Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups & Team News | SPL, 2025

Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej Preview

• Competition: Saudi Pro League
• Date: Wednesday, 21 May
• Kick-Off Time: 05:10 PM GMT
• Venue: Al-Awwal Park

The Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej match will take place on Wednesday, 21 May at the iconic Al-Awwal Stadium. The third-placed team will host the 11th-placed team in an exciting clash in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Nassr's season has been full of ups and downs this season. Despite having a star-studded squad, they haven't achieved their objective yet. The coaching staff and the team management will be disappointed for sure. Recently, they have faced some big setbacks as they lost in the semi-final of the AFC Champions League elite and are 11 points behind in the title race. Only three league games are left to be played, and their hope of winning the league is almost gone now. They haven't won any domestic trophy as well, and now will aim to finish their season as high as possible. They do have a good record against Al Khaleej and will be confident of getting three points on Wednesday.

On the other hand, Al Khaleej will have a great opportunity to finish in the top 10 in the points table. Currently, they have played 31 games, in which they won nine, drew seven, and lost 15 matches. With 34 points on the table, they are sitting in the 11th position. Considering their team, Al Khaleej will be more than happy to finish their league campaign in the top 10. Facing Al Nassr away from home will not be an easy task, for sure. This will be a mouthwatering clash.

Al Nassr Team News

Al Nassr enter this fixture with no new injury concerns, as Abdulrahman Ghareeb and Aymeric Laporte are still doubtful for the upcoming fixture. The rest of the squad is fully fit to play against Al Khaleej.

Al Khaleej Team News

Ibrahim Sehic is the only player who is injured for the away side; the rest of the players are fit to play. They will aim to win the rest of the games to finish their season in the top 10 in the SPL.

Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej Predicted Lineups

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

Goalkeeper: Bento

Defenders: Ghanam, Alawjani, Fatil, Boushal

Midfielders: Brozovic, Sulaiheem

Forwards: Yahya, Otavio, Mane, Ronaldo

Al Khaleej Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Raed

Defenders: Hamsal, Fahad, Khabrani, Rebocho

Midfielders: Murg, Hamzi, Al Hawsawi, Martins

Forwards: Fortounis, Salem

Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej Head-to-Head Record

Both teams have faced each other 15 times, out of which Al Nassr won 15 games, Al Khaleej won one game, and five matches ended in draws. In the last five fixtures, Al Nassr won four games and one match ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej

Marcelo Borzovic (Al Nassr)

Brozovic is an important cog to Al Nassr, he links between defence and attack. He plays a major role in the team's build-up play from deep. He is not that good with the ball, but he can keep possession under pressure. He is the go-to man in possession and is seen running with the ball throughout the game.

The Croatian can progress the ball very well and can break up the opposition play when required. With his long legs, he can make clean tackles and stop counterattacks. His involvement in the attacking third is not that high, but still, he can deliver some decent crosses and can create opportunities for his teammates. This season, he has played 37 games in which he scored two goals and provided six assists.

Fabio Martins (Al Khaleej)

Martins has been playing in the Saudi Pro League for the last five seasons and has consistently done well. The Portuguese winger is known for his dribbling and pace. He has a decent level of physicality and can take on players on his own. Even though he gives away the ball too easily many times, he does his defensive duties as well.

He is not a player who scores a lot of goals, but he creates a lot of chances for his teammates. Surely, he will be a problem for Al Nassr's defence in the upcoming fixture. This season, he has played 30 games, in which he scored seven goals and provided one assist.

Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej Prediction

Despite some heartbreaking losses in the last few games, the home team will be confident going into this match, as they are clear favourites to win this fixture. Even though Al Khaleej have some players who can cause trouble to the home side, most probably the home team will comfortably win this match.

Predicted Score: Al Nassr 2-0 Al Khaleej

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