Al Orubah will meet with Al Nassr in the upcoming round of the Saudi Pro League season on Friday, 28 February.
Will the hosts be able to continue their recent surge in a duel with one of the best teams in the country or will Al Nassr secure an easy win as expected? Read our Al Orubah vs Al Nassr prediction and preview if you want to learn more about this game.
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Al Orubah vs Al Nassr prediction: A confident win for the guests
Key stats
- Al Nassr have beaten Al Orubah four times in a row, with their first duel this season ending 3-0 for Al Nassr.
- Al Orubah have lost six of their 10 home matches in the Saudi Pro League so far.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 17 goals for Al Nassr in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: Al Orubah 0-3 Al Nassr
While Al Orubah are in good form, probably best they've been this season, Al Nassr have simply been fantastic lately. With that in mind and considering how their first duel this season went, we expect another convincing win for Al Nassr.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Nassr the clear favourites
- HOME: 10/1 (11.00) – 9.10%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.30%
- AWAY: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is evident from these Al Orubah vs Al Nassr odds that the guests are the expected winners and it isn't even close, which doesn't surprise us considering the difference in quality between these teams.
On top of that, Al Nassr are in great form at the moment and even with Al Orubah also playing well, we can see why the guests are heavily favoured 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 Orubah waiting for their first win
These two teams have only met six times in their history and Al Nassr have won five of those matches, along with one draw.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 05/10/24
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Orubah
Saudi Arabia Cup 12/04/16
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Orubah
Saudi Arabia Pro League 13/03/15
Al Orubah
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 28/09/14
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Orubah
Al Orubah preview: Hoping for an upset against the favoured rival
As a newly-promoted team that last played in the top flight of Saudi football a decade ago, Al Orubah were expected to struggle for survival and they've been in or around the relegation zone for most of the season. However, three wins in their last four league outings have put Al Orubah six points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone, so they've clearly found their form at a perfect time.
Meanwhile, Al Orubah will miss injured Jean Michael Seri, while their top scorer this season Cristian Tello is also doubtful after missing the last game.
Predicted lineup: Coucke (GK), Al-Maghati, Kandouss, Al-Showaish, Al Zubaidi, Muhar, Gudmundsson, Abu Taha, Al-Shammeri, Al-Torais & Al Soma
Saudi Arabia Pro League 12/05/25
L
Al Hilal Riyadh
4
Al Orubah
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 01/05/25
W
Al Riyadh
2
Al Orubah
4
Saudi Arabia Pro League 24/04/25
D
Al Fayha
2
Al Orubah
2
Saudi Arabia Pro League 19/04/25
L
Al Raed
4
Al Orubah
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 10/04/25
L
Al Ittihad Jeddah
2
Al Orubah
0
Al Nassr preview: Hoping to close the deficit in the title race
After a bit of a shaky start of the season, Al Nassr have now secured four wins in a row in all competitions. When it comes to the Saudi Pro League, they are currently fourth in the standings with 11 points from five games, sitting four points behind league leaders and defending champions Al Hilal.
Meanwhile, Sami Al Najei and Otavio remain sidelined with an injury, while Jhon Duran is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Bento (GK), Boushal, Al-Fatil, Laporte, Qasheesh, Yahya, Brozovic, Al-Hassan, Ghareeb, Mane & 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
Player to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo
With 17 goals in 21 league appearances this season, the Portuguese legend is still going strong despite turning 40 earlier this month.
With Al Nassr trying to get involved in the title race, they'll need to be almost perfect in the remainder of the season and Ronaldo has to be the guy to lead the way, so he's our player to watch in this match.