Al Orubah vs Al Nassr Predictions

Al Orubah will face Al Nassr at the Al Orubah Club Stadium on March 1, 2025, in a critical Saudi Pro League matchup, as Round 20 brings together two teams with vastly different trajectories. Al Orubah, under Álvaro Pacheco, are projected to sit 12th with around 19 points from 19 matches as of February 26, 2025, following a 1-1 draw with Al Raed (Feb 23, 2025), aiming to upset Al Nassr at home to boost their mid-table standing. Al Nassr, managed by Stefano Pioli, are expected to be 3rd with approximately 47 points, coming off a 3-2 loss to Al Ettifaq (Feb 21, 2025), looking to rebound and stay in the title race. This expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Al Orubah vs Al Nassr in this Pro League clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Al Orubah

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 26): 5W, 4D, 10L (19 points, 12th in Pro League)
Latest Result: 1-1 draw vs. Al Raed (Feb 23, 2025)
Home Form: 3W, 2D, 4L (11 goals scored, 13 conceded)

Al Orubah have had a challenging season, with their recent 1-1 draw against Al Raed extending a three-game winless streak (0W, 2D, 1L) as of February 26, 2025. Projected at 19 points from 19 matches, their last home win—a 1-0 victory over Damac (Sep 28, 2024)—shows some resilience. At home, they’ve averaged 1.22 goals scored and 1.44 conceded per game, reflecting a scrappy but defensively vulnerable side facing a steep test against Al Nassr’s firepower.

Al Nassr

2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 26): 14W, 5D, 3L (47 points, 3rd in Pro League)
Latest Result: 3-2 loss vs. Al Ettifaq (Feb 21, 2025)
Away Form: 7W, 2D, 2L (24 goals scored, 11 conceded)

Al Nassr have been a dominant force, projected at 47 points from 19 matches as of February 26, 2025. Their recent 3-2 loss to Al Ettifaq snapped a six-game winning streak across all competitions, though they remain formidable with five wins in their last six league games (5W, 0D, 1L). On the road, they’ve averaged 2.18 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game, showcasing a lethal attack that could exploit Al Orubah’s weaknesses.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

Overall Record: Al Nassr 5W, Al Orubah 0W, 1D (6 meetings since 2014)
Recent Meetings:

• Oct 5, 2024: Al Nassr 3-0 Al Orubah (Pro League)

• Mar 13, 2015: Al Orubah 0-2 Al Nassr (Pro League)

• Sep 19, 2014: Al Nassr 2-1 Al Orubah (Pro League)

Key Trend: Al Nassr are unbeaten in all 6 meetings (5W, 1D); 3 of the last 5 H2Hs went over 2.5 goals.

Al Nassr have dominated this fixture, with their 3-0 win in October 2024 at Al-Awwal Park—featuring goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Wesley Teixeira—highlighting their superiority. Al Orubah have never beaten Al Nassr, with their only non-loss a 1-1 draw in 2016. Matches have averaged 2.5 goals in their last five encounters, suggesting a potentially high-scoring affair.

Key Players to Watch

Al Orubah

• Cristian Tello (FWD): 5 goals in 2024/25; Al Orubah’s top scorer and creative spark.

• Jean-David Beauguel (FWD): 4 goals; physical presence up top.

• Zaid Majdi (GK): 4 clean sheets; key to any defensive stand.

Al Nassr

• Cristiano Ronaldo (FWD): 17 goals, 6 assists in 2024/25; Al Nassr’s talisman and global superstar.

• Wesley Teixeira (MID): 6 goals, 5 assists; dynamic playmaker with finishing touch.

• Nawaf Buwashal (GK): 6 clean sheets; anchors a strong defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Al Orubah’s 4-2-3-1 (1.16 goals per game) relies on Tello’s flair and Beauguel’s hold-up play, testing Al Nassr’s elite defense (1.00 goal conceded per game). Al Nassr’s 4-2-3-1 (2.21 goals per game) thrives on Ronaldo’s finishing and Teixeira’s creativity, likely overwhelming Al Orubah’s backline (1.63 goals conceded per game). Al Orubah’s Nawaf Al-Zahrani (doubtful, injury) and Al Nassr’s Jhon Duran (out, suspension) may affect lineups, with Al Orubah’s 8,000-strong home crowd hoping for a miracle.

Prediction: Al Orubah vs Al Nassr

Our Prediction: Goalscorer - Cristiano Ronaldo

TIP 2: Both Team to Score - Yes