Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr are looking to regain their top-three position as they host Al Akhdoud in the Saudi Pro League.
The home team are looking to recover from a 2-1 loss to table toppers Al Ittihad, that saw them lose ground in the title race.
Away side Al Akhdoud will be trying to build on there last win against Al Wehda, as Stjepan Tomas’s side sit just three points above the relegation zone.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Al Nassr | -371 |
| Draw | +500 |
| Al Akhdoud | +600 |
Two Wins in Two for Al Nassr
| Total | Al Nassr | Al Akhdoud | Draw | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 8 | 6 | 2 |
The two teams have only met twice, with Al Akhoud only being promoted to the Saudi Pro League two seasons ago.
In both meetings Al Nassr have come out on top, but their opposition brought it close in the last matchup, with Marcelo Brozovic having to come up with a late winner.
Al Nassr vs. Al Akhdoud Key Stats
- Al Nassr have lost three out of their last five games.
- Al Akhdoud have won just two out their last six games.
- Al Nassr have lost just one home game this season.
Al Nassr Team News
Al Nassr are on for a clean bill of health, with stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane both at full fitness.
Only Mukhtar Ali and Sami Al-Najei may miss out with knocks, but both could make it after a late fitness check.
Possible Lineup
Bento Krepski (GK); Sultan Al Ghanam, Mohamed Simaken, Aymeric Laporte, Nawaf Al-Boushail, Abdullah Alkhaibari, Marcelo Brozovic, Angelo Gabriel, Otavio, Sadio Mane, Cristiano Ronaldo
Al Akhdoud Team News
Like Al Nassr, Al Akhdoud are almost fully fit following the winter break.
The team will be hoping top scorer Ibrahima Kone can add to his goals tally in this fixture.
Possible Lineup
Paulo Vitor (GK); Awadh Khamis, Naif Asiri, Saeed Al-Rubaie, Diego Ferreira, Juan Pedroza, Eid Al-Muwallad, Petros, Christian Bassogog, Ibrahima Kone, Saviour Godwin
Al Nassr vs. Al Akhdoud Picks
Despite Al Nassr’s patchy form, they will be big favourites in this one. Al Akhdoud will have to dig deep to get the shock here.
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