Al Raed and Al Nassr will meet in the upcoming round of the new Saudi Pro League season on Thursday, 30 January.
Will we see the hosts put up a fight against the favoured opponent like they did earlier this season or will Al Nassr secure three points this time around? Read our Al Raed vs Al Nassr prediction and preview to find that out.
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Al Raed vs Al Nassr prediction: A confident win for Al Nassr
Key stats
- Al Raed have lost six games in a row in the Saudi Pro League.
- Al Nassr have won three of their last four matches in the league, each of them by two or more goals.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has scored three goals in four duels with Al Raed.
- Ronaldo is Al Nassr's top scorer in the league this season with 14 goals.
Correct score prediction: Al Raed 1-3 Al Nassr
Not only is this a duel between two teams vastly different in quality, but these teams also enter this game in different forms, with Al Raed struggling to survive and Al Nassr on a good run. So, the guests should be able to win this match and since their last three wins in the Saudi Pro League all ended with the same result, 3-1 for Al Nassr, we would be surprised to see that happen in this match too.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Nassr the absolute favourites
- HOME: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.70%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.30%
- AWAY: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Al Raed vs Al Nassr odds that the bookies see the guests as the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise given the difference in quality between these two teams.
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 dominating the matchup
Not surprisingly, Al Nassr defeated Al Raed four times in the past six matches, although they did draw in their last meeting, which was their first duel this season in the Saudi Pro League.
Meanwhile, Al Nassr also have a significant advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record against Al Raed: 26-6-2.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/08/24
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Raed
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/03/24
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Raed
Saudi Arabia Pro League 16/09/23
Al Raed
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 28/04/23
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Raed
Saudi Arabia Pro League 16/12/22
Al Raed
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al Raed preview: Can they put up a fight against the heavy favourites?
After losing six games in a row in the league, Al Raed now sit at 14 points from 17 games and they are 15th in the Saudi Pro League standings, one spot above the relegation zone. Not only that, but they are tied with the first team in the zone and only ahead by the virtue of better goal difference. So, Al Raed will have to get some points sooner rather than later or they will be in serious danger of relegation.
When it comes to team news, Mohammed Fouzair remains on the sidelines with an ACL injury.
Predicted lineup: Sunyur (GK), Al Jayzani, Gonzalez, Al Rajeh, Hawsawi, Al Dossary, Abeid, Normann, Bouzok, Al Amri & Sayoud
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/05/25
L
Damac FC
1
Al Raed
0
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25
L
Al Hilal Riyadh
5
Al Raed
3
Saudi Arabia Pro League 24/04/25
L
Al Taawon Buraidah
4
Al Raed
3
Saudi Arabia Pro League 19/04/25
W
Al Orubah
0
Al Raed
4
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/04/25
L
Al Ahli Jeddah
2
Al Raed
0
Al Nassr preview: Hoping to extend their recent run
While Al Nassr have slipped in a few games before the break, since the New Year, they've won three of their four matches in the league and drew in the fourth. They are still only in fourth place in the standings and Al Ittihad and Al Hilal are both eight points ahead of them in the title race, but at least Al Nassr can hope of catching up if they can keep performing like they did in recent matches.
Meanwhile, Al Nassr will once again miss injured Sami Al-Najei and Ayman Yahya.
Predicted lineup: Bento (GK), Bu Washl, Lajami, Simakan, Al Ghannam, Brozovic, Al Khaibari, Mane, Otavio, Angelo & 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 14 goals in the Saudi Pro League this season, Ronaldo is Al Nassr's top scorer, as expected. Also, whenever the Portuguese legend plays, all eyes are on him, which is why Ronaldo is our player to watch in this game too.
