Saudi Pro League: Al Nassr vs Al Tai: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 29, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Modified at :March 29, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 50 club goals for the Knights of Najd

Al Nassr are currently in second place in the Saudi Pro League. They have managed to total 56 points on the league table after playing 24 games. Last game in action, they were up against Al Ahli. A Cristiano Ronaldo penalty helped secure all three points that day.

Unlike their upcoming hosts, Al Tai aren’t in a comfortable position. A 1-1 draw with Al Ettifaq last game meant managing just 22 points after 24 league fixtures. This keeps them in the relegation zone and 2 points below Al Riyadh.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 30 March 2024 at 7:00 PM UK

Sunday, 31 March 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Al-Awwal Stadium

Form

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

Al Tai (in all competitions): D-W-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

The 39-year-old forward was in action for his national team Portugal. His team lost 2-0 to Slovenia. The 23-league goal-scoring man is expected to dust himself off fast as he has done all his career. Last game for Al Nassr, his penalty meant totalling 50 club goals for the Saudi outfit.

Bernard Mensah (Al Tai)

Wearing the number 43 on his back, Bernard Mensah should be seen alongside Alfa Semedo in the midfield position. For Al Tai, the 29-year midfielder has scored 11 goals after featuring in 20 of the league fixtures this season. His last goal helped his side win 1-0 against Al Hazm.

Match Facts

In the reverse fixture, Al Nassr won the game 2-1
The visitors just have 6 wins this league season while the hosts have managed to win exactly thrice that number
The Knights of Najd player Cristiano Ronaldo is the current Saudi Pro League top scorer with 23 goals

Injury & Team News

Talisca who has scored 16 league goals for Al Nassr will be the big miss. He has a muscle injury to recover from.

On the other hand, the Knights of The North are injury-free at the time of writing. We might even see head coach Laurențiu Reghecampf use the same lineup that was able to withstand Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq last game.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 5

Al Nassr wins – 4

Al Tai wins – 1

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup

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

Ospina (GK); Yahya, Alawjami, Laporte, Telles; Otavio, Brozovic; Mane, Al-Najei, Ghareeb; Ronaldo

Al Tai predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Al Bagawi (GK); Al Nakhli, Bauer, Roco, Aljohani; Semedo, Mensah; Cordea, Al-Shamlan, Al-Moasher; Misidjan

Match Prediction for Al Nassr vs Al Tai

There is a contrast of day and night in the performance of both sides in the Saudi league. The visiting team are in the relegation battle and surely will find it hard to earn a win against the second-best team in the division. Expecting a home win.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-0 Al Tai

Telecast for Al Nassr vs Al Tai

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN, Sky Sports

US – ESPN

Nigeria – Sporty TV

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