Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Saudi Pro League, 2025

Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Preview

• Competition: Saudi Pro League
• Date: Monday, 12 May 2025
• Kick-off Time: 6:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Prince Hathloul Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium, Najran

Matchday 31 of the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League season will include Al Akhdoud welcoming Al Nassr at the Prince Hathloul Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium on Monday evening. The hosts are in a dire position right now, struggling in the 17th place with just 28 points so far in the SPL. Al Nassr, on the other hand, is in fourth spot with 60 points and is in danger of missing out on the AFC Champions League spot. The Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr fixture will surely attract plenty of eyes from all over the football world, with the Saudi Pro League heading into the business end of the season.

Al Akhdoud will be content with how the recent matches have played out. In the last six games, the club has managed three victories to go with two draws and a defeat. During this period, Akhdoud has scored just six goals and conceded four. This decent run has given Al Akhdoud more than enough chances of escaping the relegation zone. Christian Bassogog and Saviour Godwin are tied for the top scorers for Al Akhdoud with six goals each in the league so far.

Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of Al Nassr. The club has accumulated three victories and three defeats in the last six matches. The Saudi Arabian giants gave away a precious 2-0 lead to the league leaders, Al Ittihad, on Wednesday. The 3-2 defeat has diminished the side's chances of finishing in the top three. It has been a tough period for Al Nassr, bowing out of the AFC Champions League and also losing significant ground in the league table. Al Nassr has scored 2.1 goals per game in the league, which is the third highest.

Al Akhdoud Team News

Petros is the only name scheduled to miss the game against Al Nassr for Al Akhdoud on Monday. The midfielder is suffering from a serious knee injury and is deemed to be out until the end of the month.

Al Nassr Team News

As for Al Nassr, Abdulrahman Gareeb (Muscle Injury) and Aymeric Laporte (Muscle Injury) will not travel with the rest of the squad to Najran. The club is expected to go in with a 4-2-3-1 formation.s

Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Predicted Lineups

Al Akhdoud Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Vitor

Defenders: Asiri, Al-Rubaie, Lowe

Midfielders: Khamis, Pedroza, Musona, Al-Qaydhi

Forwards: Bassogog, Pato, Godwin

Al Nassr Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Bento

Defenders: Ghanam, Simakan, Lajami, Al-Boushail

Midfielders: Al-Hassan, Brozovic, Yahya

Forwards: Otavio, Mane, Ronaldo

Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr H2H Record

The last three meetings between the two sides have ended in three victories for Al Nassr.

Key Players to Watch in Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

It is almost impossible to mention Al Nassr without thinking of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese legend has brought global fame to the club, which has, in turn, allowed the team to attract more top stars from Europe and the rest of the world. Ronaldo is nearing the unprecedented 1000 goals mark, and has registered 23 goals in the league already. This figure puts him on top of the league's leading goalscorers list.

Marcelo Brozovic (Al Nassr)

Amongst the big-name offensive signings by Al Nassr and the Saudi Pro League in recent seasons, Marcelo Brozovic has proven to be one of the most strategic and smart captures. The former Inter Milan man was regarded as one of the most potent number 6s in Europe, and he has continued to display his efficiency in the Middle East as well. The Croatian is tremendous as a ball-controller and is equally able as a destroyer in midfield.

Al Akhdoud vs Al Nassr Prediction

Al Nassr will view this fixture as the perfect opportunity to get back in form and reignite their hope for the AFC Champions League spot. A big victory for Al Nassr is on the cards.

Predicted Score: Al Akhdoud 1-4 Al Nassr

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