SportsMall previews Friday's Saudi Pro League clash between Al Qulood and Al-Nasr, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Al-Nasser They will look to make it eight straight wins when they travel to the King Abdullah Sports City stadium and take on their rivals. Al Qulud In the eighth round of the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League season.
While the visiting team will be heavily involved in Friday's match, the hosts need a boost as they have failed to win in their last four matches in all competitions.
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Al Nasser launches the new campaign on fire as he seeks domestic and continental glory after failing on both fronts in the past. christian ronaldoFirst full season at King South University Stadium.
After dismissal Luis Castro In September, the new coach Stefano Pioli After winning their first seven matches, Al-Nasr recently won their third AFC Champions League match with a 1-0 victory over Iranian side Esteghlal FC.
Despite dominating the capital letters, the Knights of Najd had to wait until the 81st minute to break the tie. Aymeric LaporteAfter Ronaldo's previous shot, the rebound was available to turn the home team's lead from close range.
Shortly before that, Al-Nasr overcame the challenge of Al-Shabaab with a spectacular 2-1 victory at the Al-Shabaab Club stadium on Friday. Abdarrazak Hamdallah He messed up his lines from 12 yards with almost the last kick of the game.
One of only two unbeaten teams after seven matches, Al-Nasr is currently third in the Saudi Pro League table, one point behind second-placed Al-Ittihad and three more leaders and defending champions, Al -Hilal, who is still the only team. A perfect album.
A fifth consecutive league win will be the visitors' main objective on Friday as they face an opponent in first place since they were promoted by finishing third in the Saudi 1st Division last time out.
Indeed, it has been a difficult couple of weeks for Al Qalood, who hit the ground running with back-to-back losses to Al-Ittihad and Al Riyadh before playing out an entertaining 3-3 draw against newcomers Al Europe.
Pablo DuarteThey claimed their first victory for the fourth time against Al Wehda before drawing 1-1 against Al Fateh in Sunday's match at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalavi Stadium.
Al Qalood started the proceedings brightly and took a rare lead from the start. Alex ColladoA goal in the ninth minute before the equalizer in the first minutes of the second half. dajaniniof the equalizer.
It is one win in seven league games for Pride of Ar Ras, who are outside the relegation zone on goal difference against Al-Nasser, their biggest margin of the season to date.
Behind Al Wehda (18) and Al Feiha (15) in terms of goals conceded so far, Al Golood (13) will need to quickly address their defensive deficiencies.
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Al-Nasrin Mohamed Simagan He was ineligible to play any role in Friday's affair after the defender was sent off for two bookable offenses in the win over Al Shabaab.
In Simagan's absence, Muhammad al-Fadil He will accompany Aymeric Laporte in the center of defense Salem Alnajdi AND By Nawab Baushal Driving in lateral position.
Cristiano Ronaldo aims to win his fifth league game. Alexander Mitrovic AND Karim Benzema.
Twenty-five-year-old Alex Collado has scored four of Al Qalood's eight goals in the league this season and will once again be heavily relied upon to provide results at the top end of the pitch.
Nigerian Guardian William Troost-Egong He started shortly after returning from international duty and has been an ever-present for the home team this season.
Al Qulud's possible starting lineup:
Grohe; Al Shamrani, Qomber, Troost-Egong, Al Asmari; Dieng, N'Doram, Collado; Mavolida, Muleqa, Al Hammami
Al-Nasr's possible starting lineup:
Bento; Alnajdi, Laporte, Al-Fadil, Boushal; Brosovic, Al Khaybari; Mané, Talisca, Odavio; ronaldo
We say: Al Qulud 0-3 Al-Nasr
Al-Nasr are in poor form at the moment and it is difficult to imagine being denied three points against an Al Qulud team.
We hope the public will put pressure on work that is often assumed to be one-sided.
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