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- Competition: Saudi Pro League - Matchday 33
- Date: Wednesday, 21st, May 2025
- Kickoff: 17:10 UK / 18:10 CEST
- Venue: King Saud University Stadium (Riyadh)
With no silverware left to chase, Al Nassr Riyadh host mid-table Al Khaleej at King Saud University Stadium in Wednesday’s penultimate Saudi Pro League matchday.
Al Nassr Riyadh effectively waved goodbye to their top-two ambitions in the latest Saudi Pro League action after being held to a frustrating 1-1 stalemate by Al Taawon, a result that left them trailing second-placed Al Hilal by seven points with only two matchdays remaining.
In contrast, Al Khaleej put all doubts about survival to rest in their latest league outing as they came from behind to edge out relegation-threatened Al Orubah 2-1 on the road, a result that allowed them to carve out a comfortable seven-point cushion above the drop zone.
Al Nassr vs Al Khalej Betting Tips : UNDER 3.5
Although the Riyadh giants are tipped to prevail in this contest, their recent slide in confidence following the collapse of their top-two hopes makes it unlikely they'll impose total authority, leaving the door open for a tighter battle that might be short on offensive fireworks. In truth, Al Nassr's recent performances on home turf make for grim reading as they've gone three straight matches without a win in front of their own fans (D1 L2), so they'll be determined to sign off the season with a statement performance despite the visible lack of confidence. It remains uncertain how much of a threat Al Khaleej can pose to the Riyadh-based giants, considering their recent form has been anything but convincing, as their narrow 2-1 win over Al Orubah only came after a draining five-game stretch without a single victory where they scraped a lone point and tasted defeat in the other four. Although the home crowd will hope for a strong showing from Al Nassr, we remain skeptical about an explosive display given their recent loss of momentum and clear lack of urgency compared to previous weeks, so we lean toward a quieter showdown capped at three goals, echoing the trend from four of the last five meetings between these sides held in the capital.
Al Nassr vs Al Khaleej Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Al Khaleej
1 : 3
Al Nassr
Pro League
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Al Nassr
3 : 1
Al Khaleej
Kings Cup
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Al Khaleej
0 : 1
Al Nassr
Pro League
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Al Nassr
2 : 0
Al Khaleej
Pro League
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Al Nassr
1 : 1
Al Khaleej
Pro League
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Al Khaleej
0 : 1
Al Nassr
Pro League
Al Nassr team news
For reasons still unclear, Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has missed the team’s last two league games, casting doubt over his involvement in the final games of the season.
With his side officially out of the running for a top-two finish in the Saudi Pro League, Stefano Pioli may well opt for a rotated lineup.
Last matches of Al Nassr
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Al Nassr
1 : 1
Al Taawoun
Pro League
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Al Akhdoud
0 : 9
Al Nassr
Pro League
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Al Nassr
2 : 3
Al Ittihad
Pro League
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Al Nassr
2 : 3
Kawasaki Frontale
AFC Champions League Elite
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Yokohama F. Marinos
1 : 4
Al Nassr
AFC Champions League Elite
Al Nassr lineup
Goalkeeper
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24
Bento
Defenders
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12
Nawaf Al-Boushal
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3
Mohamed Simakan
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78
Ali Lajami
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2
Sultan Al-Ghannam
Midfielders
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8
Abdulmajeed Al-Sulayhim
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11
Marcelo Brozović
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10
Sadio Mané
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25
Otávio
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23
Ayman Yahya
Forwards
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9
Jhon Durán
Al Khaleej team news
With first-choice goalkeeper Ibrahim Sehic still sidelined through injury, Raed Ozaybi is expected to make his eighth consecutive start between the posts.
Coach Georgios Donis is expected to name the same lineup that cruised to a 2-1 victory over Al Orubah last time out.
Last matches of Al Khaleej
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Al-Orobah FC
1 : 2
Al Khaleej
Pro League
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Al Khaleej
1 : 2
Al Riyadh
Pro League
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Al Ettifaq
2 : 1
Al Khaleej
Pro League
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Al Hilal
3 : 0
Al Khaleej
Pro League
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Al Khaleej
1 : 5
Al Fateh
Pro League
Al Khaleej lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Raed Ozaybi
Defenders
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5
Pedro Rebocho
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3
Mohammed Al-Khabrani
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20
Abdullah Al-Fahad
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39
Saeed Al-Hamsl
Midfielders
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21
Dimitrios Kourbelis
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15
Mansour Hamzi
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47
Saleh Aboulshamat
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17
Konstantinos Fortounis
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99
Thomas Murg
Forwards
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11
Abdullah Al-Salem
3 Reasons why we expect Under 3.5
- Al Nassr were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Al Taawon last time out.
- Al Nassr are missing their goal-scoring machine Cristiano Ronaldo for unknown reasons.
- Four of the previous five meetings held in Riyadh between the two teams have resulted in fewer than three goals.
Main prediction Al Nassr - Al Khaleej
Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
Additional predictions
Al Nassr & Al Khaleej current standing in Pro League
Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
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1 | Al Ittihad | 32 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 75 - 33 | +42 | 77 |
2 | Al Hilal | 32 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 92 - 40 | +52 | 71 |
3 | Al-Qadsiah | 32 | 20 | 5 | 7 | 50 - 28 | +22 | 65 |
4 | Al Nassr | 32 | 19 | 7 | 6 | 74 - 37 | +37 | 64 |
5 | Al Ahli | 32 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 67 - 33 | +34 | 64 |
6 | Al Shabab | 32 | 17 | 6 | 9 | 61 - 38 | +23 | 57 |
7 | Al Ettifaq | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 39 - 43 | -4 | 44 |
8 | Al Taawoun | 32 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 35 - 34 | +1 | 42 |
9 | Al Riyadh | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 35 - 48 | -13 | 38 |
10 | Al Khaleej | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 38 - 52 | -14 | 37 |
11 | Al-Fayha | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 27 - 45 | -18 | 36 |
12 | Damac FC | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 37 - 48 | -11 | 35 |
13 | Al Kholood | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 38 - 63 | -25 | 34 |
14 | Al Fateh | 32 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 43 - 59 | -16 | 33 |
15 | Al-Wehda | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 40 - 64 | -24 | 32 |
16 | Al-Orobah FC | 32 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 29 - 67 | -38 | 30 |
17 | Al Akhdoud | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 29 - 54 | -25 | 28 |
18 | Al Raed | 32 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 40 - 63 | -23 | 21 |