Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Al Nassr suffered a defeat to Al Orubah last weekend as they appeared to prioritise their AFC Champions League Round of 16 tie with Esteghlal as they now face a strong Al Shabab side.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 7th March, 2025: UK – 7:00pm / US ET – 2:00pm / US PT – 11:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule
How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live
Al Nassr Team News: CR7 fitness doubts
Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Al Nassr’s clash with Esteghlal in Iran the other day and he would have to be seen as a doubt for this one. Former Portugal international midfielder Otavio is also sidelined for this one alongside Sami Al Najei, who is dealing with an ACL injury.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Bento; Simakan, Al Fatil, Al Najdi, Qaheesh; Angelo Gabriel, Sulaiheem, Brozovic, Mane; Jhon Duran, Cristiano Ronaldo
Unavailable: Otavio (Injured), Al Najei (Injured)
Questionable: Cristiano Ronaldo (Fitness)
Al Shabab Team News: A few injuries
Al Shabab have no fresh injury concerns but remain without a few key players as they make the trip to face Al Nassr as South Korea international goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu is sidelined alongside versatile Belgium international Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Al Maiouf; Al Shwirekh, Hoedt, Roberto Renan; Al Thani, Aljuwayr, Cristian Guanca, Leandrinho; Bonaventura, Podence; Hamdallah
Unavailable: Kim (Injured), Al Sabiyani (Injured), Ferreira-Carrasco (Injured), Al Thani (Injured), Al Muwallad (Injured)
Questionable:
Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Prediction
Al Nassr were held to a goalless draw in that aforementioned first-leg of the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League against Esteghlal the other day. Under the management of former AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli this season, they have been left frustrated on far too many occasions. They now face an Al Shabab side that sit comfortably tucked inside the top-half of the Saudi Pro League, most recently easing past Damak by two goals to nil to mean they have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches. Al Nassr do remain the favourites for this one, especially with their home advantage, with both teams scoring looking likely, too.
Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Tip: Al Nassr to win & both teams to score
Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds
SAUDI PRO LEAGUE
Bhavya Chadha
Al Nassr will take on Al Shaby in Matchday 24 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25. They are currently placed fourth in the league. They have accumulated 47 points from their opening 23 matches, with 14 wins, five draws, and four draws. Al Nassr lost their last league game against Al Orobah and will look to bounce back with a win.
Al Shabab, on the other hand, are in sixth place with 39 points from 23 matches. They have 12 wins, three draws, and four losses to their name so far. Al Shabab registered a 2-0 win against an informed Damac, and considering Al Nassr’s recent struggles, the visitors will be very motivated to get all three points against them.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaStadium: Al Awwal ParkDate and Time: 8 March: 0:30 IST; 7 March: 19:00 GMT/14:00 ET/11:00 PTReferee: Not decidedVAR: In Use
Al Nassr (in all competitions): D-L-W-L-D
Al Shabab (in all competitions): W-W-D-L-W
The Portuguese superstar is in brilliant form right now. He has scored seven goals in eight matches so far this season. He is the only player in football history to cross the mark of 900 goals and that is the perfect representation of his goal-scoring quality. Ronaldo is still going strong even at the age of 39 and he will be the point of difference for Al-Nassr yet again.
The 21-year-old is having a sensational season. His ball striking is phenomenal and helps him score great goals. His passing is also very good which makes his role in the build-up play even bigger. His presence in the middle of the picture will be crucial for Al Shabab against a difficult opponent like Al Nassr.
Sami Al-Najei and Otávio will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.
Al Shabab on the other hand will be without the likes of Fahad Al-Muwallad, Seung-gyu Kim, Hussain Al-Sabiyani, Yannick Carrasco, and Mohamed Al-Thani.
Total matches: 48
Al Nassr won: 19
Al Shabab won: 16
Draws: 13
Bento(GK); Boushal, Simakan, Al-Fatil, Al-Najdi; Alhassan, Brozovic; Angelo, Yahya, Mané; Ronaldo
Al-Maiouf(GK); Renan, Hoedt, Al Shwirekh; Leandrinho, Guanca, Aljuwayr, Al-Thani; Podence, Bonaventura; Hamdallah
Al Nassr are the favourites to register a win against Al Shabab due to their home advantage and better individual talent.
Prediction: Al Nassr 2-1 Al Shabab
India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: DAZN UK
USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes
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