Al Nassr vs Al Wehda- Expected Lineup, Injuries & Team News, Predictions, Live Streaming & How To Watch Cristiano Ronaldo on TV

Al Nassr will look to turn things around as the Saudi Pro League is almost slipping out of their hands. Despite an undefeated run of 20 games during the first half, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team remained second to Al Hilal. As the difference of nine points separates both teams, Al Nassr will look to close the gap by winning against Al Wehda on Saturday. But will they go in with their best squad? Do both teams have any injury concerns? And what could the scoreline be? Let’s take a look.

On the other hand, Al Wehda will look to prove a point by moving up the table from #12 with just 6 points separating them from the relegation zone. With little to lose the team from Mecca can surprise the Knights of Najd making it a worthwhile context.

Al Nassr vs. Al Wehda: All you need to know

Injury News

Al Nassr: The Riyadh-based club appears to have recovered well from their injuries. With multiple players having issues this season, most of them seem to be fit apart from their key man Anderson Talisca. The Brazilian sustained a thigh injury a couple of months ago and was ruled out for the rest of the season. In addition, goalkeeper Waleed Abdullah is also away with a muscle injury.

Al Wehda: The club does not have the services of its defender Jawad El Yamiq after the Saudi Super Cup semifinal. Additionally, defender Óscar Duarte could also be left out.

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Team news and expected lineup

Al Nassr: With just 5 more matches left in the season, the club will look to go with the best team. Apart from injuries, Nawaf Al-Aqidi will also be absent due to his 5-month suspension.

Expected Lineup: (3-4-2-1): David Ospina; Abdulelah Al-Amri, Aymeric Laporte, Mohammed Al-Fatil; Alex Telles, Marcelo Brozovic, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Sultan Al-Ghannam; Otavio; Sadio Mane; Cristiano Ronaldo

Al Wehda: The club with few options in the backline will not try to modify much. Al Wehda is expected to go with the same eleven that started against Al Hazm

Expected Lineup: Munir Mohamedi; Saeed Al-Mowalad; Ali Makki; Abdullah Al-Hafith; Islam Hawsawi; Anselmo; Waleed Bakshween; Fayçal Fajr; Vito van Crooij; Abdulaziz Noor; Odion Ighalo.

Prediction

Apart from their tough title race against Al Hilal, the team in yellow has been dominant in the entire tournament. With a goal difference of 49, Al Nassr has found the net 84 times already and they are expected to score more against Wehda. Last time they scored three, and this time they could do a repeat.

Predicted scoreline: Al Nassr 3-0 Al Wehda

Where to watch the match and stream live?

The match between Al Nassr and Al Wehda will kick off at Al-Awwal Park on May 4th, 2024, at 1400hrs ET/ 1100hrs PST. Fans around the world can watch the match live on Fox network and live streaming on the Shahid app.