Al Najma vs Al Nassr prediction 25.02.2026 | Saudi Pro League

Al Najma have endured a torrid league campaign with just one win from 22 matches prior to Round 23, reflecting an alarming 73% loss rate over the season. Added to this is that they have recently suffered heavy defeats against stronger opponents such as Al Ahli, where they were beaten 4-1, exposing vulnerabilities against high-quality attacks.

Injury and suspension problems further weaken Al Najma’s prospects; key forward Felippe Cardoso will miss the match due to a red card suspension, while midfielder Mohammed Al-Kunaidiri continues to recover from a cruciate ligament injury, potentially sidelining him into the latter part of the year.

By contrast, Al Nassr’s 2025/26 campaign has been impressive. They have tallied 57 goals while conceding only 18, underlining both their attacking firepower and defensive organisation. The team has put together a strong winning run, including a recent 4-0 victory over Al Hazem, marking their tenth successive win across all competitions in the past couple of months.

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been central to this success. The Portuguese forward has netted 20 times in 20 league appearances this season, while his contributions alongside key attackers such as João Félix (13 goals) have been decisive in shaping Al Nassr’s title push.

There are minor fitness concerns reported for squad players like Saad Hakawi and Sami Al-Najei, who are doubtful due to illness and a knee issue respectively, but these are not expected to significantly disrupt the club’s rhythm.