Al Nassr vs Al Fayha Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips
Al Nassr vs Al Fayha Match Preview
- Date – Friday, April 19, 2024
- Kick-off Time – 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue – Al Awwal Stadium
Al Nassr will host Al Fayha on Friday as we enter the final seven Saudi Pro League games of the season for each side.
The Knights of Njad are second in the league standings, sitting 12 points behind leaders Al Hilal. The title appears out of reach for Al Nassr but they will look to push the Blue Waves as far as they can.
Al Nassr have 21 wins, two draws, and four defeats in their 27 league games so far, winning their last four. They did, however, lose 2-1 in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final in their last game as Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off.
Al Fayha, meanwhile, have won two, lost two, and drawn one of their last five league games have nine wins, eight draws, and 10 defeats in the league this season. They are ninth in the table and beat Al Akhdoud 3-0 at home in their last game.
Al Nassr vs Al Fayha Team News
Al Nassr will be without Sami Al-Najei, Anderson Talisca, and Waleed Abdullah due to their respective injuries. Cristiano Ronaldo is suspended for the clash.
Al Fayha, meanwhile, are missing Mailk Al-Abdulmonem and Mohammed Yahya Majrashi due to their respective ACL injuries.
Al Nassr vs Al Fayha Predicted Lineups
Al Nassr:
Goalkeeper: David Ospina
Defenders: Ayman Ahmed, Ali Lajami, Aymeric Laporte, Alex Telles
Midfielders: Ali Al-Hassan, Marcelo Brozovic, Abdullah Alkhaibari
Attackers: Abdulrahman Ghareeb, Sadio Mane, Otavio
Al Fayha:
Goalkeeper: Vladimir Stojkovic
Defenders: Mohammed Al Baqawi, Sami Al Khaibari, Husein Al Shuwaish, Ghislain Konan
Midfielders: Abdulrahman Al Safar, Gojko Cimirot, Abdelhamid Sabiri
Attackers: Fashion Sakala, Henry Onyekuru, Anthony Nwakaeme
Al Nassr vs Al Fayha Head-to-Head
Al Nassr have beaten Al Fayha eight times in their last 13 meetings, losing just once. Four of their clashes have ended in a draw.
Last five results:
Al Nassr 2-0 Al Fayha – AFC Champions League Round of 16 – February 21, 2024
Al Fayha 0-1 Al Nassr – AFC Champions League Round of 16 – February 14, 2024
Al Fayha 1-3 Al Nassr – Saudi Pro League – October 28, 2023
Al Fayha 0-0 Al Nassr – Saudi Pro League – April 10, 2023
Al Nassr 4-0 Al Fayha – Saudi Pro League – October 16, 2022
Also Read: WATCH: Al Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah whipped by angry fan after Saudi Super Cup loss!
Al Nassr vs Al Fayha Prediction
Al Nassr appeared set to be bouncing back with four straight wins but lost 2-1 against Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semi-finals. Moreover, they also faced the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo due to suspension, with Anderson Talisca already out for the season.
Al Fayha, meanwhile, have had an inconsistent season and find themselves ninth in the table. They did beat 16th-placed Al Akhdoud comfortably in their last game but will find it tougher against Al Nassr.
Despite Ronaldo’s absence, the Knights of Njad should be able to take all three points.
Predicted Score: Al Nassr 2-1 Al Fayha
Al Nassr vs Al Fayha Odds (subject to change)
- Al Nassr win – 1.29
- Al Fayha win – 9.00
- Draw – 6.20
- Odds source – Oddspedia.com
Betting Tips
- Al Nassr win – 1.29
Where to Watch Al Nassr vs Al Fayha
- India – Fancode
- UK – DAZN/DAZN 1
- Saudi Arabia- Shahid TV
- US – No official broadcast
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