Al-Hazem vs Al-Nassr: Predicted Lineup, Betting Tips, Odds, Injury News, H2H, Broadcast

The guests have won three times as many games against the hosts.

The latest edition of the King's Cup is upon us and will kick off with the RO32 clash between the best teams in Saudi Arabia. Last edition's runners-up Al-Nassr will begin their campaign with an away match against second division side Al-Hazem. This time they will be hoping to go the full distance.

The Knights of Najd come into this match on the back of a convincing 3-0 win over Al Ettifaq. Al Hazem, on the other hand, are unbeaten so far this league season. The second division club began their campaign in the Saudi First Division League with a draw followed by three consecutive wins before coming into this match. They are certainly the underdogs in this match but will be hoping to pull off a miracle against Al Nassr.

Start

Monday, September 23, 2024, 21:05 IST

Venue: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium

Form

Al-Hazem (in all competitions): WWWDW

Al-Nassr (in all competitions): WDDWD

Players in focus

Zinho Gano (Al-Hazem)

The Guinea-Bissau international has been Al Hazem's main man so far this season. He is their top scorer and the third highest scorer in Division 1 with three goals. The striker is a proven goalscorer and has good numbers, and Gano will have to be at his best when he comes up against Al Nassr's elite defenders.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)

The Portuguese football star has not won a single trophy since his extraordinary move to Saudi Arabia. Cristiano Ronaldo has performed consistently well for Al-Nassr, but has yet to win a title. Even at 39, he is unstoppable and continues to score goals for fun. This season, Ronaldo has scored three goals and is Al Nassr's top scorer.

Facts about the game

• The last game between the two teams ended in an eight-goal thriller.
• Anderson Talisco scored a hat-trick for Al Nassr in the last time these two teams met.
• This is the 25th meeting between the two sides

Al-Hazem vs Al-Nassr: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Nassr wins
• Tip 2: Cristiano Ronaldo scores at any time
• Tip 3: Al-Nassr keeps a clean sheet

Injuries and team news

Both teams are expected to have a fully fit squad.

Head-to-head

Total games played – 24

Al Hazem wins – 5

Al Nassr Wins – 15

Draw – 4

Expected line-up

Al-Hazem (4-3-3)

Zaied (GK); Rashid, Gaari, Dakheel, Aazmi; Yami, Khaibary, Sayyali; Yoda, Gano, Habashi

Al-Nassr (4-2-3-1)

Bento (GK); Ghannam, Simakan, Laporte, Salem; Abdullah, Otavio; Angelo, Talisca, Mane; Ronaldo

Prediction for Al-Hazem vs Al-Nassr

Al-Nassr are clear favourites going into this match thanks to their better head-to-head record and good form. We expect Cristiano Ronaldo's team to score a comfortable win.

Prediction: Al Hazem 0-3 Al-Nassr

TV broadcast for Al-Hazem vs Al-Nassr

To be announced

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