The Saudi Pro League reaches matchday five this weekend. Al-Nassr are bidding to extend their 100% start when they take on Al-Ittihad at King Abdullah Sports City.

Al-Ittihad looking for En-Nesyri to ask questions up front

Al-Ittihad head into this match following a goalless draw against Al Fateh. Having kept a clean sheet, Jens Wissing may opt for continuity as his side prepares for a tough test against a strong Al-Nassr attack.

Youssef En-Nesyri will offer the main offensive threat for the home team. The Moroccan impressed with six goals in 13 Pro League outings last term, but has only managed to score once so far in the 2026/27 campaign.

The hosts are still missing Hamed Al-Ghamdi due to an ACL injury. Ahmed Sharahili is also sidelined, while defender Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti is rated doubtful. Saad Al-Mousa is available again, but may only make the bench.

Al-Ittihad predicted lineup vs Al-Nassr (4-4-2): Rajković; Al-Julaydan, Danilo Pereira, Kadesh, Abdi; Aouar, Lopy, Ali, Bergwijn; Al-Sahafi, En-Nesyri.

Al-Nassr’s international stars already firing

After scoring 91 times on their way to the title last season, Al-Nassr are looking lively in attack again as they bid to defend their crown. Cristiano Ronaldo struck his second goal of the campaign in the 2-1 victory over Al-Taawoun last time out.

João Félix and Sadio Mané are also already on two goals from their opening four league outings. The duo will provide the main support to Ronaldo in the final third in this match.

The visitors are ready to recall Bento in goal, following his suspension. In one of the most challenging away fixtures of their domestic campaign, the experienced Iñigo Martínez will also be drafted into the backline. Defender Sultan Al-Ghannam remains sidelined with a long-term injury.

Al-Nassr predicted lineup vs Al-Ittihad (4-4-1-1): Bento; Boushal, Simakan, I. Martínez, Al-Najdi; Coman, Costa, Ângelo, Mané; Félix; Ronaldo.

Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Al-Nassr to win
  • Odds: 1.527 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Al-Ittihad 1-2 Al-Nassr
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 6EHXS

Key stats:

  • Al-Nassr have won four of the previous six meetings.
  • Al-Ittihad failed to score across 180 minutes of football against this opposition last season, conceding four times.
  • The visitors have won all four league matches so far this term, scoring 12 times.

Having kept hold of their key attacking players, Al-Nassr will be tough to beat again in the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League. They’ve won all five competitive fixtures this season, netting at least three goals in four of them.

By contrast, Al-Ittihad are not blessed with as much firepower. They’ve only scored more than once in one of their opening four fixtures. Two of their previous three home games against this opposition ended in defeat, and backing a repeat is a safe option here.

Al-Ittihad vs Al-Nassr Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: 2nd half - Al-Nassr to score over 1.5 goals
  • Odds: 2.4 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: GYB8S

At odds of 2.4, Al-Nassr offer value to score over 1.5 goals in the second half. They’ve specialised in scoring late in recent weeks and netted three times after the 70th minute in a comeback victory in their most recent away game.

Overall, six of the last seven goals for Ange Postecoglou’s team have come after the interval. Two of the three goals that Al-Ittihad have conceded this term were also in the second half.

Verdict: Al-Nassr to win (1.527) — Al-Ittihad 1-2 Al-Nassr