Cristiano Ronaldo’s Return Boosts Al Nassr Ahead of Clash with Al Raed
Cristiano Ronaldo is back with the Al-Nassr squad, having returned from Portugal, and his presence is injecting added excitement into the eagerly anticipated match against Al Raed in the Saudi Arabia 2023/24 Professional League, scheduled for September 16th. Cris7 Universe dives deep into analyzing the team’s strengths, expected line-ups, bookmakers’ odds, and provides score predictions for this crucial match.
Analyzing the Form of Al Raed vs. Al Nassr:
Following a convincing 3-0 victory over Al Riyadh, Al Raed faced a downturn as they struggled to secure a goalless draw against Al Fayha. Their recent form raises concerns, with only one win in their last eight matches, alongside four defeats and three draws.
In stark contrast, Al Nassr, under Ronaldo’s leadership, has been in spectacular form, consistently outperforming their rivals. In their four most recent matches, they convincingly defeated Shabab Al Ahli, Al Fateh, Al Shabab, and Al Hazm, demonstrating their dominance.
With such an impressive winning streak, Al Nassr presents a significant challenge to Al Raed, particularly considering their historical head-to-head record. In their 33 previous encounters, Al Raed managed just one victory while suffering defeat in 27 matches.
Latest Team News for Al Raed vs. Al Nassr:
Due to an undisclosed fitness concern, Al Ghamdi, Al Raed’s key forward, may be unavailable for the upcoming match. In contrast, Cristiano Ronaldo, despite being 38 years old, continues to display remarkable fitness and high-performance levels. In the last four matches, he has scored an impressive six goals.
Expected Line-ups for Al Raed vs. Al Nassr:
Al Raed (4-2-3-1): Moreira, Alsubaie, Gonzalez, Wahishi, AL Dossari, Normann, Albeshe, Sunbul, Sayoud, Fouzair, El Berkaoui
Al Nassr (4-2-3-1): AL-Aqidi, Alganham, Fatil, Laporte, Konan, Brozovic, Al Khaibari, Gharib, Otavio, Mane, Ronaldo
Bookmakers’ Odds for Al Raed vs. Al Nassr:
Total Goals: In the last five encounters between these two teams, four matches ended with over 2.5 goals (the remaining one with fewer). A similar pattern is observed in Al Nassr’s last four matches. Based on these statistics, predicting a low-scoring game would be a risky choice.
Asian Handicap: In their recent six meetings, Al Raed lost the Asian Handicap in five matches against Al Nassr. This, coupled with Al Nassr’s four consecutive victories, makes betting on the home team appear unwise.
Late Goals: The last three matches between these two sides have witnessed goals scored after the 89th minute. Al Nassr’s scoreline in their last five matches has been updated after the 77th minute. Given this trend, investors may consider placing a bet on a late goal in the upcoming match.
Cris7 Universe Score Prediction for Al Raed vs. Al Nassr:
History has consistently shown that Al Raed tends to be an accommodating opponent for Al Nassr. Given their significantly lower form compared to their counterparts, Al Raed faces a daunting task even when playing at home, making it challenging to halt Al Nassr’s winning streak.
Prediction: 1-3
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