Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Preview, Prediction, and Betting Tips| Saudi Pro League
Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Preview
- Date – Saturday, May 04
- Kick-off Time – 7:00 pm GMT
- Venue – King Saud University Stadium
Al Nassr will be locking horns with Al Wehda in a crucial midweek clash in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday, May 04. It will be an interesting contest between both sides as Al Nassr would be hoping to continue his impressive winning run of seven games.
The hosts approach this game with a positive track record having secured seven consecutive wins while scoring 19 goals and conceding only twice during the run. It’s very likely Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo would be back on the scoresheet who has scored 38 goals in 39 appearances for his new club.
Al Wehda are sitting in the bottom half of the league table, and the team has only managed nine victories against 15 defeats. They are winless in their last four games across all competitions and have a narrow six-point buffer above the relegation zone.
Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Team News
Al Nassr will be boosted with the return of talisman Cristiano Ronaldo who was suspended in the tie against Al Khaleej. Talisca has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a thigh injury. Nawaf Al-Aqidi still remains suspended for the weekend home tie.
As for Al Wehda, defenders Jawad El Yamiq, Saeed Al-Mowalad, and Oscar Duarte all remain sidelined with injuries. Top-scorer and former Man United forward Odion Ighalo will lead the line.
Al Nassr Predicted XI:
Ospina; Al Ghanam, Alamri, Laporte, Telles; Otavio, Al-Khaibari, Brozovic; Yahya, Ronaldo, Mane
Al Wehda Predicted XI:
Munir; Al Mowalad, Makki, Al-Hafith, Hawsawii; Bakshween, Fajr; Noor, Anselmo, Crooy; Ighalo
Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off 23 times in which Al Nassr has won 16 direct matches whereas Al Wehda has won only three. The other four matches ended in a draw.
Last five results:
- Al Wehda 1-3 Al Nassr – Saudi Pro League – November 11, 2023
- Al Wehda 0-4 Al Nassr – Saudi Pro League – Feb 09, 2023
- Al Nassr 1-0 Al Wehda – Saudi Pro League – August 27, 2022
- Al Wehda 1-1 Al Nassr – Saudi Pro League – May 25, 2021
- Al Nassr 3-1 Al Wehda – Saudi Pro League – January 20, 2021
Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Prediction
Al Nassr are enduring a disastrous campaign who have already been eliminated from AFC Champions League and are trailing the unbeaten Blue Waves by nine points in the domestic table. Since their defeat to Al-Hilal in the Super Cup semi-final, Al Nassr has won three consecutive games across all competitions. They have claimed 10 victories in 14 matches at home, losing only twice
Meanwhile, Al Nassr have been inconsistent earlier this season occupying the 12th position in the league table. The visitors have won one of their last 12 matches in all competitions and sit six points clear of the relegation zone.
Predicted Score: Al Nassr 2-0 Al Wehda
Al Nassr vs Al Wehda Odds (subject to change)
- Al Nassr win – 1.25
- Al Wehda win – 8.00
- Draw – 6.00
- Odds source – Unibet
Betting Tips
- Al Nassr win – 1.25
- Total goals under 2.5 – 3.50
Where to Watch Al Nassr vs Al Wehda
- India – Jio Cinema, Sports 18
- UK – ITV
- US – ESPN+
- Saudi Arabia- Shahid TV
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