Al Qadisiya vs Al Nasr It’s a high-stakes Saudi Pro League clash this Friday as Al Qadisiya host Al Nasr Riyadh in Khobar. With just five points separating them on the table, both sides are gunning for a vital three points. Al Nasr are currently third, while Al Qadisiya sit fifth—making this a battle with real top-four implications.

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Meetings: 26

• Al Nasr Wins: 15

• Al Qadisiya Wins: 7

• Draws: 4

• Last Meeting: Al Nasr 1-2 Al Qadisiya (22 Nov 2024)

Last 5 Meetings

• 22 Nov 2024: Al Nasr 1-2 Al Qadisiya

• 18 Feb 2021: Al Qadisiya 1-0 Al Nasr

• 07 Nov 2020: Al Nasr 2-0 Al Qadisiya

• 06 Feb 2019: Al Nasr 3-1 Al Qadisiya

• 19 Sep 2018: Al Qadisiya 0-3 Al Nasr

Recent Form

Al Qadisiya

• 12 Apr: Lost 1-2 vs Al Feiha

• 05 Apr: Drew 1-1 vs Al Ettifaq

• 02 Apr: Won 1-0 vs Al Raed (Champions Cup)

• 15 Mar: Lost 0-1 vs Dhamk

• W–D–L–D–L

Al Nasr Riyadh

• 12 Apr: Won 2-1 vs Al Riyadh

• 04 Apr: Won 3-1 vs Al Hilal

• 15 Mar: Won 3-1 vs Al Kholood

• 10 Mar: Won 3-0 vs Esteghlal (AFC CL)

• W–W–W–W–L

Team News

Al Qadisiya
Michel’s side will look to bounce back at home, where they’ve gone unbeaten in their last 7. With Julian Quinones leading the attack and Casteels between the sticks, they’ll aim to contain Ronaldo and company. Nandez’s aggression and Puertas’ creativity remain key in the middle.

Al Nasr Riyadh
Stefano Pioli’s men are flying with four straight wins, including a statement victory over Al Hilal. Ronaldo continues to fire, supported by Mane’s assists and Otavio’s engine. With no major injuries, Pioli is expected to field his strongest XI as Nasr hunt down second spot on the table.

Al Qadisiya vs Al Nasr Expected Lineups

Al Qadisiya (3-4-1-2)
GK: Koen Casteels
DEF: Gaston Alvarez, Jehad Thakri, Qasem Lajami
MID: Abu Al Shamat, Nahitan Nandez, Ignacio Fernandez, Turki Al Ammar
AM: Cameron Puertas Castro
FW: Julian Quinones, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Al Nasr Riyadh (4-4-2)
GK: Bento
DEF: Sultan Alganham, Mohamed Simakan, Ali Lajami, Nawaf Al Boushail
MID: Otavio, Ali Alhassan, Sadio Mane, Ayman Yahya
FW: Jhon Duran, Cristiano Ronaldo

10 Key Stats

1. Al Qadisiya have won 4 of their last 6 home matches vs Al Nasr.

2. Al Nasr have scored in all 13 away league games this season.

3. Julian Quinones has scored 16 goals for Al Qadisiya.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al Nasr with 21 league goals.

5. Al Qadisiya have not lost at home in their last 7 matches.

6. Al Nasr are on a 4-game winning streak in all competitions.

7. Average goals per game between these two: 2.6

8. Al Qadisiya score 33% of their goals after the 76th minute.

9. Al Nasr score 25% of their goals between 31–45 minutes.

10. Sadio Mane leads Al Nasr with 8 assists.

Al Qadisiya vs Al Nasr Prediction

Al Qadisiya are tough at home, but Al Nasr’s form is undeniable. With Ronaldo and Mane in top gear, expect the visitors to edge a tightly contested affair.

Prediction: Al Qadisiya 1-2 Al Nasr Riyadh

Cristiano Ronaldo to score | Total Goals: Over 2.5

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