Al Nassr and Al Ahli will meet in the third round of the new Saudi Pro League season on Friday, 13 August.
Will Ronaldo and company get the win over another rival in the title race or will Al Ahli surprise them in front of their own fans? Read our Al Nassr vs Al Ahli prediction and preview to learn more about the game.
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Al Nassr vs Al Ahli predictions: A narrow win for the hosts with goals on both sides
Key stats
- Al Nassr are undefeated in their first two games in the new Saudi Pro League season, while Al Ahli have lost away from home to Al Fateh in the last round.
- Six of the last seven meetings between Al Nassr and Al Ahli have gone over 2.5 total goals.
- Al Nassr have averaged 3.50 total goals per game in their four official matches since the season started.
Correct score prediction: Al Nassr 2-1 Al Ahli
Given that Al Nassr are hosting the match and that they've been the better team in recent H2H duels with Al Ahli, we can see them winning the game. In two of their last four wins over Al Ahli the final score was 2-1, so we wouldn't be surprised if that's the case on Friday too.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Nassr the more likely winners
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.40%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Al Nassr vs Al Ahli odds that the bookies see Al Nassr as the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise given that they're hosting the match and have a better team on paper, at least by a small margin.
On top of that, Al Nassr have been the better team in recent H2H meetings with Al Ahli, so it's clear why they're the favourites to win this match.
In any case, if you're looking for more of our reliable picks, check out these betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Al Nassr the better team lately
With four wins over Al Ahli in their last five meetings, Al Nassr have clearly dominated this matchup in recent years. Meanwhile, things are a bit closer when it comes to the overall H2H record between these teams: 15-11-12 in favour of Al Nassr.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 15/03/24
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/09/23
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Ahli Jeddah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 28/05/22
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Ahli Jeddah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 26/11/21
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/03/21
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Nassr preview: Hoping for an important win
After a draw and a win in the first two rounds of the new Saudi Pro League season, Al Nassr will have their toughest test yet as Al Ahli come to their stadium. Al Nassr have been a bit inconsistent to start the season, especially if we consider their performances in the Saudi Super Cup and another tough loss to Al Hilal.
Meanwhile, Al Nassr have signed a few new players since the last match and some of them will likely be in the starting lineup, like Mohamed Simakan, while Angelo and Wesley, the two 19-year-old Brazilian wingers, will likely get a chance from the bench.
Predicted lineup: Bento (GK), Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Telles, Al-Khaibari, Otavio, Yahya, Talisca, Mane & Ronaldo
AFC Champions League Elite 30/09/24
W
Al-Rayyan SC
1
Al-Nassr Riyadh
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/09/24
W
Al Wehda Mecca
0
Al-Nassr Riyadh
2
Saudi Arabia Cup 23/09/24
W
Al Hazm
1
Al-Nassr Riyadh
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 20/09/24
W
Al Ittifaq Dammam
0
Al-Nassr Riyadh
3
AFC Champions League Elite 16/09/24
D
Al Shorta SC
1
Al-Nassr Riyadh
1
Al Ahli preview: Looking forward to Toney's debut
After a nice win in the opening round of the new Saudi Pro Season over Al Orubah, Al Ahli have disappointed their fans with a loss to Al Fateh in the second round of the competition. Given that their next opponent are Al Nassr, the reigning vice-champions, Al Ahli might end up losing twice in a row.
That being said, Al Ahli will be excited to see their latest acquisition in action, with Ivan Toney likely to make his debut in this match.
Predicted lineup: Mendy (GK), Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Al Hurayji, Al Johani, Kessie, Mahrez, Firmino, Veiga & Toney
AFC Champions League Elite 30/09/24
W
Al Wasl SC
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/09/24
L
Al Qadisiya Al Khubar
1
Al Ahli Jeddah
0
Saudi Arabia Cup 23/09/24
L
Al Jandal
2
Al Ahli Jeddah
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 20/09/24
W
Damac FC
2
Al Ahli Jeddah
4
AFC Champions League Elite 16/09/24
W
Persepolis
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
1
Player to watch: Ivan Toney
While this will be a star-studded duel with big names on both sides, all eyes will be on Al Ahli's newest signing Ivan Toney. The English forward cost the Saudi team £40 million, so he comes with big expectations and that will be apparent from his very first match for the club.
