Al Ahli vs Al Nassr Preview: Team News & Prediction
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We have two of the so-called ‘big four’ meeting this weekend as Al Ahli return to some much-improved form ahead of facing an Al Nassr side that are also in good form ahead of this one.
Kick-off date/time: Thursday 13th February, 2025: UK – 5:30pm / US ET – 12:30pm / US PT – 9:30am
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 Ahli Team News: Yaslam suspension
Al Ahli defender Saad Yaslam is unavailable for this weekend as he is missing through suspension, whilst defensive midfield duo Alexsander and Abdullah Otayf remain injured as the hosts develop their front four of Ivan Toney, Gabri Veiga, Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Mendy; Bakor, Demiral, Kessie, Al Ammar; Gabri Veiga, Aljohani; Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Galeno; Toney
Unavailable: Yaslam (Suspended), Alexsander (Injured), Otayf (Injured)
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Al Nassr Team News: No Otavio
Former Portugal international midfielder Otavio is unavailable for Al Nassr this weekend with a new partnership forming up-front between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Duran. Sami Al Najei remains a long-term absentee for the visitors.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Bento; Boushal, Alawjami, Laporte, Al Nadji; Angelo Gabriel, Brozovic, Al Khaibari, Mane; Cristiano Ronaldo, Jhon Duran
Unavailable: Otavio (Injured), Al Najei (Injured)
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Al Ahli vs Al Nassr Prediction
Since rumours flew about Matthias Jaissle being sacked and replaced by Massimiliano Allegri, Al Ahli have enjoyed a much-improved run of form with four successive victories. They most recently defeated Al Fateh by two goals to nil thanks to a brace of penalties scored by Ivan Toney. They now take on an Al Nassr side that have also enjoyed four successive wins with their 3-0 defeat of Al Fayha last weekend coming courtesy of a brace from new signing Jhon Duran as well as another goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. These sides begin the match day sitting third and fifth and the Saudi Pro League respectively and are both in good form with both teams scoring seeming a good bet or this one.
Al Ahli vs Al Nassr Tip: Both teams to score
