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Al Nassr required a very late winning goal against Al Hazm in the Round of 32 of the King’s Cup of Champions the other day, whilst Al Wehda required penalties to defeat Al Faisaly themselves to continue a slow start to the season.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Friday 27th September, 2024 - UK – 4:20pm / US ET – 11:20am / US PT – 8:20am
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: STILL DOUBTS OVER CR7
Al Nassr and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo had missed a couple of Al Nassr matches due to a virus but he is expected to start once again in this one, whilst attacking midfielder Sami Al Najei remains sidelined for the hosts.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Bento; Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Al Nadji; Al Khaibari, Otavio; Angelo Gabriel, Talisca, Mane; Cristiano Ronaldo
UNAVAILABLE: Al Najei (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
AL WEHDA TEAM NEWS: FULLY FIT AND AVAILABLE
Al Wehda are blessed with a fully fit and available squad for this weekend with no injury concerns or suspension issues. That means their big names, such as Juninho Bacuna and Odion Ighalo, will be available for the visitors.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Al Owaishir; Al Mowalad, Al Hafith, Yamiq, Bandar Darwish; Cretu, Makahasi; Amyn, Bacuna, Goodwin; Ighalo
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
AL NASSR VS AL WEHDA PREDICTION
This is a fairly lobsided meeting this weekend. Al Nassr have been frustrated by two draws in their opening four matches after finishing as runners’ up last season but they remain one of the strongest teams in Saudi Arabia. Al Wehda have struggled for any sort of cohesion, both in defence and attack, so far this season, with the expectation being that a comfortable Al Nassr win, especially with their home advantage, to be expected for this one.
AL NASSR VS AL WEHDA TIP: AL NASSR TO WIN