The Matchday 18 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Raed and Al-Nassr Riyadh will take place on January 30 at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium in Buraidah. Al-Raed vs. Al-Nassr Riyadh: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Raed vs. Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al-Raed (4-4-2): Ahmed Al-Kassar – Mohammed Fouzair, Khalid Al-Ghamdi, Abdullah Al-Hamdan, Mohammed Al-Dosari – Abdullah Al-Shammeri, Bandar Al-Ahmadi, Rakan Al-Anazi, Saleh Al-Shehri – Mohammed Al-Sahlawi, Rayan Al-Mousa.
Al-Nassr Riyadh (4-2-3-1): Brad Jones – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Maicon, Abdullah Madu, Abdulrahman Al-Obaid – Petros, Abdullah Al-Khaibari – Nordin Amrabat, Giuliano, Ahmed Musa – Abderrazak Hamdallah.
Al-Raed
In their last match, Al-Raed suffered a 0-2 defeat away to Al-Fateh. This result extended their winless streak in the league to four matches (1 draw, 3 losses). Al-Raed has struggled offensively, scoring just once in their last four games. They are currently in the lower half of the standings and need a win to climb out of the relegation zone.
- Al-Raed has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 5 home matches (2 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has conceded more than one goal in only 2 of their last 7 home games.
- Al-Raed's last three home matches have ended with a total under 2.5 goals.
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al-Nassr Riyadh comes into this match following a commanding 4-1 victory over Al-Taawoun at home. This win marked their third consecutive victory in the league, during which they scored a total of 10 goals. Al-Nassr is currently in the top three of the standings and is in contention for the league title, needing maximum points to maintain their position.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last six away matches (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Al-Nassr Riyadh has scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 away games.
- In 6 of Al-Nassr's last 7 away matches, both teams have scored.
Al-Raed vs. Al-Nassr Riyadh: Match Prediction
Al-Raed has shown resilience at home, but their recent form is concerning as they struggle to score goals. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr Riyadh is in excellent form, particularly in attack, and they have been prolific on the road. Considering these factors, I expect Al-Nassr to continue their winning streak. My prediction: Al-Nassr to win
