In the upcoming Riyadh Derby clash in the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr Riyadh will face off against Al Riyadh SC.
Al Nassr has been on fire, racking up 16 points from their last six matches in the Saudi Pro League. As they head into round 33 against Al Riyadh SC, all eyes are on whether they can continue their winning streak.
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Next up, Al Nassr faces Al Riyadh in the highly anticipated Riyadh Derby.
Currently sitting comfortably in second place, Al Nassr has secured 78 points this season. Although they can’t catch up to the champions, Al Hilal, who are 12 points ahead, they are well clear of third-placed Al Ahli by 17 points.
Al Riyadh, languishing in 14th place, are just two points above the relegation zone and have drawn their last three games.
Notably, their last two matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals scored. With only 29 goals scored in 32 matches, they are the league’s lowest-scoring team, while conceding 54 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr has been impressive, winning five of their last six matches and drawing once. They recently played to a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal.
Head-to-Head:
In the reverse fixture, Ronaldo shone with an opening goal, followed by a strike from Otavio before halftime. The second half was dominated by Talisca, who scored twice to secure a 4-1 victory.
Team News & Updates:
Ronaldo leads the league in scoring with 33 goals, contributing to 35% of Al Nassr’s goals this season.
With an average of 2.98 goals per match, the Pro League has been thrilling to watch.
Al Nassr is the second-highest scoring team in the league, with 94 goals, though their defense has been somewhat shaky, conceding 38 times in 32 matches—still the fifth-best in the league.
At home, Al Riyadh has a record of 4 wins, 6 draws, and 6 losses, with a goal differential of 20-13.
In contrast, Al Nassr’s away form is remarkable, boasting 14 wins, no draws, and only 2 losses, outscoring opponents 48-17 on the road. They have won their last six away games consecutively.
Prediction & Analysis:
Given their form and firepower, we predict another win for Al Nassr in round 33.
Ronaldo’s team has been outstanding away from home and should secure their 15th away win of the season against Al Riyadh.
However, expect a closer game this time, with a final score of 2-0 in favor of Al Nassr.
- Al Riyadh SC 0-2 Al Nassr Riyadh