In the late kick-off on Thursday evening, Al-Nassr will travel to Najran to face Al Okhdood at the Prince Hathloul Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium in the Saudi Pro League.
Here's a detailed preview of the match, including the team news, injury status and more.
Match Preview
Al Okhdood
Al Okhdood, a team that recently gained promotion to the Saudi Pro League, is desperately seeking to secure their top-flight status for next season.
Despite winning only two of their last ten league games (W2 D1 L7), they still have a slender advantage over the relegation zone.
After parting ways with Martin Sevela, Noureddine Zekri took charge, delivering a crucial 1-0 win over Abha in his second game.
However, a goalless draw against Al Hazem last week left Al Okhdood perilously close to the bottom three.
Al-Nassr
On the other hand, Al-Nassr, with their star-studded lineup featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, and Aymeric Laporte, is fighting to keep the title race alive.
Despite winning their last six league matches, Al-Nassr's chances of snatching the title from Al Hilal remain slim, as the Blue Waves only need a point to clinch it.
Nonetheless, Al-Nassr will be keen to prolong the title race by winning this match. In their last game, Ronaldo's hat-trick powered them to a 6-0 thrashing of Al Wehda.
Team News
Al Okhdood
Centre-back Andrei Burca will miss the game due to a muscle tear.
Solomon Kvirkvelia is set to partner with Saeed Al-Rubaie in the centre of defence.
Al-Nassr
Luis Castro will miss the match due to lung surgery.
Injuries rule out Waleed Abdullah, Talisca, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, and Sami Al-Najei. Nawaf Al-Aqidi continues his suspension.
Possible Lineups
Al Okhdood
Vitor; Faraj, Kvirkvelia, Al-Rubaie, Al-Mansour; Al-Habib; Al Zubaidi, Pedroza, Collado, Godwin; Tawamba
Al-Nassr
Ospina; Al Ghanam, Alawjami, Laporte, Telles; Al-Khaibari; Yahya, Otavio, Brozovic, Mane; Ronaldo
Prediction
Despite Al Okhdood's decent home form, they face an uphill battle against a high-flying Al-Nassr side, which won 3-0 in the reverse fixture.
Al-Nassr are heavily favoured to secure a win and prolong the title race for a couple of days longer, at least that's the way we see it!
Our Prediction: Al Okhdood 0-3 Al-Nassr
What time does the Al Okhdood vs. Al-Nassr match start? The match between Al Okhdood and Al-Nassr will kick off at 7:00 pm UK time on Thursday, 9th May 2024.
Where is the match being played? The match will be held at the Prince Hathloul Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium in Najran, Saudi Arabia.
What is at stake for both teams in this match? Al Okhdood: They are fighting to avoid relegation and maintain their top-flight status for the next season.
Al-Nassr: They are seeking to keep the title race alive and secure a top finish in the league.
Who are the key players to watch out for in the match? Al Okhdood: Solomon Kvirkvelia, Saeed Al-Rubaie, and Leandre Tawamba. Al-Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic, and Aymeric Laporte.
What is the recent form of both teams? Al Okhdood: Winless in their last seven matches, with six losses and a draw. Al-Nassr: Won their last six consecutive league matches.
What is the injury status of both teams? Al Okhdood: Centre-back Andrei Burca will miss the game due to a muscle tear. Al-Nassr: Waleed Abdullah, Talisca, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, and Sami Al-Najei are out injured. Luis Castro is recovering from lung surgery and will not be on the sidelines. Nawaf Al-Aqidi remains suspended.
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