Al-Wehda vs Al Nassr Predictions

Al-Wehda will host Al Nassr at King Abdul Aziz Sports City Stadium on February 25, 2025, in a crucial Saudi Pro League matchup as Round 22 brings together two teams with starkly different trajectories. Al-Wehda, under Noureddine Zekri, are projected to languish at the bottom of the table with around 13 points from 21 matches as of February 24, 2025, following a 1-0 loss to Al Kholood (Feb 22, 2025), desperately needing a result to avoid relegation. Al Nassr, managed by Stefano Pioli, are expected to sit 4th with approximately 44 points, coming off a 3-2 loss to Al Ettifaq (Feb 21, 2025), aiming to rebound and close the gap on the league leaders. Our expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Al-Wehda vs Al Nassr in this Saudi Pro League clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Al-Wehda

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 24): 3W, 4D, 14L (13 points, 18th in Saudi Pro League)

• Latest Result: 1-0 loss vs. Al Kholood (Feb 22, 2025)

• Home Form: 2W, 3D, 5L (12 goals scored, 15 conceded)
  Al-Wehda have endured a torrid season, with their recent 1-0 defeat to Al Kholood marking their sixth loss in seven league games (1W, 0D, 6L), underscoring their defensive frailties and lack of attacking potency. As of February 24, 2025, they’re projected at 13 points from 21 matches, with a 2-1 win over Al Riyadh (Feb 15, 2025) as a rare highlight. At home, they’ve averaged 1.20 goals per game and conceded 1.50, showing some fight but struggling to secure results against stronger opposition, facing a steep challenge against a top team like Al Nassr.

Al Nassr

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 24): 13W, 5D, 3L (44 points, 4th in Saudi 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 consistent force, projected at 44 points from 21 matches as of February 24, 2025. Their recent 3-2 loss to Al Ettifaq ended a seven-game unbeaten run across all competitions (6W, 1D), with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice but unable to prevent a late collapse. On the road, they’ve averaged 2.18 goals per game and conceded 1.00, reflecting a potent attack led by Ronaldo (16 goals entering 2025), supported by Wesley Teixeira’s resurgence (5 goals), despite occasional defensive lapses.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Al Nassr 28W, Al-Wehda 8W, 10D (46 meetings since 1990)

• Recent Meetings:

  • Sep 27, 2024: Al Nassr 2-0 Al-Wehda (Pro League)

  • May 4, 2024: Al Nassr 6-0 Al-Wehda (Pro League)

  • Nov 11, 2023: Al-Wehda 1-3 Al Nassr (Pro League)

• Key Trend: Al Nassr have won 7 of the last 8 meetings; 4 of their last 5 H2Hs exceeded 2.5 goals.
  Al Nassr have overwhelmingly dominated this fixture, with their 2-0 win in September 2024 at Al Awwal Park showcasing their superiority, thanks to goals from Wesley Teixeira and Nawaf Buwashal. Matches have averaged 3.0 goals per game in their last five encounters, with Al-Wehda’s last victory over Al Nassr dating back to October 2022 (2-0), a rare upset against a side that’s scored 16 goals in their last five meetings.

Key Players to Watch

Al-Wehda

• Craig Goodwin (FWD): 5 goals, 6 assists in 2024/25; Al-Wehda’s top scorer and creative spark.

• Odion Ighalo (FWD): 4 goals; veteran striker with clutch potential.

• Munir Mohamedi (GK): 4 clean sheets; key despite defensive struggles.

Al Nassr

• Cristiano Ronaldo (FWD): 16 goals in 2024/25; Al Nassr’s leading scorer and talisman.

• Wesley Teixeira (FWD): 5 goals, 3 assists; emerging threat in attack.

• Marcelo Teixeira (GK): 6 clean sheets; anchors a solid defense.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Al Nassr’s dynamic 4-2-3-1 (2.14 goals per game) will test Al-Wehda’s pragmatic 4-4-2 (1.10 goals per game). Ronaldo’s finishing and Teixeira’s flair could exploit Al-Wehda’s porous defense (1.71 goals conceded per game), which has faltered against top teams. Al-Wehda’s counterattacking approach relies on Goodwin’s creativity and Ighalo’s experience, challenging Al Nassr’s backline (1.05 goals conceded per game), though their elite defense rarely buckles on the road. Al-Wehda’s Nawaf Al Hafiz (doubtful, injury) and Al Nassr’s Jhon Duran (out, suspension) may affect lineups, with Al-Wehda’s 20,000-strong King Abdul Aziz Sports City crowd pushing for an upset.

Prediction: Al-Wehda vs Al Nassr

Our Prediction: Al Nassr to Win 

TIP 2: Result/both teams to score - Away/Yes

TIP 3: Correct score - 1-3