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

Published at :April 3, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Modified at :April 3, 2024 at 4:47 PM

Can Damac fight the Knights of Najd who won their last league game by 8-0?

The Damac FC which is based in the Khamis Mushait city of Saudi Arabia is currently in the 7th standing in the Saudi Pro League. In the last game, they were held by Al Hazm to a 0-0 scoreline in the league. Next up on schedule are the mighty side of Al Nassr.

Al Nassr were on fire last game. In the Saudi league, they were up against Abha. And no one would have predicted an 8-0 scoreline before the game. Out of the 8 goals, 3 came from Portuguese phenom Cristiano Ronaldo.

Kick-Off:

Friday, 5 April 2024 at 8:00 PM UK

Saturday, 6 April 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium

Form

Damac (in all competitions): D-L-L-W-L

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

Players to Watch

Georges-Kévin N’Koudou (Damac)

In the SPL, Damac have so far netted 38 goals after 26 league games. And out of those 38, 19 goals have had input from Georges-Kévin N’Koudou who has made 24 appearances. The 29-year-old winger has so far scored 15 goals and made 4 assists. Reminder he was a free transfer from Turkish side Besiktas JK at the start of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

What a player! Aging like fine wine. When the world doubts his ability, he pops up back again. In the Abha match, Cristiano Ronaldo scored two free-kick goals and another stunner to complete a first-half hattrick. He is 39 but shows no signs of slowing down just yet.

Match Facts

Al Nassr won their last game by an emphatic 8-0 scoreline
The visiting team has the league’s top scorer Ronaldo who is on 29 goals
The hosts lost the reverse fixture 2-1 back in October 2023

Injury & Team News

Head coach Cosmin Contra of Damac has a player out suspended. Right back Sanousi Hawsawi received a direct red card in the Al Khaleej game, so won’t be available in this one as well.

The visiting team head coach Luis Castro has some players out for this game. Abdullah Alkhaibari, Abdulelah Al Amri and goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah have a few days more to return from injuries. Right back Sultan Al Ghanam is expected to be back from muscle injury in the middle of this month. Anderson Talisca remains the only long-term absentee.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 9

Damac wins – 1

Al Nassr wins – 6

Draws – 2

Predicted Lineup

Damac predicted lineup (4-1-4-1):

Zeghba (GK); Solan, Chafai, Bedrane, Al-Anazi; Munshi; Al-Bishi, Majrashi, Stanciu, N’Koudou; Zain

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

Ospina (GK); Boushal, Al-Fatil, Laporte, Telles; Otavio, Al Sulaiheem; Mane, Al-Najei, Ghareeb; Ronaldo

Match Prediction for Damac vs Al Nassr

Damac will have to be on their toes not only to attack but mainly to defend their own goal. After an 8-0 victory that included a hattrick by goal-hungry Ronaldo, all eyes in the league will be on Al Nassr. Expecting the visiting side to do the double over Damac with some fair ease.

Prediction: Damac 1-3 Al Nassr

Telecast for Damac vs Al Nassr

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – DAZN, Sky Sports

US – ESPN

Nigeria – Sporty TV

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