Cristiano Ronaldo’s Return Boosts Al Nassr Ahead of Clash with Al Raed
Cristiano Ronaldo has rejoined the Al-Nassr squad after returning from Portugal, and his presence adds extra excitement to the upcoming match against Al Raed in the Saudi Arabia 2023/24 Professional League, set to take place on September 16th. Cris7 Universe analyzes the team’s strengths, expected line-ups, bookmakers’ odds, and provides score predictions for this pivotal match.
Analyzing the Form of Al Raed vs. Al Nassr:
After a convincing 3-0 victory over Al Riyadh, Al Raed’s fortunes took a downturn as they struggled to secure a goalless draw against Al Fayha. Their recent form has been worrisome, winning only one of their last eight matches, while suffering four defeats and settling for three draws.
In contrast, Al Nassr, led by Ronaldo, has been in spectacular form, consistently outclassing their opponents. In their four most recent matches, they have convincingly defeated Shabab Al Ahli, Al Fateh, Al Shabab, and Al Hazm, showcasing their dominance.
With such an impressive winning streak, Al Nassr poses a significant challenge to Al Raed, especially considering the historical head-to-head record. In their 33 previous encounters, Al Raed has managed only 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, the key forward for Al Raed, may not be available for the upcoming match. On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo, despite being 38 years old, continues to exhibit remarkable fitness and high performance levels. In the last four matches, he has scored a remarkable 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 ended 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, combined with Al Nassr’s four consecutive victories, makes it unwise to bet on the home team.
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.
With 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 shown that Al Raed is often 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 difficult to halt Al Nassr’s winning streak.
Prediction: 1-3
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