Al Nassr vs Damac Lineups, prediction, betting tips & odds
Knight of Najd suffered their first league defeat in the previous game.
After suffering their first league defeat of the season against promoted side Al Qadsiah, Al Nassr are set to take on Damac in the round 12 action of the Saudi Pro League, as they aim to get back to winning ways at the Al-Awwal Park on Friday.
Al Nassr have made a mixed start to the new season accumulating 22 points from the opening eleven matches. This has seen them trail by eight points against league leaders Al Hilal. However, Knight of Najd have done well in the AFC Champions League Elite West winning four from five games and drawing another. Now, the focus for Stefan Pioli’s troops will be to reduce the deficit at the top.
Damac on the other hand are going through a redemption period having won consecutive games for the first time this season in their previous two encounters. This recent run of good form has seen them move to 11th position in the standings having gathered 14 points from the starting 11 games of the season. However, they now face a tough task against in-form Cristiano Ronaldo’s side who will be aiming to bounce back in this game.
Kick-Off:
Friday, 29 November 2024 at 2:40 PM UK; 8:10 PM IST
Location: Al-Awwal Park
Form:
Al Nassr (in all competitions): D-W-W-L-W
Damac (in all competitions): D-L-D-W-W
Players to Watch
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been the difference maker for Al Nassr this season and without him, things could have gone worse. The veteran forward has seven goals to his name in the league and 13 goals in all competitions this season. He will now aim to inspire Knight of Najd to another victory here after his midweek heroics where he netted a brace to secure the win for them.
Georges-Kevin N’Koudou (Damac)
Georges-Kevin N’Koudou has been in sensational form for Damac this season having scored seven goals to lead the goalscoring charts for them. Having signed in the summer of 2023, he was their best player in the previous campaign and has carried the same form this season. N’Koudou is a pacey forward who can beat defenders using his dribbling skills and directness in the final third.
Match Facts
- Al Nassr suffered a 2-1 loss against Al Qadsiah in the previous league game
- Damac secured a 2-1 victory over Al Kholood in the previous league game
- Al Nassr have been awarded the most penalties this season (5)
Al Nassr vs Damac: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Cristiano Ronaldo to score the first goal– 2/1 with bet365
- Tip 2: Al Nassr to win this game – 2/11 with William HILL
- Tip 3: Both teams to score in this game– 4/5 with sky bet
Injury & Team News
Al Nassr have three injury concerns in their squad as Aymeric Laporte and Anderson Talisca join the injury table with long-term absentee Sami Al-Najei who is out with a knee injury.
Meanwhile, Damac have two injury concerns in their squad as Florin Nita is ruled out due to a muscle injury while Tarek Hamed remains a possible doubt for this game. Also, Ramzi Solan is suspended for this clash after getting sent off in the previous game.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 10
Al Nassr – 7
Damac – 1
Draws – 2
Predicted Lineup
Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Krepski (GK); Al Ghanam, Simakan, Lajami, Al-Boushail; Alkhaibari, Brozovic; Angelo, Otavio, Mane; Ronaldo
Damac predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Al Bukhari (GK); Al-Hawsawi, Chafai, Bedrane, Al-Anazi; Fallatah, Mohammed; Hazzaa, Kamano, N’Koudou; Diallo
Match Prediction for Al Nassr vs Damac
After losing their previous game, Al Nassr will be looking to win this game here but will have to get past an inform Damac side who have secured consecutive victories. But with Cristiano Ronaldo in a rich vein of form, we expect Al Nassr to triumph here.
Prediction: Al Nassr 3-1 Damac
Telecast for Al Nassr vs Damac
India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK – DAZN UK
US – fuboTV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria – StarTimes App, Sporty TV
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