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

Only two points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday 17 of the Saudi Pro League will take us to the AL-AWWAL PARK Stadium, where Al Nassr will host Al-Taawoun in an enthralling clash.

The home side are currently placed at the 3rd spot on the league table. With 12 wins, one draw, and three losses, Al Nassr have accumulated 37 points from their opening 16 matches. They are coming into this game after securing a 2-1 win over Damac and will look to replicate something similar in their upcoming game.

Al-Taawoun, on the other are currently sitting in the fifth spot in the league. With 11 wins, two draws, and three losses, they have accumulated 35 points from their opening 16 matches. They are just two points behind Al Nassr and can move to the third position with a win.

Their last league fixture ended in a 2-2 draw against Al-Hazem. Al-Taawoun have only won two of their last five fixtures and are going through an inconsistent run right now.  

Kickoff:

Location:  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Stadium: AL-AWWAL PARK Stadium

Date & Kick-off Time: Jan 26 – 11:00 pm IST/05:30 pm GMT/12:30 pm ET/09:30 am PT 

Referee: Not decided

VAR: In use

Form:

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

Al-Taawoun (in all competitions): W-L-W-L-W

Players to watch out for:

Joao Felix (Al Nassr)

The Portuguese attacker has been exceptional ever since he joined Al Nassr during the summer. In 26 appearances, Joao Felix has registered 19 goals and eight assists across all competitions. He is one of the best players in the world when it comes to operating in pockets of space.

His technical ability allows him to beat his marker, and he is also a threat from his long shots.  

Roger Martínez (Al-Taawoun)

The Colombian striker is the top goal scorer of Al Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League this season. He has found the back of the net 14 times. He is in red-hot form right now.

He has scored 11 goals in his last nine appearances. He possesses a natural goal-scoring instinct and is also a lethal finisher in front of the goal.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 5-0 win for Al Nassr.  
• Nassr won 2-1 against Damac in their last game.
• Al-Taawoun played a 2-2 draw against Al-Hazem in their last game. 

Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Nassr to win – 1.88 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.51 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.39 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Al Nassr have their entire squad available for selection.

Al Taawoun, on the other hand, will be without their star attacker, Musa Barrow. He is still recovering from a torn lateral knee ligament.

Head-to-Head:

Total matches: 37

Al Nassr won: 23

Al-Taawoun won: 7

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups:

Al Nassr (4-1-4-1)

Bento(GK); Al-Nasser, Martinez, Simakan, Al-Ghanam; Brozovic; Coman, Felix, Angelo, Ghareeb; Ronaldo

Al-Taawoun (3-4-2-1)

Mailson(GK), Al Alaeli, Sembene, Al-Dossari, Mahzari; Hugo, El Mahdioui, Fulgini; Zambrano, Martinez, Al-Kuwaykibi

Match Prediction:

Al Nassr are expected to register a win over Al Taawoun in their upcoming clash.  

Prediction: Al Nassr 2-1 Al-Taawoun

Telecast details:

India: FanCode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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