Al-Nassr is set to host Al-Qadsiah at Al-Awwal Park in their Gameweek 14 clash in the Saudi Pro League. The match is scheduled for Thursday, with Al-Nassr looking to regain their top position in the league standings.
Match Preview: Al-Nassr vs Al-Qadsiah
Currently, Al-Nassr is in second place with 31 points, just one point behind leaders Al-Hilal. The team recently lost to Al Ahli SC with a score of 3-2, marking their second consecutive match without a win (one draw and one loss).
Despite the recent setbacks, Al-Nassr leads the league in scoring, boasting 37 goals in 12 games. Key players Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix each have netted 13 goals this season. The team will be eager to return to winning form in front of their home fans, where they have achieved five straight victories, scoring 18 goals during that stretch.
Al-Qadsiah’s Recent Form
Al-Qadsiah stands in fifth place with 24 points and has had a mixed run of form. The team secured only one win in their last four away matches, although they did achieve a recent victory over Al Shabab. Their last two league matches yielded two wins, with a total of seven goals scored and only two conceded.
With just four points separating them from a potential AFC Champions League Elite stage qualification, Al-Qadsiah aims to bolster their chances with a strong performance against Al-Nassr.
Team News
- Al-Nassr: Saad Al-Nasser and Mohamed Simakan are ruled out due to injuries. Sami Al-Najei is also unavailable with a cruciate ligament tear.
- Al-Qadsiah: Goalkeeper Koen Casteels is expected to start after keeping a clean sheet in his last match.
Ronaldo and Felix are anticipated to lead the attack for Al-Nassr, while Al-Qadsiah will rely on their solid defense and recent scoring form.
Possible Lineups
| Al-Nassr | Al-Qadsiah |
|---|---|
| Al Aqidi | Casteels |
| Al Ghannam | Al Shahrani |
| Al Amri | Fernandez |
| Martinez | Alvarez |
| Al Nasser | Al Shamat |
| Brozovic | Baah |
| Wesley | Juwayr |
| Angelo | Weigl |
| Coman | Nandez |
| Ronaldo | Retegui |
| Felix | Quinones |
Predictions
Al-Nassr is in need of a victory to regain momentum after their recent performance. Observers expect a home win, with a predicted scoreline of 3-1 in favor of Al-Nassr. The pressure is on for Ronaldo and his teammates to deliver against a challenging Al-Qadsiah side.
