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The Saudi Pro League is back in action with another round of matches this week as Al Shabab lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo and Rudi Garcia's Al Nassr side in an important clash at the KSU Stadium on Tuesday.
Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Preview
Al Shabab are currently in third place in the Saudi Pro League standings and have consistently punched above their weight so far this season. The away side slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Al Wehda last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Al Nassr, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table at the moment and have been impressive this season. The hosts eased past Al Tai by a 2-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Al Shabab have an impressive record against Al Nassr and have won 21 out of the 46 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Al Nassr's 13 victories.
- Al Nassr are currently three points behind Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League standings but have been the most prolific team in the competition so far with 56 goals to their name.
- Before their 4-0 victory against Al Raed last month, Al Nassr were winless in three consecutive matches in all competitions and had failed to find the back of the net.
- Al Nassr's Anderson Talisca has scored 17 goals in the Saudi Pro League this season - only Odion Ighalo and Abderrazak Hamdallah have been more prolific in the competition.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 13 goals in the Saudi Pro League so far and found the back of the net against Al Tai last week.
Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Prediction
Al Nassr have an exceptional squad at their disposal but have not met expectations so far this season. Cristiano Ronaldo and Anderson Talisca have stepped up in recent weeks and can be lethal on their day.
Al Shabab have been impressive this season and have an impressive record against the hosts. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Al Nassr 2-2 Al Shabab
Al Nassr vs Al Shabab Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Al Nassr to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Cristiano Ronaldo to score - Yes
