Al-Riyadh vs Al-Nassr prediction and betting tips on May 23, 2024
Game Prediction
On May 23, 2024, in the 33rd round of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Riyadh will face Al-Nassr. The ambitious visitors remain runners-up, while the home team urgently needs points to secure their spot in the top division for next season.
Key Statistics and Trends:
- Al-Riyadh is unbeaten in their last four matches.
- Al-Nassr has won their last five matches across all competitions.
- Al-Riyadh scored 39% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.
- Al-Nassr scored 21% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
Al-Riyadh - Form Analysis: Pushing for a Strong Finish
The "Red and Blacks" returned to the Saudi Arabian top division last year. Despite finishing only fourth in the First Division, they managed to secure promotion. However, their time in the top tier has been predictably challenging, with the struggle for survival continuing under the guidance of Odair Hellmann, who joined in October. April saw them suffer three consecutive losses, but they ended the month with a victory over Al-Ahli and have since drawn with Al-Fateh, Al-Taawoun, and Al-Hazem in May.
Al-Nassr - Form Analysis: Falling Short Again
The "Knights of Najd" seem to have caught some "Cristiano virus" alongside Ronaldo. With him, Juventus lost their champion status, and Manchester United had no trophies. In Saudi Arabia, the star Portuguese forward has been prolific (scoring 33 goals this season), yet his new club trailed behind Al-Ittihad last season and has clearly fallen behind Al-Hilal this season. They played Al-Hilal in the last round, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Al-Riyadh: Team News
Only Arslanagic is doubtful.
Al-Nassr: Team News
Luís Castro will return to the coaching bench.
Al-Riyadh - Al-Nassr: Possible Starting Lineups:
Al-Riyadh (Possible Lineup): Campaña - Al-Khaibari, Al-Shwirikh, Assiri, Ali Al-Nwaiqvi - Al-Kharajin, Ndong, Toure, Al-Shehri - Musona, Gray
Al-Nassr (Possible Lineup): Ospina - Telles, Laporte, Al-Amri, Al-Ghanam - Mané, Al-Khaibari, Brozović, Al-Hassan, Yahya - Ronaldo
Previous Matches
In December, the teams met for the first time since 2005, with the powerhouse defeating the newcomer 4-1.
Free Match Prediction for Al-Riyadh vs Al-Nassr on May 23:
Ronaldo and his team are clear favorites, but they lack motivation at this stage. Meanwhile, their opponents are fighting hard for points in May. Therefore, betting on the home team to win with a +2.0 goal handicap (odds – 1.71) seems reasonable.