Preview: Al Nassr vs Al Najma Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

Cristiano Ronaldo and company dominated the proceedings when these sides last met.

Al Nassr will now face Al Najma SC in matchweek 27 of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. The Al Awwal Park is going to witness this entertaining outing between these clubs.

The Jorge Jesus-led side have been performing well. They are at the top of the league table with 22 wins in 26 games. In their last league outing, Al Nassr secured a 5-0 win against Al Khaleej. They are going to be the hosts for their upcoming outing, which will be an added advantage for them.

Training never stops at Nassr 💛 pic.twitter.com/XPvVJKaRhB

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) March 31, 2026

Al Najma SC are on a poor run of form at the moment and they are likely to struggle in their next one. The visitors have faced back-to-back defeats in their last five matches. Nestor El Maestro’s men will be looking to return to winning ways, but being away from home is going to keep them under pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
• Date: Friday, April 3
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM IST/ 06:00 PM GMT/ 01:00 AM ET/ 10:00 AM PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Nassr: W-W-W-W-W

Al Najma: L-L-L-L-L

Players to Watch

Joao Felix (Al Nassr)

The 26-year-old is once again going to be one of the main attacking threats for Al Nassr. He has been in a decent run of form and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Joao Felix is coming in after scoring an important goal for the Portugal national football team in their previous outing against the USA. In 26 Saudi Pro League appearances this season, he has scored 15 goals and has 11 assists to his name.

Felippe Cardoso (Al Najma)

Felippe Cardoso will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against an inform Al Nassr. He was the sole goal scorer for Al Najma SC in their last league outing, but it was not enough to get them a win. He has four goal involvements in six league games of the ongoing campaign.

Match Facts

• Al Nassr have emerged victorious in all of their last five matches.
• Al Najma are on a five-match losing streak.
• Neither of the matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Al Nassr vs Al Najma: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Nassr to win @1/16 bet365
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score @8/25 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @4/7 BOYLE Sports

Injury and Team News

Raghed Najja and Mubarak Al Buainain are not going to be in action for Al Nassr. They are injured and are likely to return to action in December 2026. Sadio Mane, Inigo Martinez, Saad Haqawi and Sami Al Najei might also miss out due to their fitness issues. Cristiano Ronaldo is training with the first team and is likely to start.

Consistency at the highest level… every moment counts 🤩A perfect cross from Sultan, a perfect finish from Ronaldo 💛 pic.twitter.com/TL6WcdY3E7

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) March 31, 2026

Al Najma will miss out on the services of Mohammed Al Kunaydiri. He is injured and might return to action during August 2026.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 14

Al Nassr won: 11

Al Najma won: 3

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Bento (GK); Boushal, Simakan, Al Amri, Saad Al Nasser; Brozovic, Gabriel; Coman, Felix, Yahya; Ronaldo

Al Najma predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Braga (GK); Dawran, Al Hawsawi, Al Harabi, Samir, Al Subai; Boutobba, Emad, Guga, Lazaro; Cardoso

Match Prediction

The hosts are on a top run of form and will be gunning for another win. Al Nassr are likely to ease past Al Najma SC in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Nassr 4-0 Al Najma

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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