Al-Ahli FC vs Al-Nassr FC Prediction: The sky shines brighter on Nassr’s side

Al-Nassr will be hoping to extend their 6-game unbeaten run against Al-Ahli on Thursday as they clash at the King Abdullah Sports City for their round 20 game in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Nassr is now 3rd in the league with an 8-point gap between them and the league leaders Al-Ittihad. On the other hand, Ahli is in very good form and this is a familiar territory for Al-Nassr. This game is going to be an extraordinary one with both teams coming at each other with everything they’ve got. We expect goals from both teams and a total of over 2.5 goals. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion. 

Al-Ahli FC (5th)

Form in the League: WWWWL

Al-Ahli have now made it four consecutive league victories after their 2-0 victory over Al-Fateh in their last league game. Ivan Toney got a brace in that game which now makes it 4 league goals in a row for Toney. They are in great shape with 4 victories and a loss from their last 5 league games. Al-Ahli’s strength remains in their offensive lineup of Riyad Mahrez, Firmino, and Ivan Toney, it’s hard to face this attacking trio and keep a clean sheet. 

Al-Ahli is doing exceptionally well in the AFC Champions League as they’ve won 6 games with a draw from the 8 games played so far in the competition. Al-Ahli defeated Al-Sadd earlier this week in the AFC Champions League by a 1-3 scoreline. They are currently 5th placed in the league with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses from the 19 games played.

Al-Nassr FC (3rd)

Form in the League: WWWWD

Ronaldo got on the scoresheet again as he led his team to a 3-0 victory against Al-Feiha in their last league game. Ronaldo scored the last goal of the game in the 74th minute after new signing Jhon Duran got a brace in his first start for Al-Nassr. 

Ronaldo has now found the net in Al-Nassr’s last 5 games across all competitions. Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are also 8 points apart from the league leaders but it’s still a race worth running for Nassr and it all continues with their performance on Thursday against Al-Ahli. 

Their AFC Champions League journey is also taking shape. They’ve won five games with a draw and a loss from the 7 games played. The most recent was against Al-Wasl on Monday which ended in a 4-0 scoreline. They are currently in 3rd place in the league table with 13 wins, four draws, and 2 losses from 19 games. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 10 encounters produced 6 victories for Al-Nassr, 3 wins for Al-Ahli, and a draw.

Expert Betting Tips

Al-Nassr must continue in winning ways if they intend to have any chance at the league title this season and every game matters. Al-Ahli is a tough team to play against and with their recent form, there’s no telling what they can do. Al-Nassr has not lost to Al-Ahli in their last 6 meetings and we believe Al-Nassr will not lose this game, a win or draw and a total of over 2.5 goals is our first bet. We should also see goals from both teams as this has been the case in 7 of their last 8 meetings and we also envisage a total of over 2.5 goals. 

• Al-Nassr has not lost to Feiha in their last 6 meetings
• Both teams have found the net in 6 of their last 7 encounters

Our first prediction is a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.60 odds at 1xBet.

Our second prediction is for both teams to score and a total of over 2.5 goals for 1.81 odds at Betway.

Our third prediction is a win or draw for Al-Nassr and a total of over 1.5 goals for 1.78 odds at Bet365.