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

These two teams have not drawn any of their last 20 matches.

Both teams are coming into this tie after impressive victories in the last match. Al Taawoun who sit eight at the table are set to welcome Al Nassr on Friday. This clash is set to take place at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in round 15 of the Saudi Pro League. 

Al Taawoun pulled a massive win in the last match as they hammered Al Qadsiah with a 3-0 scoreline. A brace from Musa Barrow and a header from Waleed Al-Ahmed was enough to seal the tie. Rodolfo Arruabarrena’s side are languishing in eighth position in the standings and now face an in-form Al Nassr. It was an impressive comeback from them to return to winning ways after suffering a defeat against the same opponent in King’s Cup.

Al Nassr on the other hand, bounced back to winning ways registering a 3-1 win over Al Okhdood. Currently languishing in third spot, Stefano Pioli’s side trail by nine points behind league leaders Al Hilal. It has been a mixed campaign for them so far as they have failed to consistently pull the victories on the road. The problem for them this season has been their inability to win matches early as they have dropped many points from winning positions. 

Kick-Off:

Friday, 17 January 2025 at 5:00 PM UK; 10:30 PM IST

Location: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Musa Barrow (⁠Al Taawoun)

Musa Barrow was in impressive form against Al Qadsiah in the last match. The Gambia international’s brace was enough for them to register an impressive. This season, Barrow has nine goals to his name from 14 matches and will be the player to look out for in this match. His last two matches for them have seen him score three goals and also provide an assist. 

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

Cristiano Ronaldo has been in magnificent form for Al Nassr this season. The player has continued his goalscoring streak against Al Okhdood in the last match. The veteran forward has already scored 11 goals from 13 matches and doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. He has scored five goals in his last four matches finding the net in all of them.

The captain, the icon, the game changer. Ronaldo in his element! 😮‍💨🐐 pic.twitter.com/deQvrNoqiv

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) January 9, 2025

Match Facts

• Al Taawoun pulled an impressive 3-0 victory over Al Qadsiah in the previous league game
• Al Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over Al Okhdood in the previous game
• Al Taawoun and Al Nassr have not drawn any of their last 20 matches

⁠Al Taawoun vs Al Nassr: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Cristiano Ronaldo to score the first goal –9/4 with bet365
• Tip 2: Al Nassr to win this game – 4/9 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Both teams to score in this game – 6/10 with PADDYPOWER

Injury & Team News

Al Taawoun have two injury concerns in their squad. Rakan Al-Tulayhi is back in training after a long injury with Mohammed Marzouq being the other possible doubt for this clash. 

Meanwhile, Al Nassr will be without midfielder Abdullah Alkhaibari for this clash due to a muscle injury and will be joined on the sidelines by Sami Al-Najei.

Team spirit shines on the field! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GWHJM4ShkI

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) January 13, 2025

Head to Head

Total Matches – 24

⁠Al Taawoun – 7

Al Nassr – 15

Draws – 2

Predicted Lineup

Al Taawoun predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Mailson (GK); Girotto, Al Slaluli, Al-Ahmad; Bahusayn, Al Farhan, El Mahdioui, Fajr, Al Nasser; Barrow, Adam

⁠Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Krepski (GK); Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Al- Al-Boushali; Otavio, Al-Hassan; Mane, Gabriel, Ghareeb; Ronaldo

Match Prediction

The match is going to be an interesting one considering both sides have not drawn any of their last 20 matches. We can expect a flurry of goals here with Al Nassr emerging victorious. 

Prediction: ⁠Al Taawoun 1-3 Al Nassr

Telecast

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN UK

US –  fuboTV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV

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