This Friday, the 7th round of the Saudi Pro League features an exciting matchup at Riyadh’s stadium, where Al-Shabab will host Al-Nassr. Here’s the expert prediction from Sportsmacro.
Al-Shabab
The “White Lions” have made a strong start to the new Saudi Pro League season. After six rounds, they currently sit in fourth place with 12 points, trailing league leaders Al-Hilal by six points.
Al-Shabab’s only loss came in their opening match against Al-Ettifaq at home (0-1). However, they quickly rebounded with five consecutive wins across all competitions. This impressive streak was halted in the last round when they faced a 0-1 defeat on the road against Damac.
Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr, often referred to as the “World’s Club,” fiercely competed for the title last season but ultimately finished behind Al-Hilal. This season, they also participated in the Saudi Super Cup, where they defeated Al-Taawoun 2-0 in the semifinals but suffered a crushing 1-4 loss to their archrivals, Al-Hilal, in the final.
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The start of the current Pro League campaign was shaky for Al-Nassr, with two slip-ups in their first three matches. However, they have since found their rhythm, registering five straight wins, including three in the league. In their latest league outing, they convincingly defeated Al-Oruba 3-0 at home. Al-Nassr is currently third in the table, four points behind the leaders.
Key Facts about the match
- In 4 of the last 5 matches between these teams, the bet on “Total Over 2.5” has been successful.
- However, only 2 of their last 4 encounters saw both teams score.
- Additionally, the “Total Over 2.5” bet has cashed in 4 of the last 5 games featuring Al-Nassr.
Probable Lineups
- Al-Shabab: Kim; Al-Shahrari, Khoudt, Renan, Al-Thani; Kanabah, Guanca, Al-Sibuani, Al-Juweir, Bonaventura, Carrasco
- Al-Nassr: Bento; Bushal, Laporte, Simakan, Al-Ghannam; Brozović, Al-Khaibari, Mané, Otávio, Talisca, Ronaldo
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Al-Nassr dominated last season, winning all three encounters with Al-Shabab, with each match featuring at least four goals. They remain unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Al-Shabab, securing five victories during that span.
Al-Shabab vs Al-Nassr Prediction
Bookmakers are clearly favoring the visitors, offering odds of 1.60 for an Al-Nassr victory. However, considering Al-Shabab’s strong start, a bet on “Both Teams to Score” at odds of 1.63 appears to be a compelling option, as Al-Shabab could pose a solid challenge at home.
