Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr will face an underperforming Al Hazm outfit in the Saudi Pro League Round 5 match on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Date, Kick-Off and Stadium
- Date: Saturday, 2 September 2023
- Kick-off time: 7:00 PM UK (11:30 PM IST)
- Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
Al-Hazm vs Al-Nassr Preview
Al Hazm finished in sixteenth place in the Saudi Pro League standings last season and the club is still struggling with their depressive performance in the current season. The host drew against Al Khaleej with a 1-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a first win this weekend.
On the other hand, Al Nassr finished second in the league table last season and has been remarkable in the current season. Last week, the away team defeated Al Shadab 4-0 and will be confident going into this encounter.
Al-Hazm vs Al-Nassr Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- Al Hazm doesn’t have an excellent record against Al Nassr and a total of 22 matches played between the two teams, 3 were draws as opposed to Al Nassr’s 14 victories.
- Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a total of 19 goals in his 19 appearances for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
- Only Anderson Talisca who is leading with 20 Goals was more prolific than the Portuguese legend in the competition.
- Al Nassr have managed to win two matches in their last 4 encounters.
- Al Hazm scored only 5 goals in their 4 league matches this season – It’s the lowest such tally among other opponents.
- Al Nassr Captain Cristiano Ronaldo has found the back of the net in each of his last four matches and will look to extend his streak this weekend.
Where to Watch Al-Hazm vs Al-Nassr On TV
- For International viewers, the game will be telecast on Shahid TV.
- Viewers in Saudi Arabia and Middle East countries can watch live streaming on Shahid TV.
- In Europe, the game is available on DAZN for free of cost.
- Viewers in India can watch on Sony Sports Network.
Al-Hazm Team News
The Host Al-Hazm, is currently at number sixteen in the Saudi Pro League standings. The club is still struggling for their first win. Currently, Al-Hazm has lost two and settled for a further two draws as well.
Al-Hazm midfielder Vinícius Goes Barbosa de Souza, known as Vina, is performing for the team. The Brazilian midfielder has scored 2 goals in his last four games. Al-Hazm’s side will focus its eyes on him and expect a huge contribution against Al-Nassr.
The club has no injuries as of now. A fully fit squad will be ready to tackle Cristiano Rolando’s Al-Nassr.
Al-Nassr Team News
The Visitor Al-Nassr is currently at number six in the Saudi Pro League Table. Cristiano Al-Nassr registered a huge win against Al-Shabab in their last encounter and will look forward to continuing their victory.
The club has no injuries at this stage. Cristiano Rolando-led Al-Nassr will be available with a fully fit squad against Al-Hazm.
Al-Hazm vs Al-Nassr Prediction
Al Nassr have an excellent squad at their fingertips and have emerged as an opponent in the last week. Cristiano Ronaldo and Anderson Talisca are on a goalscoring spree at the moment and will look to make their mark in this fixture.
Al Hazm can pack a punch on their day but find themselves in a period of transition at the moment. Although, Al Nassr is currently the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Al Hazm 1-3 Al Nassr
Al-Hazm vs Al-Nassr Betting Tips and Odds
Betting Tips:
Tip 1: Game to have expected goals – 4
Tip 2: Al Nassr to score first – Yes
Tip 3: Cristiano Ronaldo to score – Yes
Tip 4: Result – Al Nassr to win
Odds:
- The best odds on Al Hazm are currently 19 by 1xbet.
- The best odds on Al Nassr are currently 1.16 by Shangrila.
- The best odds on a draw are currently 8.3 at Vbet.
Probable Lineups for Al-Hazm vs Al-Nassr
Al Hazm possible starting lineup (4-4-2)
Dahmen (GK); Otaibi, Viana, Al Dakheel, Al-Aazmi; Vina, Alsayyali, Traore, Al Shammari; Badamosi, Toze
Al Nassr’s possible starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Al Aqidi (GK); Konan, Al Fatil, Al Amri, Al Ghannam; Fofana, Brozovic; Otavio, Talisca, Mane; Ronaldo
Key Players Battle for Al-Hazm vs Al-Nassr
Cristiano Rolando vs Vina
- Al-Hazm is expecting a difficult visitor. In this game, the host team will hope Vina can nudge a goal or two to give them a chance against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr. In his last four outings, the Brazilian offensive midfielder has scored twice.
- In his most recent appearance, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was once again on the lookout. Ronaldo scored two penalty goals in the previous game against Al-Shabab. Ronaldo will be keen for his 850th goal and to continue scoring after scoring five goals in three games.