Al-Nassr FC vs Al-Shabab FC Prediction: The toughest game of the round with Nassr as the favorites

In the 28th round of the Saudi Professional League, Al-Shabab will square off against Al-Nassr at Mrsool Park in what promises to be a breathtaking encounter. A win for Nassr here keeps them in line for the championship title should Ittihad fumble at any point. We are in for a very tough game. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below.

Al-Nassr FC (2nd) WDWLW

Al-Nassr, led by Ronaldo, responded positively after a draw in their previous game, returning to the path of victory. In their last five games, they have achieved three wins, one draw, and one loss. As they sit just three points behind Al-Ittihad, the team needs to remain vigilant in their upcoming matches, as a poor performance could have severe consequences for their title aspirations.

Al-Nassr has been incredible in the league this season trailing behind the league leaders by 3 points. They have secured 18 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses from 27 games played. The title contest is a tough one as there are only a few points between the teams contesting for it at the top level. Can Ronaldo get his name on the scoresheet again?

Al-Shabab FC (3rd) LLWLW

Shabab's hold on the top position in the table is slipping away gradually, particularly due to their recent underwhelming performances. They have faced defeat in their last two league games, resulting in a total of three losses and two wins in their last five matches. In order to prevent conceding their position to Al-Hilal, Shabab will need to display unwavering determination and fight until the very end.

Al-Shabab has put up an impressive performance in the league, maintaining their position at the top half of the league table. Their overall league statistics are; 15 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses from 27 games played.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at the last 9 games between them produced 3 wins for Nassr, 3 wins for Shabab, and 3 draws. We can see that the game between them is usually a tough encounter.

Expert Betting Tips

Shabab has lost form a bit with two consecutive losses in their last 2 league games. Al-Nassr on the other hand have not lost a game in their last 3 games with 2 wins and a draw. The first-leg encounter ended in a goalless draw but we should see lots of goals in this game, especially with what is on the line. Our first prediction is for goals to be scored in both halves of the game.

Furthermore, we should expect goals from both teams at 1.63 odds and a goal from the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo.