Al Nassr vs Rio Ave Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendly 2025

These clubs are going to face each other for the first time.

Al Nassr are all set to square off against Rio Ave in a pre-season club friendly game. The interesting contest between these sides is scheduled to take place at the Estádio Algarve.

The Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr are looking sharp. They have won both of their previous pre-season games and will now be feeling confident despite being away from home. Under Jorge Jesus, the clubs has looked better and they will be looking to carry on their current form.

For Rio Ave, it is going to be the first pre-season game. They finished 11th during their 2024-25 campaign in the Liga Portugal. Rio Ave were only able to deliver average to below average performances. The upcoming game against Cristiano Ronaldo and company is not going to be an easy one for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Almancil, Portugal
• Stadium: Estádio Algarve
• Date: Friday, August 8
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, August 7; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Pre-season Form:

Al Nassr: W-W

Players to Watch

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to action for Nassr after the UEFA Nations League triumph with Portugal. CR7 scored the goal on his return to the football field. His goal made a difference and helped the Saudi Pro League side secure a win in their previous friendly game. The Portuguese talisman will yet again lead his side in the attacking front.

Clayton (Rio Ave)

The 26-year-old forward from Brazil scored 14 goals and also bagged a couple of assists in the Liga Portugal for Rio Ave. Despite his team’s poor performance, Clayton was in the attacking front and tried making a difference and which was not enough in the end. He will be looking to step up here.

Match Facts

• Al Nassr are on a two-match winning run.
• This will the first ever meeting between Al Nassr and Rio Ave.
• Rio Ave are contesting in their first pre-season game of 2025.

Al Nassr vs Rio Ave: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Nassr to win
• Cristiano Ronaldo to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Nassr and Rio Ave are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Al Nassr won: 0

Rio Ave won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Bento (GK); Al-Ghannam, Simakan, Al Sharari, Yahya; Gabriel, Brozovic; Ribeiro, Felix, Mane; Ronaldo

Rio Ave predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Miszta (GK); Tomé, Petrasso, Ntoi, Abbey; Aguilera; Luiz, Novais, Bakoulas, Vrousai; Clayton

Match Prediction

It is going to be an interesting fixture as these clubs are going to face each other for the first time ever. Nassr are likely to come out and top to defeat Rio Ave in the upcoming friendly game.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-1 Rio Ave

Telecast Details

Fans can tune into STC TV to watch the live streaming of this pre-season friendly game.

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