Al Nassr and Al Ettifaq will meet in the next round of the Saudi Pro League on Friday, 21 February.
Will the hosts continue their impressive run or will Al Ettifaq be the ones to stop Al Nassr in their tracks? Read our Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq prediction and preview to learn more about this duel.
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Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq prediction: Comfortable win for the hosts
Key stats
- Al Nassr have won seven of their last nine games in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in three of the last five meetings between these two teams.
- We saw both teams score in 70% of all Al Nassr's matches in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: Al Nassr 3-1 Al Ettifaq
In the last two H2H duels between these two teams, Al Nassr have scored three goals. The same is true for the last three home games in the Saudi Pro League for Al Nassr.
So, we wouldn't be surprised to see them score three goals in this game too, while we also expect Al Ettifaq to score one since Al Nassr have kept a clean sheet in just 30% of their league matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Nassr the clear favourites
- HOME: 3/10 (1.30) – 76.90%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.40%
- AWAY: 8/1 (9.00) – 11.10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq odds that the hosts are the expected winners and by a huge margin, which is hardly a surprise looking at the standings where Al Nassr are 19 points ahead.
On top of that, Al Nassr will play at home and they've been on a fantastic run lately, so it's clear why they're the heavy favourites in 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 with a small advantage
In the last five meetings between these two teams, Al Nassr have notched a couple of wins, while Al Ettifaq have won once, with two games ending in draws. Al Nassr have a more significant advantage if we look at their overall H2H record against Al Ettifaq: 17-9-9.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 20/09/24
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/12/23
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Saudi Arabia Cup 31/10/23
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Saudi Arabia Pro League 14/08/23
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/05/23
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Nassr preview: Flying high at the moment
With five wins in a row in the league, Al Nassr have managed to close the gap a bit between them and the two teams at the top. At the moment, Al Nassr are just four points behind the defending champions Al Hilal and eight points behind Al Ittihad. With 16 games left in the season, Cristiano Ronaldo and company certainly have the right to hope of winning the title.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Simakan is suspended for this game, while Al Nassr will also miss Otavio due to an injury.
Predicted lineup: Bento (GK), Al Ghanam, Al Fatil, Laporte, Al Najdi, Yahya, Brozovic, Al Khaibari, Mane, Duran & Ronaldo
Saudi Arabia Pro League 12/05/25
W
Al Akhdoud
0
Al-Nassr Riyadh
9
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25
L
Al Ittihad Jeddah
3
Al-Nassr Riyadh
2
AFC Champions League Elite 30/04/25
L
Kawasaki Frontale
3
Al-Nassr Riyadh
2
AFC Champions League Elite 26/04/25
W
Yokohama F-Marinos
1
Al-Nassr Riyadh
4
Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/04/25
W
Damac FC
2
Al-Nassr Riyadh
3
Al Ettifaq preview: In solid form lately
After a bad first half of the season, which cost Steven Gerrard his job as Al Ettifaq's manager, things have gone a bit better for this team recently. Three wins, one draw, and two losses in the last six games have at least moved Al Ettifaq to the middle of the standings, far enough from the relegation zone.
When it comes to team news, Al Ettifaq are without injured Jack Hendry and their key offensive piece and top scorer Moussa Dembele.
Predicted lineup: Rodak (GK), Abdulrahman, Al Khateeb, Madu, Otaibi, Ali, Medran, Costa, Wijnaldum, Vitinho & Ekambi
Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/05/25
L
Al Kholood
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 02/05/25
W
Al Khaleej Saihat
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 21/04/25
L
Al Ittihad Jeddah
3
Al Ittifaq Dammam
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 17/04/25
W
Al Riyadh
0
Al Ittifaq Dammam
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/04/25
D
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
1
Player to watch: Jhon Duran
The young Colombian attacker was an expensive signing this winter for Al Nassr, but judging by his performances so far, he might turn out to be worth every penny.
With four goals in just two games in the Saudi Pro League, Duran is already proving his value and will be the player to watch in this game, despite sharing the spotlight with a legend of Cristiano Ronaldo's reputation.