Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq in matchweek 21 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season. Stefano Pioli’s men are currently in sublime form and have now reached the pinnacle for a third position in the league table. They are still in contention for the title race as they continue to improve, seeking to narrow down the gap on the league leaders.

Meanwhile, Al Ettifaq is currently seated at tenth position, with seven wins out of 20 games. Coming into this match, Al Ettifaq faced a bitter defeat at the hands of bottom-placed Al Fateh, which will indeed dent their spirits.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr flourish at home, or would Al Ettifaq cause an upset?

Match Details

• Tournament/Series – Saudi Pro League 2024-25
• Match – Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq
• Date & Time – Friday, February 21, 2025, 22:30 IST / 17:00 GMT / 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT
• Venue – Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Live Streaming – Sony LIV (India), DAZN UK (UK), fuboTV (USA)

Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq Preview

Al Nassr are entering this game on the back of a 1-1 draw against Persepolis in the AFC Champions League. While they did not win that game, their league form has been great, having won four of their previous five games. With Cristiano Ronaldo spearheading the attack, they are genuine title contenders.

Al Ettifaq, on the contrary, have been unpredictable. They lost 2-1 to Al Fateh, revealing their vulnerabilities in defense. In order to have any chance against Al Nassr, they will require a solid defense and must make the most of their scoring chances.

Key Players to Watch

Al Nassr

• Cristiano Ronaldo – The Portuguese superstar is in top form and is currently the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League. His leadership and goal-scoring ability will be crucial for Al Nassr.
• Sadio Mane – The former Liverpool winger adds pace, creativity, and goal-scoring ability to Al Nassr’s attack.
• Marcelo Brozovic – The experienced Croatian midfielder controls the tempo of the game and will be key in breaking down Al Ettifaq’s defense.

Al Ettifaq

• Vitinho – The Brazilian forward has been one of Al Ettifaq’s best players, contributing with three goals and five assists this season.
• Georginio Wijnaldum – The former Liverpool and PSG midfielder brings stability and experience in midfield.
• Toko Ekambi – A strong presence in attack, he will be key if Al Ettifaq are to cause problems for Al Nassr’s defense.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Al Nassr: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ 🔵 (W-W-W-W-D)
Al Ettifaq: ❌ 🔵 ✅ ✅ ❌ (L-D-W-W-L)

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played – 39
• Al Nassr Wins – 19
• Al Ettifaq Wins – 10
• Draws – 10

Last Meeting: Al Nassr 3-1 Al Ettifaq

Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq Probable Playing XI

Al Nassr (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Bento
Defenders: Al Ghanam, Al Fatil, Laporte, Qasheesh
Midfielders: Otavio, Brozovic, Al Khaibari, Mane
Forwards: Duran, Ronaldo

Al Ettifaq (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Rodak
Defenders: Abdulrahman, Al Khateeb, Madu, Otaibi
Midfielders: Ali, Medran
Forwards: Costa, Wijnaldum, Vitinho; Toko Ekambi

Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq Betting Tips

Al Nassr to win – Odds: 1.45 (bet365)
Over 3.5 goals in the match – Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games
Cristiano Ronaldo to score anytime – Ronaldo is in great form and will likely find the net

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Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq Match Prediction

Al Nassr are straightaway the hot favorites for this win. Stefano Pioli and his team looked like a side who would drill through last few weeks and now will look to extend the winning streak further in this league. Cristiano Ronaldo’s attacking presence adds another layer to one of the finest offensive setups within the league.

On the other hand, Al Ettifaq have also not managed to get past their own back pretty well in the last few weeks, so inconsistency here could turn into a huge problem against someone like Al Nassr, who knows how to score. Although Vitinho and Wijnaldum are major names in their squad, it cannot be denied that they will need such strong defense.

Prediction: Al Nassr 3-1 Al Ettifaq