Abha will host Al Nassr in the match 26 of the Saudi Arabia Pro League

The second-placed Al Nassr will visit Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium to face Abha for match 26 in the Saudi Arabia Pro League on Tuesday(02nd April 2024). Cristiano Ronaldo-led yellow Submarine won their last match comfortably by 5-2 against Al-Tai on Sunday(31st March). Thanks to the courtesy of Otavio's goal, Ghareeb’s brace and Ronaldo’s sublime hattrick which sealed three crucial points for the hosts. 

On the other hand, Al-Riyadh held Abha 1-1 in the match day 25 of the league competition. After 25 league matches, Al Nassr has 59 points meanwhile Abha only has 22 points and they are placed 17th in the relegated zone. The 9-time Saudi Arabia Pro League winners Al Nassr will be eyeing to clinch three crucial points in this game against Abha to reduce the gap between them and the table toppers Al Hilal who are currently resting on the top of the chart with 71 points. The defending champions Al Hilal are yet to lose a match in the Saudi Arabia Pro League competition they played 25 matches and won 23 matches while sharing a point in two matches.

It is going to be an easy battle for Al Nassr considering their current performance in the league standings. In the head-to-head battle, both sides have faced each other 14 times, The yellow submarine has a clear edge over Abha, winning 8 matches while Abha has won 2 matches. The remaining 4-matches between both sides ended in a deadlock. Both sides faced each other last time in Oct 2023 when the hosts Al Nassr were held 2-2 by Abha with the late goal of Ekambi who scored a point for his side.

However, after a sensational performance against Al Tai, the 5-time Balon d'Or winner Ronaldo will look to improve his numbers tonight.

Match Details

Match: Abha vs Al Nassr

Date: Wednesday, 03rd April 2024

Time: 12:30 AM IST

Venue: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium

Last 5 meetings between Abha and Al Nassr

- Al Nassr vs Abha 2-2

- Al Nassr vs Abha 2-1

- Al Nassr vs Abha 3-1

- Abha vs Al Nassr 0-3

- Al Nassr vs Abha 2-1

Probable Playing XI: Abha vs Al Nassr

Abha: Tatarusanu, Jumayah, Noguera, Tisserand, Zubaidi, Kamano, Sahafi, Qahtani, Shammry, Krychowiak, Abdu

Al Nassr: Ospina, Yahya, Alawjami, Laporte, Telles, Otavio, Brozovic, Ghareeb, Al-Najei, Mane, Ronaldo

Match Prediction: Abha 1-3 Al Nassr