Porto and Al Nassr meet at the Estádio Do Dragão to contest a summer friendly fixture on Sunday, 28 July. View our latest betting tips for the match below.
Contents
- 1 Porto vs Al Nassr prediction: Porto to triumph on home soil?
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Porto favoured in the markets
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: First ever encounter
- 4 Porto preview: Hosts have a perfect summer record to defend
- 5 Al Nassr preview: No Ronaldo for visitors
- 6 Player to watch – Alan Varela
Porto vs Al Nassr prediction: Porto to triumph on home soil?
Key Stats
- Porto have won each of their last five friendly assignments this summer.
- Al Nassr were beaten by Portuguese side Portimonense in midweek (1-0).
- Four of Porto’s last five friendly matches featured over 2.5 goals.
- Porto conceded one goal in two of their last four friendly tussles.
Correct score prediction: Porto 3-1 Al Nassr
Porto have a perfect winning record after five friendly fixtures this summer, though they did concede a consolation effort in two of their last four non-competitive tests.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Porto favoured in the markets
- HOME: TBC
- DRAW: TBC
- AWAY: TBC
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Al Nassr have already lost once in Portugal this week (to Portimonense) and they could find the going tough again against Porto, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo absent from their ranks. Porto have won five friendly games already this summer and they are favourites to succeed again on Sunday. Check out more of our top football tips on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First ever encounter
Porto and Al Nassr have never met before and Sunday’s clash will be the first meeting between the clubs.
Porto preview: Hosts have a perfect summer record to defend
FC Porto used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their 2-0 win at Sturm Graz last time out, fielding a team with an average age of 24.8. Porto could use a similar set-up against Al Nassr with Daniel Namaso leading the line.
Predicted lineup: Ramos (GK), Mario, Ze Pedro, Carmo, Fernandes, Grujic, Varela, Borges, Gonzalez, Jaime, Namaso
Portugal Primeira Liga 31/08/24
L
Sporting
2
FC Porto
0
Portugal Primeira Liga 24/08/24
W
Rio Ave
0
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 16/08/24
W
Santa Clara
0
FC Porto
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/08/24
W
Gil Vicente
0
FC Porto
3
Portugal Super Cup 03/08/24
W
Sporting
3
FC Porto
4
Al Nassr preview: No Ronaldo for visitors
Al Nassr won't be able to field Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday with the veteran enjoying an extended break following his involvement at Euro 2024. Sadio Mane could make an appearance for the visitors, however.
Predicted lineup: Bento (GK), Al Ghannam, Al Amri, Lajami, Telles, Al Khaibari, Yahya, Otavio, Brozovic, Mane, Talisca
Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/08/24
W
Al Fayha
1
Al-Nassr Riyadh
4
Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/08/24
D
Al Raed
1
Al-Nassr Riyadh
1
Saudi Arabia Super Cup 17/08/24
L
Al Hilal Riyadh
4
Al-Nassr Riyadh
1
Saudi Arabia Super Cup 14/08/24
W
Al Taawon Buraidah
0
Al-Nassr Riyadh
2
World Club Friendlies 08/08/24
L
Almeria
3
Al-Nassr Riyadh
0
Player to watch – Alan Varela
Argentinean midfielder Alan Varela is one of the brightest prospects in FC Porto’s ranks and the 23-year-old is believed to be on a number of club’s radars this summer, including some big-hitters from England’s Premier League.
Varela to star against Al Nassr
Alan Varela will need to be at his best to control the middle of the park on Sunday. Al Nassr can field Otavio and Alan Brozovic in midfield, and both players have enough technical talent and experience to test Varela’s mettle.
