Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Preview: Team News & Prediction
by Alex Lawes ·
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Al Nassr suffered a defeat to Al Orubah last weekend as they appeared to prioritise their AFC Champions League Round of 16 tie with Esteghlal as they now face a strong Al Shabab side.
Kick-off date/time: Friday 7th March, 2025: UK – 7:00pm / US ET – 2:00pm / US PT – 11:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – DAZN have the rights to show three Saudi Pro League games per week in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule / US – Some Saudi Pro League matches will be televised on Fox in the US, so it is worth checking their schedule
How to watch online: UK – If DAZN are televising this match, it can be streamed live to subscribers on DAZN’s digital platforms / US – If televised, this match can be streamed on Fox’s digital platforms, while Fubo subscribers can also stream certain Saudi Pro League matches live
Al Nassr Team News: CR7 fitness doubts
Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Al Nassr’s clash with Esteghlal in Iran the other day and he would have to be seen as a doubt for this one. Former Portugal international midfielder Otavio is also sidelined for this one alongside Sami Al Najei, who is dealing with an ACL injury.
Predicted XI (4-4-2): Bento; Simakan, Al Fatil, Al Najdi, Qaheesh; Angelo Gabriel, Sulaiheem, Brozovic, Mane; Jhon Duran, Cristiano Ronaldo
Unavailable: Otavio (Injured), Al Najei (Injured)
Questionable: Cristiano Ronaldo (Fitness)
Al Shabab Team News: A few injuries
Al Shabab have no fresh injury concerns but remain without a few key players as they make the trip to face Al Nassr as South Korea international goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu is sidelined alongside versatile Belgium international Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco.
Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Al Maiouf; Al Shwirekh, Hoedt, Roberto Renan; Al Thani, Aljuwayr, Cristian Guanca, Leandrinho; Bonaventura, Podence; Hamdallah
Unavailable: Kim (Injured), Al Sabiyani (Injured), Ferreira-Carrasco (Injured), Al Thani (Injured), Al Muwallad (Injured)
Questionable:
Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Prediction
Al Nassr were held to a goalless draw in that aforementioned first-leg of the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League against Esteghlal the other day. Under the management of former AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli this season, they have been left frustrated on far too many occasions. They now face an Al Shabab side that sit comfortably tucked inside the top-half of the Saudi Pro League, most recently easing past Damak by two goals to nil to mean they have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches. Al Nassr do remain the favourites for this one, especially with their home advantage, with both teams scoring looking likely, too.
Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Tip: Al Nassr to win & both teams to score
