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Al-Nassr host Al-Ittihad tomorrow night. Read our preview here…
Preview for Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad
Al-Nassr will hope to replicate their league form in the King’s Cup when they take on Al-Ittihad in the quarter-finals tomorrow.
Jorge Jesus’ side have made a perfect start in the Pro League with six wins from six games, including Saturday’s 2-0 victory at Al-Hazm courtesy of goals from Portuguese duo Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jesus has had a transformative effect on the club and hopes are high that he can guide them to their first domestic trophy since Ronaldo moved to the Middle East in 2023.
Felix is certainly doing his bit, his superb header at the weekend meaning he has now scored nine league goals this season. Ronaldo’s late second was his 950th in a remarkable career.
While things are ticking over very nicely at Al-Nassr, the same can’t be said for Al-Ittihad.
The Jeddah club are the defending champions in Saudi, and the holders of the King’s Cup after last season’s double success under Laurent Blanc. But things have not gone according to plan so far this season.
Blanc was sacked last month and Sérgio Conceição drafted in as his replacement. It has not been smooth sailing for the former AC Milan boss, though, and results have failed to improve.
Friday’s 2-0 defeat at home to Al-Hilal saw Al-Ittihad drop to seventh in the table and defeat tomorrow night would set the alarm bells ringing.
Team News for Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad
Al-Nassr have a doubt over midfielder Marcelo Brozovic but, otherwise, it should be the same squad that won at the weekend.
Al-Ittihad have a clean bill of health.
Predicted line-ups for Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad
Al-Nassr: Bento; Yahya, Martinez, Simakan, Boushal; Al-Khaibari, Hazazi, Mane, Coman; Felix, Ronaldo
Al-Ittihad: Rajkovic; Julaydan, Mousa, Pereira, Simic; Kante, Aouar, Fabinho; Diaby, Benzema, Bergwijn
How to watch Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad: TV and online streams
Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad kicks off at 6pm UK time tomorrow night. It is not available to watch on TV or via a legal stream in the UK.
Stats for Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad
Al-Nassr won both Saudi Pro League matches against Al Ittihad last season
Al-Nassr also won their most recent meeting last month, 2-0 thanks to goals from Sadio Mane and Ronaldo
Prediction for Al-Nassr v Al-Ittihad
Impossible not to go with the form horse in this one. With Felix and Ronaldo playing the way they are, they should be too strong for Al-Ittihad.
Prediction: Al-Nassr 2-0 Al-Ittihad
