Al Nassr can take another step towards the title.
Al Nassr will look to stretch their lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League to eight points when they host Al-Ettifaq on Wednesday.
The league leaders went five points clear at the summit last Saturday as they eased to a 2-0 win over Al Okhdood.
And they have an opportunity to pile further pressure on Al Hilal and Al Ahli against an Al-Ettifaq side that has struggled markedly for form in recent weeks.
Al-Ettifaq have not won away from home since beating Al Kholood 2-1 on January 24.
As such, they are unlikely to prove capable of ending Al Nassr’s 14-game unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League.
The hosts have not suffered defeat in any competition since a 3-1 loss to Al Hilal on January 12 and, with Cristiano Ronaldo having scored three goals in two games since returning from injury, Al Nassr’s talisman looks likely to add to his career tally of 968 strikes.
Team news for Al Nassr FC v Al-Ettifaq
Inigo Martinez is fit to return from a muscle injury for Al Nassr, who will also have Angelo Gabriel available despite him being forced off against Al Okhdood.
Abdullah Al-Khatib is back from a hamstring injury for Al-Ettifaq, while Mokhtar Ali and Jack Hendry can feature again following suspensions.
Predicted line-ups for Al Nassr FC v Al-Ettifaq
Al Nassr: Bento; Boushal, Simakan, Al Amri, Yahya; Coman, Brozovic, Gabriel, Mane; Felix, Ronaldo
Al-Ettifaq: Rodak; Al Olayan, Hindi, Calvo, Al Otaibi; Duda, Medran; Costa, Wijnaldum, Al Ghannam; Dembele
Where to watch Al Nassr FC v Al-Ettifaq: TV and online streams
Al Nassr v Al-Ettifaq kicks off at 7:00pm UK time on Wednesday. It will be available to watch on the Saudi Pro League YouTube channel.
Stats for Al Nassr FC v Al-Ettifaq
- Al Nassr are unbeaten in their last 16 games in all competitions.
- Al Nassr have won eight of their 19 encounters with Al-Ettifaq, losing five and drawing six.
- Just two of Al-Ettifaq’s wins over Al Nassr have been away from home, though one of those came in a 3-2 victory last season.
- Only twice have Al Nassr failed to score against Al-Ettifaq.
- Al-Ettifaq have taken four points from their last six games.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has three goals in seven appearances against Al-Ettifaq, with each of those strikes coming across his last four games against them.
Prediction for Al Nassr FC v Al-Ettifaq
It’s a game between one team in superb form and another on a dreadful run. There’s nothing to suggest Ronaldo and Co. will not extend their advantage at the top to eight.
Prediction: Al Nassr 3-1 Al-Ettifaq
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