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

The Knight of Najd will look to bag three points to move up the table. 

Saudi Pro League has created a huge impact on the football sport, being the biggest league in the Middle East. The season 2024-25 is the league’s 49th edition. A total of 18 teams play a total of 34 matches each.

Two such teams, Al Nassr FC and Al Wehda will be facing each other in their fifth match of the league. As of now, the Knight of Najd are standing at fifth, while Al Wehda are at 14th. 

Out of the four matches so far, the hosts have won two and Al Wehda have won one. The last match for both teams was in the King’s Cup round of 32. Both the teams secured the win, however, Al Wehda’s win came out of penalties. This is going to be a crucial match for both teams, as both teams look to move up the table, especially Al Wehda. 

Kick-Off: 

Friday, 27th Sep at 8:50 PM (IST)

Location: Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Form: 

Al Nassr (Last five matches): W-W-D-D-W

Al Wehda (Last five matches): W-L-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Talisca (Al Nassr)

Talisca, a Brazilian national, is currently one of the most important players of Al Nassr. This is his fourth season with the team. Last season, he was among the top scorers of his team and also of the league.

In the 2023-24 season, while appearing in 17 matches, he scored 16 and assisted four goals. This season so far, in four matches, he has already scored thrice. 

Odion Ighalo (Al Wehda)

Odion Ighalo, a Nigerian national is one of the most experienced players in the team. This is his second season. Previously he was part of Al Hilal.

Last season, Ighalo, while appearing in 31 matches for Wehda, scored 15 goals. He was called in as a substitute in the last match, in which he scored an equaliser to save his team. 

Match Facts

• Al Nassr’s winning percentage considering their last 10 matches is 40%, while they have lost 30% of their matches.
• Al Wehda have lost 50% of the last few matches.
• The last time these two teams met, the Knight of Najd recorded one of their biggest wins against Al Wehda, it involved a goal difference of six. 

Al Nassr vs Al Wehda: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: Al Nassr to win the match- 1/8 bet365
• Tip2: Both the teams to score the goals- Yes 5/6 bet365
• Tip3: Match will end with goals over 3.5- 8/13 bet365

Injury and Team News 

As of now in Al Nassr’s side, their main midfielder Marcelo Brozovic is out due to injury. Also, Sami Al-Najei will be absent due to injury concerns. Both of these players are expected to return in October. Rest of the team should be the same as the last time with Cristiano Ronaldo joining the squad. 

In Al Wehda’s side, their defender Bandar Darwish will be absent, as he received red in the previous game. Sultan Al Akouz is also out due to a ligament injury and is not expected to return any time soon. They will most probably make Odion Ighalo part of the playing eleven in place of Mourad Khodari.  

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 33

Al Nassr: 19

Al Wehda: 8

Draws: 6

Predicted Line-ups for: Al Nassr vs Al Wehda

Al Nassr (4-2-3-1)

Bento; Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Al-Najdi; Khaibari, Otavio; Talisca, Otavio, Mane; Ronaldo

Al Wehda (4-2-3-1)

Al-Owaishir; Mowalad, Hafith, Salem, Alaeli; Cretu, Al Makahasi; Amyn, Bacuna, Goodwin; Ighalo

Match Prediction for: Al Nassr vs Al Wehda

All the odds are favouring Al Nassr at the moment. Also, the past stats show how they have dominated the rivalry. On top of everything, it’s the home advantage. Al Nassr are more than likely to win this match. 

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-1 Al Wehda

Telecast Details

India –  Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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