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Al Nassr invite Al Taawoun to Al-Awwal Park in the King's Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday. The hosts finished runners-up last season, while Al Dhiaab were eliminated in the quarter-finals, losing to eventual champions Al Hilal.
Al-Alami overcame Al Hazm 2-1 in the Round of 32 last month, thanks to goals from Sadio Mane and Nawaf Boushal. They are unbeaten in last 12 games across competitions and saw their seven-game winning streak last week in a 3-3 draw with Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League. Talisca bagged an equaliser in stoppage time, completing his brace.
Al Taawoun, meanwhile, recorded a 3-2 win over Abha in the Round of 32 of the King's Cup last month, with Musa Barrow assisting two goals in extra time. They saw their unbeaten streak end after three games last week in a 2-0 loss at Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.
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Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 35 times in competitive games, with Al Nassr leading 25-6.
- The two teams have met twice in the King's Cup, with the hosts winning both games, scoring four times across two games and conceding once.
- Al Nassr have scored at least twice in seven of their last eight games across competitions, keeping four clean sheets.
- Al Taawoun have one win in four meetings with Al-Alami, with that triumph coming away from home in the Saudi Pro League last season.
- Four of their last six meetings between the two sides have produced under 2.5 goals.
Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun Prediction
Al Nassr have enjoyed a 12-game unbeaten streak across competitions, winning eight. They have won their last three home games, scoring seven goals and conceding once.
Cristiano Ronaldo is back in training after missing out against Al Kholood last week. Head coach Stefano Pioli could name him on the bench ahead of the clash with league leaders Al Hilal on Friday.
Al Taawoun, meanwhile, have one win in four away games, suffering two defeats. They have one win in 19 away meetings against the capital club, with that triumph coming in the Saudi Pro League last season.
Considering the capital club's form and better goalscoring record, expect them to eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: Al Nassr 2-1 Al Taawoun
Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Al Nassr to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Bold Tip: Talisca to score or assist any time - Yes
