game.

Al Nassr are set to host Al Kholood in match week 25 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. Stefano Pioli’s men initially performed well but have significantly dropped points in their last few games, which has put them in fourth place on the points table. They have dropped five points in the last two league games.

Al Nassr will be at home this time around, which will keep them confident in their next Saudi Pro League match against Al Kholood. Stefano Pioli’s men are coming in after securing a win in their AFC Champions League Elite fixture against Esteghlal. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. performed well in all aspects. They attacked well and kept the ball to themselves for the majority of the time.

The visitors Al Kholood will be confident as they are coming in after securing two back-to-back wins in the Saudi league. They are in 10th place in the points table after their below-average performances in their league fixtures till now this season. The visitors are surely going to face a tough time against Cristiano Ronaldo’s team.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
• Date: Saturday, March 15
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST / Friday, March 14; 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET/ 11:00 PT
• Referee:
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Nassr: W-L-D-D-W

Al Kholood: L-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong and is the top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League this season. The Portugal talisman is trying to defend his Golden Boot from last season. CR7 knows how to find spaces in the opponent’s defence and with the proper help of the team, Ronaldo can lead his side to a win here.

Precision from Ronaldo 🎯Passion from Durán 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8kF5omKTc8

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) March 10, 2025

Myziane Maolida (Al Kholood)

Myziane Maolida have shown some decent performances this season. He has scored a total of 12 goals in 24 league matches so far and has been the most consistent performer for Al Kholood. Leading the attack from the right, Maolida can create problems for Al Nassr. He will have to step up here for his team and help them earn those three points.

Match Facts

• Al Nassr have not won any of their last two Saudi Pro League games.
• Al Kholood are on a two-match winning streak in the league.
• This will be the second meeting between Al Nassr and Al Kholood.

Al Nassr vs Al Kholood: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Nassr to win @2/9 Ladbrokes
• Goals over 3.5 @11/10 Skybet
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score @5/2 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Otavio, Ali Lajami, Alkhaibari and Sultan Al Ghanam are injured and will not be available for Al Nassr. Mohammed Al Fail received a red card and is suspended.

All of the squad members for Al Kholood are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Al Nassr won: 1

Al Kholood won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Bento (GK); Boushal, Simakan, Laporte, Al Najdi; Al Hassan, Brozovic; Duran, Yahya, Mane; Ronaldo

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

Grohe (GK); Al Hawsawi, Troost-Ekong, Gyomber, Al Shamrani; N’Doram, Dieng; Al Hammami, Sawan Samili, Maolida; Muleka

Match Prediction

The previous match between the two sides ended in a draw. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr are likely to defeat Al Kholood in this Saudi Pro League fixture.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-2 Al Kholood

Telecast Details

India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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