Al-Nassr will conflict with Al Okhdood at Al-Awwal Park within the Saudi Professional League on Friday.
The hosts, on a four-game profitable streak, sit second within the standings, whereas the guests hover close to the relegation zone following a vital victory earlier than the worldwide break.
Match Preview
Al-Nassr, presently 4 factors behind leaders Al-Hilal, have been on a terrific run, remaining unbeaten in 11 consecutive league matches after an preliminary two-game shedding streak.
The Knights of Najd showcased an distinctive attacking prowess with six consecutive league victories, scoring 23 objectives.
Their final league encounter noticed them safe a 3-1 victory towards Al Wahda, sustaining their spectacular kind.
Luis Castro’s squad, spearheaded by Cristiano Ronaldo and Talisca, has been formidable within the attacking entrance.
Al Okhdood, in distinction, has been struggling within the league and lies close to the relegation zone.
Their promotion to the top-flight has been difficult, managing simply two wins of their marketing campaign thus far.
Beneath new supervisor Martin Sevela, they lately secured an important win over Al Hazem earlier than the break, aiming to flee the underside three.
Nevertheless, going through a dominant facet like Al-Nassr presents a major problem for Al Okhdood, particularly in an away fixture.
Group Information
Al-Nassr is predicted to area an identical XI from their latest win over Al Wahda, with Cristiano Ronaldo main the assault, backed by the spectacular performances of Talisca, Otavio, and Sadio Mane.
For Al Okhdood, Hamed Al Mansour’s suspension will pressure adjustments within the defensive setup, doubtless seeing Paulo Ricardo coming into the backline.
Leandre Tawamba, boosted by his brace within the earlier recreation, will spearhead their attacking line.
Potential Lineups
Al-Nassr:(4-2-3-1)
Al-Aqidi;
Al Ghanam, Al-Amri, Al-Fatil, Telles;
Fofana, Brozovic;
Talisca, Otavio, Mane;
Ronaldo
Al Okhdood:(4-2-3-1)
Vitor;
Al Zabdani, Al-Rubaie, Kvirkvelia, Burca, Ricardo;
Collado, Pedroza, Tanase, Godwin;
Tawamba
Prediction: Al-Nassr 3-0 Al Okhdood
Regardless of Al Okhdood’s latest win and new administration, going through a robust Al-Nassr facet is a frightening job.
With Al-Nassr’s potent attacking lineup and their ambition to slender the hole to Al-Hilal, a victory for the hosts appears doubtless on this encounter.