Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Preview & Predictions

Al Nassr faced a setback last week, losing to Al Orubah, seemingly focusing on their upcoming AFC Champions League Round of 16 showdown with Esteghlal. Now, they prepare to take on a formidable Al Shabab lineup.

Kick-off Date/Time: Friday, March 7th, 2025: UK - 7:00pm / US ET - 2:00pm / US PT - 11:00am

How to Watch on TV: In the UK, DAZN airs three Saudi Pro League matches each week, so check their schedule. In the US, select matches are broadcast on Fox, so be sure to verify their lineup.

How to Watch Online: UK viewers can stream the match live on DAZN’s digital platforms if DAZN is broadcasting it. In the US, if televised, the match is available for streaming on Fox’s digital platforms, with Fubo subscribers having access to select Saudi Pro League games live.

Al Nassr Team News: Concerns Over CR7’s Fitness

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al Nassr’s recent match against Esteghlal in Iran, casting doubt over his availability for this game. Joining him on the sidelines is former Portugal midfielder Otavio and Sami Al Najei, who is recovering from an ACL injury.

Predicted Line-up (4-4-2): - GK: Bento
- DEF: Simakan, Al Fatil, Al Najdi, Qaheesh
- MID: Angelo Gabriel, Sulaiheem, Brozovic, Mane
- FOR: Jhon Duran, Cristiano Ronaldo

Unavailable: Otavio (Injured), Al Najei (Injured)

Questionable: Cristiano Ronaldo (Fitness)

Al Shabab Team News: Key Players Out

While Al Shabab has no new injuries, they will travel without a few crucial players. South Korea’s international goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and versatile Belgian international Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco are both sidelined.

Predicted Line-up (3-4-2-1): - GK: Al Maiouf
- DEF: Al Shwirekh, Hoedt, Roberto Renan
- MID: Al Thani, Aljuwayr, Cristian Guanca, Leandrinho
- FOR: Bonaventura, Podence, Hamdallah

Unavailable: Kim (Injured), Al Sabiyani (Injured), Ferreira-Carrasco (Injured), Al Thani (Injured), Al Muwallad (Injured)

Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Prediction

In their first Round of 16 match of the AFC Champions League against Esteghlal, Al Nassr was held to a scoreless stalemate. This season, under the direction of ex-AC Milan coach Stefano Pioli, the team has frequently faced disappointments. Al Shabab, comfortably positioned in the upper half of the Saudi Pro League, recently triumphed over Damak with a 2-0 scoreline and has only recorded one loss in their last five games. Al Nassr is favored to win this match, especially with home advantage, but both teams are expected to find the net.