Al Nassr welcome Al Orobah to Riyadh for a Saudi Pro League clash on Saturday (October 5th). The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 2-1 home victory over Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League.
Sadio Mane put them ahead in first half injury time, while Cristiano Ronaldo doubled their lead with 14 minutes left on the clock. Roger Guedes pulled one back for the visitors in the 87th minute.
The Big Yellow will now turn their attention back to the domestic scene where their last league game saw them claim a 2-0 home win over Al Wehda.
Orobah, meanwhile, saw off Damac with a 1-0 home win in their last game. Cristian Tello's goal in first half injury time proved to be the difference between the two sides.
The victory took them to 10th spot in the table, having garnered seven points from five games. Al Nassr are fourth on 11 points.
Al Nassr vs Al Orobah Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Al Nassr have four wins and one draw in five previous head-to-head games.
- This will be their first meeting since April 2016 when Al Nassr claimed a 3-1 victory in the Saudi Kings Cup.
- Al Nassr are unbeaten in their last eight games across competitions (five wins).
- Four of Orubah's five league games this season have produced less than three goals.
- Five of Al Nassr's last seven competitive games have witnessed more goals scored in the second half than the first.
- Seven of Al Nassr's last nine games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
Al Nassr vs Al Orobah Prediction
Al Nassr are already four points behind fierce rivals Al Hilal in the title race and cannot afford to lose more ground in the title race. Stefano Pioli's side will be expected to claim maximum points in front of their fans.
Al Orobah are competing in the top-flight of Saudi football for the first time in a decade. They started the campaign without a win in their first three games but will have some confidence having won their last two.
We are backing the home side to claim a multi-goal victory in addition to a clean sheet.
Prediction: Al Nassr 4-0 Al Orobah
Al Nassr vs Al Orobah Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Al Nassr to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Cristiano Ronaldo to score at anytime