Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr ae looking to stop top of the table Al Ittihad, as third faces first in the Saudi Pro League.
Both teams are coming off a win in their last league fixture, but it is Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad that sit eight point above opponents Al Nassr at the top of the table.
Al Nassr have found their feet in the league again, winning 2-0 against Damac going into this huge clash. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the goals in that clash and will be looking to continue his goal scoring form to bring his side back into the title race.
Odds
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| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Al Ittihad | |
| Draw | |
| Al Nassr |
Al Ittihad Winless in Last Two Games with Al Nassr
| Total | Al Ittihad | Al Nassr | Draw | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| Goals | 71 | 31 | 40 |
Al Nassr have had the better of Al Ittihad in their last two matchups, but traditionally it has been a close contest between the two teams.
Last season Al Nassr did the double over Al Itthad by some margin, having an aggregate score of 9-4 over their rivals.
In the team’s last outing Al Nassr were dominant in victory, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting twice in a 4-2 win back in May.
Al Ittihad vs. Al Nassr Key Stats
- Al Nassr have the better form in this fixture but Al Ittihad have lost just one league game this season and haven’t drawn.
- Al Nassr have only won two of their last five league games.
- Al Itthad have won their last eight league games.
Al Ittihad Team News
Karim Benzema made a scoring return from injury in the teams 4-0 win over Al Ettifaq, the Frenchman will continue to lead the line in this fixture.
Elsewhere Luiz Felipe could miss out as he looks to build up match fitness.
Moussa Diaby, Ahmed Bamsaud, Ahmed Mohammed Sharahili and Abdulaziz Al Bishi all remain out.
Possible Lineup
Predrag Radjkovic (GK); Marion Mitaj, Danilo Pereira, Hasan Kadesh, Muhanned Shanqeeti, Fabinho, N’Golo Kante, Steven Bergwijn, Houssem Aouar, Abdalellah, Karim Benzema
Al Nassr Team News
Cristiano Ronaldo continued to score in an Al Nassr shirt, netting two in his last appearance. After missing the team’s midweek cup clash, he will return to lead the line.
Aymeric Laporte looks set to miss out as he builds up match fitness.
Elsewhere Sami Al-Najei remains unavailable with a knee injury.
Possible Lineup
Bento Krepski (GK); Sultan Al Ghanam, Mohamed Simakan, Mohammed Al Fatil, Nawaf Al-Boushail, Abdullah Alkhaibari, Marcelo Brozovic, Angelo Gabriel, Otavio, Sadio Mane, Cristiano Ronaldo
Al Ittihad vs. Al Nassr Picks
Despite their recent form in this matchup, Al Itthad have been on a role since the start of the season, winning all but one game.
Whilst Al Nassr have come back into the fray, with Cristiano Ronaldo returning the goals, it is hard to back them getting one over the league leaders here. Especially with the return of Karim Benzema to the home team. A close one, but Al Ittihad certainly the stronger.
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