The highly anticipated Saudi Pro League showdown between Al-Ahli Saudi FC and Al-Nassr FC is set to take place on February 13, 2025, at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. With both teams in exceptional form and vying for the top spot in the league, this match promises to be an electrifying encounter.
Match Overview
Date & Venue
Date: February 13, 2025
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah
Kickoff: 8:30 PM (Saudi Time)
This fixture is crucial for both teams as they battle for dominance in the Saudi Pro League standings.
Recent Form & Performance
Al-Ahli Saudi FC
Last Match: 2-0 win vs. Al-Fateh
Manager: Matthias Jaissle
Al-Ahli enters this match in red-hot form, having won five consecutive matches across all competitions. Their last victory over Al-Fateh showcased their defensive solidity and clinical finishing, with Ivan Toney scoring a brace from the penalty spot.
Al-Ahli currently sits in the top four and is looking to close the gap on league leaders Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr.
Al-Nassr FC
Last Match: 3-0 win vs. Al-Fayha
Manager: Stefano Pioli
Al-Nassr is also on a five-game winning streak, with a dominant 3-0 victory over Al-Fayha in their last fixture. Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently turned 40, scored in that match, while new signing Jhon Duran bagged a brace.
Al-Nassr is currently second in the table, just behind Al-Hilal, and a win in this game would boost their title chances.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches Played: 34
Al-Nassr Wins: 14
Al-Ahli Wins: 9
Draws: 11
Al-Nassr is unbeaten in the last six meetings against Al-Ahli, with four wins and two draws since December 2020.
Their last encounter ended in a 4-3 thriller in favor of Al-Nassr.
Key Players to Watch
Al-Ahli Saudi FC
Ivan Toney – The English striker has been in top form, scoring crucial goals for Al-Ahli.
Riyad Mahrez – A playmaker who can turn the game around with his skill and vision.
Roberto Firmino – The Brazilian forward adds creativity and experience to the attack.
Al-Nassr FC
Cristiano Ronaldo – The Saudi Pro League’s top scorer with 16 goals this season, remains a game-changer.
Jhon Duran – The young Colombian striker has made an immediate impact.
Sadio Mané – The Senegalese winger brings pace and attacking flair.
Predicted Lineups
Al-Ahli (4-3-3 Formation)
GK: Édouard Mendy
DEF: Ibañez, Merih Demiral, Al-Bulayhi, Abdulbasit Hindi
MID: Franck Kessié, Gabri Veiga, Ezgjan Alioski
FWD: Riyad Mahrez, Ivan Toney, Roberto Firmino
Al-Nassr (4-2-3-1 Formation)
GK: David Ospina
DEF: Alex Telles, Aymeric Laporte, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Al-Amri
MID: Marcelo Brozović, Otávio, Abdullah Al-Khaibari
FWD: Sadio Mané, Cristiano Ronaldo, Jhon Duran
Match Prediction
Al-Ahli 2-2 Al-Nassr
Both teams have been in outstanding form, making this a high-scoring affair. While Al-Nassr has the edge historically, Al-Ahli’s home advantage and strong attack could make this a closely contested match. A draw seems like a likely outcome, though Cristiano Ronaldo could prove to be the difference-maker.
Expected Goals: Over 2.5
Chance of Both Teams Scoring: 80%
Possibility of a Draw: 50%
Where to Watch?
Saudi Arabia: SSC Sports
International: DAZN, ESPN, beIN Sports
Fans can also stream the match live on Shahid VIP for digital coverage.