In the upcoming clash between Al Hazm and Al Nassr, scheduled for 9:00 PM on September 2nd as part of the Saudi Pro League 2023/24, all eyes are on two football icons, Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo, to light up the field. Cris7 Universe provides a comprehensive analysis of the team dynamics, expected lineups, and score predictions for this exciting fixture.
Analyzing the Form:
Al Hazm seems to be struggling with form as they’ve experienced a streak of six consecutive matches without a win, including draws and losses. After four rounds of the Saudi Pro League 2023/24, they’ve only managed to secure 2 points, positioning them at 16th place in the standings.
On the contrary, Al Nassr is on a winning streak, triumphing in their last three matches. Their attacking prowess has been on full display, netting an impressive 13 goals in these three fixtures. Notably, new signing Sadio Mane has quickly adapted to his new environment, finding the back of the net four times since the season began. In the list of top scorers in the Saudi Pro League 2023/24, Mane trails only his teammate Ronaldo.
Head-to-Head:
When it comes to head-to-head encounters, Al Hazm has struggled against Al Nassr. Out of 19 previous meetings, they have managed to secure victory only three times while suffering 13 losses. In their most recent three encounters, Al Hazm failed to avoid defeat against Al Nassr.
Team News:
Hassan Al Majhad of Al Hazm may miss the upcoming match due to health concerns. On the other hand, all members of Al Nassr, including the veteran Cristiano Ronaldo, are ready to take the field. Despite being 38 years old, the Portuguese forward continues to display his sharpness, scoring five goals in his last two matches.
Expected Lineups:
Al-Hazm (4-4-2): Dahmen; Otaibi, Viana, Al Dakheel, Al-Aazmi; Vini, Alsayyali, Traore, Al Shammari; Badamosi, Toze.
Al-Nassr (4-2-3-1): Alaqidi; Al Ghannam, Al Fatil, Laporte, Konan; Al Khaibari, Brozovic; Mane, Otavio, Ghareeb; Ronaldo.
Betting Insights:
Al Nassr is favored in the Asian handicap due to Al Hazm’s six-match winless streak at home, while Al Nassr has won their last three matches.
The last four matches involving Al Nassr have seen goals scored after the 80th minute. Given Al Nassr’s strong attacking form, betting on late-match goals could be profitable.
Three out of the last four Al Nassr matches have had an even number of goals. Considering that Al Hazm’s recent matches also feature evenly distributed goals, betting on an even final score seems reasonable.
Score Prediction by Cris7 Universe:
In their recent three matches, Al Nassr not only won but also defeated their opponents convincingly. Facing a relatively average Al Hazm side, it’s highly likely that Al Nassr, with the formidable duo of Mane and Ronaldo in top form, will extend their winning streak.
Prediction: Al Hazm 1 – 3 Al Nassr
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