Stefano Pioli’s men have already defeated Al Khaleej once this season.
Al Nassr are ready to host Al Khaleej in the match week 33 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 fixture. Al Awwal Park is all set to witness the intense league clash between the two Saudi sides.
Al Nassr are in the fourth spot and failed to win the Saudi Pro League title this season because they have not been able to perform up to their mark. They might also miss out on competing in the AFC Champions League Elite in the next season. Al Nassr will have to win both of their remaining matches to compete in the ACL next season.
Al Khaleej do not have a very positive run against Al Nassr. This time they will be away from home, which will be a pressurising situation for them. Al Khaleej are placed 10th on the Saudi League points table after their average performances this season. It is going to be a tough contest for them against Stefano Pioli’s men.
Kick-off:
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Stadium: Al Awwal Park
- Date: Wednesday, May 21
- Kick-off Time: 21:40 IST/ 16:10 GMT/ 11:10 ET/ 08:10 PT
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
Al Nassr: W-L-L-W-D
Al Khaleej: L-D-L-L-W
Players to Watch
Jhon Duran (Al Nassr)
In the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Jhon Duran will be leading the attacking front for his side yet again. The 21-year-old Colombian forward has scored seven goals in 12 Saudi Pro League matches this season. He is going to be a menace to Al Khaleej’s defence. The hosts will need goals yet again and Duran can help them dominate the opposition.
Abdullah Al Salim (Al Khaleej)
The 32-year-old Saudi Arabian forward is going to play an important role for Al Khaleej as they take on Al Nassr next. Abdullah Al Salim has 14 goal contributions in 31 Saudi League matches this season. Although he has not been able to engrave his name on the scoresheet in the last few games, he might emerge as a game-changer for his side.
Match Facts
- The home side are on a four-match winning run against Al Khaleej.
- Al Khaleej have not won any of their last five fixtures against Al Nassr.
- Nassr have scored 18 goals in their last five matches.
Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej: Betting Tips and Odds
- Al Nassr to win @2/9 Ladbrokes
- Jhon Duran to score @10/3 bet365
- Goals over 3.5 @4/5 10 bet
Injury and Team News
Aymeric Laporte and Abdulrahman Ghareeb are injured and will not be in action for Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Simakan might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.
Al Khaleej will be without the services of Omar Al Oudah as he is injured.
Predicted Lineups
Al Nassr predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Bento (GK); Al Ghannam, Lajami, Al Fatil, Boushal; Brozovic, Al Sulaiheem; Yahya, Otavio, Mane; Duran
Al Khaleej predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Raed (GK); Al Hamsal, Al Fahad, Khubrani, Rebocho; Hamzi, Kourbelis; Murg, Fortounis, Saleh; Al Salim
Match Prediction
Stefano Pioli’s men do have a positive record against their upcoming opponents. Nassr might go on to defeat Al Khaleej in their upcoming Saudi Pro League 2024-25 clash.
Prediction: Al Nassr 3-1 Al Khaleej
Telecast Details
India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: DAZN UK
USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV
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