Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Preview & Prediction: Team News, H2H, lineups 2025
Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Preview – Match Preview
Al Nassr are in great form, winning their last 10 matches and scoring 34 goals in that time. Their last home game was a big 5-1 win against Al Fateh, where Joao Felix scored a hat-trick.
Coach Jorge Jesus guided his team to a solid 2-1 win away at Goa in the AFC Champions League. The team had 1.30 xG compared to Goa’s 0.40, even though most key players were rested.
Recently, Al Nassr beat Al Hazem 2-0 to stay three points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League. Felix scored the opener and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the win with his fourth goal in three games for club and country.
Al Ittihad, last season’s Saudi Pro League champions, have struggled this year. Poor results led to Laurent Blanc being sacked in September, with Sergio Conceicao taking over as manager in October.
In Conceicao’s first league game, they drew 1-1 with Al Fayha, where Karim Benzema missed a late penalty. Their next match was in the AFC Champions League, where they won 4-1 away to Al Shorta despite close expected goals (1.90–2.25).
However, Al Ittihad lost 2-0 at home to Al Hilal on Friday, finishing that game with 1.01–1.79 xG.
Match Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad |
| Competition | Saudi King’s Cup 2025‑26 |
| Date (Today) | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Kick-off | 11:30 PM IST ( 18:00 UTC) |
| Venue | Al‑Awwal Park |
| City | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Head-to-Head Stats
| Match Player | Al Nassr Win | Al Ittihad Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 27 | 37 | 21 |
Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad – last 5 head-to-head encounters
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 May 2025 | Al Nassr | 2 – 3 | Al Ittihad | Saudi Pro League |
| 06 Dec 2024 | Al Ittihad | 2 – 1 | Al Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
| 27 May 2024 | Al Nassr | 4 – 2 | Al Ittihad | Saudi Pro League |
| 26 Dec 2023 | Al Ittihad | 2 – 5 | Al Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
| 09 Mar 2023 | Al Ittihad | 1 – 0 | Al Nassr | Saudi Pro League |
Al Nassr – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2025 | Al Fateh | Lost 3-2 | Saudi Pro League |
| 21 May 2025 | Al Khaleej Saihat | Won 2-0 | Saudi Pro League |
| 16 May 2025 | Al Taawoun | Drew 1-1 | Saudi Pro League |
| 12 May 2025 | Al‑Okhdood | Won 9-0 | Saudi Pro League |
| 07 May 2025 | Al Ittihad | Lost 2-3 | Saudi Pro League |
Al Ittihad – last 5 Matches
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | Al Qadisiyah | Won 3-1 | Saudi King Cup |
| 27 May 2025 | Damac FC | Won 1-0 | Saudi Pro League |
| 21 May 2025 | Al Shabab | Won 3-2 | Saudi Pro League |
| 12 May 2025 | Al Fayha | Won 3-0 | Saudi Pro League |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Al Fateh | Lost 0-2 | Saudi Pro League |
Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Team Comparison
| Team | Pos* | Played | W-D-L | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Diff | Form (Last 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Nassr | 3rd (2024-25) | 34 | 21-7-6 | 70 | 80 | 38 | +42 | Very strong: many wins |
| Al Ittihad | 1st (2024-25) | 34 | —(not full W-D-L available) | — | — | — | — | Mixed recent form |
Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad : Team strengths vs risks
| Team | Strengths | Risks |
|---|---|---|
| Al Nassr | Excellent attacking form with 34 goals in their last 10 matches. Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo are in great scoring touch. Strong home record at Al Awwal Park, regularly scoring multiple goals. Midfield led by Brozović and Otávio gives balance and creativity. Team confidence is very high after 10 straight wins. | Defense can be exposed when full-backs push forward. Dependence on Ronaldo and Felix for goals. Fatigue could be an issue due to busy schedule in league and AFC Champions League. |
| Al Ittihad | Experienced players like Benzema, Romarinho, and Fabinho bring quality and leadership. New manager Sergio Conceição has added discipline and structure. Physically strong team that wins aerial duels. Effective on counterattacks with pace and quick transitions. | Defense remains shaky and concedes easy chances. Team still adjusting to new tactics. Finishing not sharp — missed key chances in recent matches. Confidence slightly low after inconsistent league results. |
Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Team News & Lineup
Al Nassr (4-3-3):
Bento; Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Inigo Martinez, Sultan Al-Ghannam; Kingsley Coman, Marcelo Brozovic, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Sadio Mane; Joao Felix, Cristiano Ronaldo
Team news:
Saad Al Nasser is out injured, while Nawaf Al-Aqidi and Marcelo Brozovic are doubtful for the match.
Al Ittihad (4-4-2):
Predrag Rajkovic; Ahmed Al Julaydan, Saad Al-Mousa, Danilo Pereira, Mario Mitaj; N Golo Kante, Fabinho, Houssem Aouar; Moussa Diaby, Karim Benzema, Steven Bergwijn
Team news:
Hasan Kadesh, Muath Faqeehi, and Abdulrahman Al-Obood are unavailable due to injuries. Karim Benzema has a hamstring problem but is still expected to start the match.
Al Nassr vs Al Ittihad Match Prediction
Al Ittihad have lost three of their last five matches and haven’t improved much under new manager Sergio Conceição. Cristiano Ronaldo is in excellent form and is likely to lead Al Nassr to the King’s Cup quarter-finals.
| Market Result + BTTS | Pick | Why | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result + BTTS | Al Nassr Win & BTTS: Yes | Al Nassr are in excellent form with 10 straight wins and plenty of goals; Al Ittihad still have attacking quality through Benzema and Romarinho. | ★★★★☆ |
| Clean Sheet | Al Nassr clean sheet – No | Al Nassr’s defense can concede under pressure, while Al Ittihad have the players to score at least once. | ★★★☆☆ |
| HT/FT | Draw / Al Nassr | Al Ittihad might hold early, but Al Nassr’s attack usually takes control in the second half. | ★★★★☆ |
| Total Goals (safer) | Over 2.5 | Both teams play attacking football; recent H2Hs have produced many goals. | ★★★★☆ |
| Exact Margin (long shot) | Al Nassr by 1 goal (2-1) | Tight match expected, but Al Nassr’s home form should make the difference. | ★★★☆☆ |
