It may have been a slow start to the Saudi Pro League season for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, but they are just now finding their feet after winning two on the bounce.
The hosts will be chasing a third straight success in the league on Saturday, which could see them end the round just a point off the summit.
Al Orobah will be the visitors on Saturday. The away team come into this weekend after winning twice in their opening five matches. They have also won each of their last two in the Pro League.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Al Nassr | -769 |
| Draw | +720 |
| Al Orobah | +1300 |
Al Orobah Winless Against Al Nassr
| Total | Al Nassr | Al Orobah | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Saudi Pro League Games | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Goals | 12 | 9 | 3 |
This weekend’s clash marks a first meeting between the sides since a Kings Cup clash in 2016. Al Nassr are near perfect against their opponents, winning four of the five previous clashes.
Al Nassr have scored at least twice in each of the last three, with their most recent success coming in the form of a 3-1 scoreline.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.5 goals has been a winning selection in three of the last four meetings. (Over 2.5 Goals)
Al Nassr Team News
Stefano Pioli has immediately turned the tide in the right direction since taking over before the September international break. Al Nassr are back in the conversation to challenge for the league title, and they have scored at least twice in each of their last four.
Cristiano Ronaldo once again made headlines in the team’s latest outing after netting the crucial second goal in a 2-1 success over Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League. The Portuguese star will once again be the key man this weekend.
Al Orobah Team News
The visitors will be unfancied in the betting this weekend, despite having won each of their last two matches in the Saudi Pro League. Both of their most recent wins have come by 1-0 scorelines, with the latest coming at home against Damac.
Recent results have lifted them up to ninth in the standings. However, they are still yet to win away from home this term. But, positives could have been taken from their recent effort against Al Kholood after playing out a stirring 3-3 draw.
Al Nassr vs. Al Orobah Prediction
Ronaldo’s Al Nassr appear to be back on track after a sloppy start to the 2024-25 season. They have been incredibly professional in their recent outings, and we expect them to comfortably land maximum points in this home showdown on Saturday.
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