Al Ettifaq and Al Nassr will meet in the next round of the Saudi Pro League on Friday, 20 September.
Will Steven Gerrard's boys stay perfect after this match or will Al Nassr led by Cristiano Ronaldo spoil those plans for them ? Read our Al Ettifaq vs Al Nassr prediction and preview to learn more about this duel.
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Al Ettifaq vs Al Nassr predictions: A close match with goals on both sides
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in five of the six games played by Al Nassr since the start of the season.
- Al Ettifaq enter this duel after winning all three of their Saudi Pro League matches so far.
- Al Nassr have only won two of their six games in all competitions this season.
Correct score prediction: Al Ettifaq 1-1 Al Nassr
Two of the previous four duels between these teams have ended in draws and we can see that being the case this Friday as well, especially with Al Ettifaq being in great form and hosting the game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Nassr the more likely winners
- HOME: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Al Ettifaq vs Al Nassr odds that the guests are the expected winners, which is a bit surprising if we look at the current forms by both teams.
On top of that, Al Ettifaq also have the advantage of playing at home and while Al Nassr are the better team on paper, we feel that the guests are priced too low for the situation they're currently in.
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: 16-9-9.
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
Saudi Arabia Pro League 14/04/23
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Ettifaq preview: Hoping for a fourth win in a row
With three wins to start the new Saudi Pro League season, Al Ettifaq are one of only three teams that have won all of their matches, along with the last two champions Al Ittihad and Al Hilal. Steven Gerrard's first season with Al Ettifaq was pretty average, but if we can already draw conclusions after just three games, it looks that Al Ettifaq's fans are in for a much better season.
When it comes to team news, Al Ettifaq remain without injured Jack Hendry.
Predicted lineup: Rodak (GK), Al Olayan, Madu, Khateeb, Al Otaibi, Medran, Wijnaldum, Fofana, Toko Ekambi, Vitinho & Dembele
Saudi Arabia Pro League 03/10/24
L
Al Raed
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 29/09/24
D
Al Taawon Buraidah
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
1
Saudi Arabia Cup 23/09/24
W
Al Adalh
0
Al Ittifaq Dammam
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 20/09/24
L
Al-Nassr Riyadh
3
Al Ittifaq Dammam
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 14/09/24
W
Al Fateh SC
1
Al Ittifaq Dammam
2
Al Nassr preview: Looking to do better with a new coach
After poor results to start the new season, including failure to win the Saudi Super Cup, one win in three league matches, and a draw at the start of the AFC Champions League against Al Shorta, Al Nassr's head coach Luis Castro paid the price. Al Nassr have already announced his replacement, former Milan coach Stefano Pioli, who will make his debut this Friday.
Pioli might be without Cristiano Ronaldo in his first game with the Portuguese star still dealing with a flu that caused him to miss Al Nassr's first match in the AFC Champions League.
Predicted lineup: Bento (GK), Al Ghanam, Alawjami, Laporte, Simakan, Brozovic, Al-Khaibari, Mane, Ghareeb, Otavio & Talisca
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
Player to watch: Moussa Dembele
The former Lyon attacker has been with Al Ettifaq since last season, but he seems to be more settled now since Dembele has been great to start the new season, scoring twice and adding one assist to help Al Ettifaq win all of their games.
