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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Al Nassr vs Al-Shabab
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COMPETITION :
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Saudi Pro League
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| DATE: |
25-02-2024
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TIME:
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10.30 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
09.00 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Al Shabab FC Stadium
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Predicted Lineups
Al Shabab possible starting lineup:
Al Absi; Sharari, Santos, Saiss; Bahbri, Cuellar, Rakitic, Al-Harbi; Vitinho, Carlos, Carrasco
Al-Nassr possible starting lineup:
Abdullah; Lajami, Al-Amri, Laporte, Behich; Al-Khaibari, Brozovic; Yahya, Otavio, Mane; Ronaldo
Al Shabab will host local rivals Al Nassr at the Al-Shabab Club Stadium in an eagerly anticipated clash in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday.
Last week, the hosts kicked off their post-winter break campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Damak. The debut of new signing Ivan Rakitić was marked with success as his 82nd-minute goal secured their sixth league win, lifting them to 10th place in the league standings.
On the other hand, Al Nassr began their post-break fixtures with a commanding 2-1 home win against Al Fateh, courtesy of goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Otavio. This victory marked their fifth consecutive win in the league.
Furthermore, Al Nassr secured their spot in the AFC Champions League quarterfinals with a convincing 2-0 home win over Al Fayha, completing a 3-0 aggregate triumph. Once again, Ronaldo and Otavio made their mark on the scoresheet.
In terms of their head-to-head encounters, Al Nassr holds a slight advantage with four wins in their last five meetings against Al Shabab. Notably, their recent clashes have seen Al Nassr dominate, including a 5-2 away victory in the King's Cup quarterfinals last December.
Looking at the statistics, Al Shabab has shown resilience with consecutive 1-0 wins in their last two league matches, coupled with a tendency to keep games low-scoring. However, Al Nassr's prolific goal-scoring away record and recent defensive solidity suggest they will pose a significant challenge.
While Al Shabab has displayed improvement in recent outings, Al Nassr's current form and offensive prowess make them the favorites for this encounter. With goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah in fine form, Al Nassr is poised to secure a narrow victory.