Al-Nassr vs. Al-Ahli Preview: Team News, Predicted Lineups, and Betting Odds

Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr’s recent form has been inconsistent. They have won only two of their last five games in all competitions. In their last match, they were defeated 2-1 by Al-Ettifaq. Cristiano Ronaldo, their star striker, is expected to make his debut for the club in this match.

Predicted Lineup: Ospina; Konan, Al-Amri, Madu, Al-Ghannam; Al-Najei, Yahya, Al-Khaibari; Martinez, Ronaldo, Ghareeb.

Al-Ahli

Al-Ahli have been in good form recently. They have won three of their last five games in all competitions. In their last match, they defeated Al-Hazem 2-0. The team will be without their star player, Omar Al-Somah, who is injured.

Predicted Lineup: Ayesh; Al-Mogren, Fallatah, Al-Khaibari, Al-Zori; Al-Omari, Al-Dawsari, El Shahat; Al-Sheri, Al-Jouei, Al-Rashid.

Betting Odds

The match is evenly poised, and the betting odds reflect that. Al-Nassr are the slight favorites at odds of 2.50. A draw is priced at 3.25, while an Al-Ahli win is available at 2.80.

Prediction

This is a difficult match, but Al-Nassr should have a slight edge due to the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward is one of the best players in the world and he will be looking to make an immediate impact for his new club. Al-Ahli are a good team, but they will need to be at their best to get a result against Al-Nassr.