BETTING GUIDE: Al- Nassr vs Damac, match preview, team news and prediction
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Reading Time: 3min | Wed. 20.05.26. | 15:33
A 1-1 draw at home to Al Hilal last week kept Al-Nassr two points above them in the race for first, while Damac are two just points above the relegation zone thanks to a 3-0 win versus Al Fayha
The Saudi Pro League title will be decided on Thursday when Al-Nassr welcome Damac to Alawwal Park in Riyadh.
A 1-1 draw at home to Al Hilal, last week, kept Al-Nassr two points above them in the race for first, while Damac are two just points above the relegation zone thanks to a 3-0 win against Al Fayha.
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Al Nassr enter this match after winning three of their last five games in all competitions.
During that stretch, they scored eight goals and conceded seven, although recent dropped points against Al Hilal and Gamba Osaka slightly reduced momentum.
Their home form remains exceptional, with only one defeat in 16 league matches and eight victories during their last nine home league outings.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues leading the attack with 26 league goals, while Joao Felix has supplied 12 assists this season.
Sadio Mane, Mohamed Simakan, and Marcelo Brozovic also remain influential figures whenever available for selection.
Team news could still affect the league leaders. Brozovic remains doubtful because of a groin problem, Abdullah Al-Khaibari is struggling with a hamstring issue, while Raghed Al-Najjar and Sam Al-Najei remain sidelined through serious knee injuries.
Even with those concerns, Al Nassr still possess enough attacking depth to dominate most opponents in Saudi Arabia.
Damac arrive after beating Al Fayha 3-0 in an important result that boosted confidence before this difficult trip.
Across their last five league matches, they scored seven goals and conceded six while losing three times.
Away form remains a major concern because Damac have suffered nine defeats in 16 league trips and failed to score in five away fixtures this season.
Varela Vada remains their leading creative player with 11 goals and six assists, while Morlaye Sylla and Abdelkader Bedrane continue providing energy and experience at both ends of the pitch.
Damac have not enjoyed this fixture in recent years.
Al Nassr have won each of the last nine league meetings between the clubs, including a 2-1 away victory earlier this year.
The hosts have also claimed four consecutive home wins against Damac at this venue with authority.
Key Pointers;
- In five of 10 away matches, Damac failed to score
- Damac have lost nine of 16 away league matches
- Al Nassr have only lost once in 16 home league games
- Al Nassr have the joint meanest defence at home in the league
- Al Nassr are unbeaten in their last nine home games, winning eight
Everything suggests Al Nassr should deliver a professional response after recent setbacks. Their superior attack, defensive consistency at home, and outstanding head to head record make them clear favorites against a Damac side that struggles badly away from home.
Prediction; Al Nassr wins to nil
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