Al Ahli vs Al Nasr Prediction & Betting Tips - Saudi Pro League

Prediction published on 13/03/2024, 12:45  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 15/03/2024 at 07:00 in Saudi Pro League Prediction

The blockbuster fixture in the Saudi Pro League this week will see Al Ahli taking on Al Nassr at the King Abdullah Sports City on Friday evening. The hosts are currently in third place in the league standings, while the visitors are second. Al Ahli have made an excellent return to the top flight this season and are still in the running for a spot in the AFC Champions League. They are currently on 47 points after 23 matches, trailing their fellow PIF-owned opponents in this match by six points. The Royals secured their 14th win of the season last weekend, beating Al-Taawoun 1-0 on the road. That result extended their current unbeaten run in the Pro League to three matches, including two wins and a draw. Al Ahli have been very good at home this season. After 11 league games, they are still unbeaten, boasting a record of seven wins and four draws, while managing to keep seven clean sheets in that time. However, the hosts lost the reverse fixture 4-3 back in September and are marginal underdogs in this one. 

Meanwhile, Al Nassr come into this match in desperate need of a change in fortunes. They were knocked out of the AFC Champions League in midweek by Al Ain in a dramatic penalty shootout after the tie ended 4-4 on aggregate. Now, their Champions League ambitions for next season are under real threat following back-to-back winless games, drawing 4-4 against Al Hazm and losing 3-1 to Al Raed at home last week. In away games, though, Al-Alami are on a three-match winning streak and have only been beaten once in their last ten outings, which was a 3-0 loss to league leaders Al Hilal. Al Nassr trail the Blue Waves by 12 points. The visitors have been the better side in this contest of late, unbeaten in their last four matches against this opponent, including three wins and a draw.