Damac vs Al Nassr: Damac FC welcomes Al Nassr Riyadh to the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in a crucial Saudi Pro League showdown. While Damac aims to climb out of mid-table obscurity, Al Nassr are chasing consistency to keep pressure on the top. With Cristiano Ronaldo leading the line for the visitors, fireworks are expected under the cool April skies.
Head to Head (Last 8 years)
- Damac wins: 1
- Al Nassr wins: 9
- Draws: 2
Last 5 Meetings:
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Nov 29, 2024: Al Nassr 2-0 Damac
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Apr 6, 2024: Damac 0-1 Al Nassr
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Oct 21, 2023: Al Nassr 2-1 Damac
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Feb 25, 2023: Damac 0-3 Al Nassr
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Sep 10, 2022: Al Nassr 2-1 Damac
Recent Form:
Dhamk Club:
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Win vs Al Kholood (3-1) on April 18, 2024
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Loss to Al Wehda Mecca (0-1) on April 10, 2024
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Draw vs Al Riyadh (0-0) on April 5, 2024
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Win vs Al Qadisiya (1-0) on March 15, 2024
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Loss to Al Hilal Riyadh (0-3) on March 10, 2024
Al Nassr Riyadh:
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Loss to Al Qadisiya (1-2) on April 18, 2024
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Win vs Al Riyadh (2-1) on April 12, 2024
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Win vs Al Hilal Riyadh (3-1) on April 4, 2024
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Win vs Al Kholood (3-1) on March 15, 2024
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Draw vs Al Wehda Mecca (1-1) on March 10, 2024
Team News:
Damac FC
Damac will rely on their top scorer Georges-Kévin Nkoudou and playmaker Nicolae Stanciu to generate chances. Key defender Farouk Chafai returns to bolster the backline. Midfield enforcer Dhari Al-Anazi, who has accumulated 11 yellow cards, must tread carefully to avoid suspension. Florin Nita remains the first-choice goalkeeper.
Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the attack with 23 goals this season, while Sadio Mane continues to shine as the team’s top creator with 9 assists. Aymeric Laporte anchors the defense alongside newcomer Mohamed Simakan. Marcelo Brozovic’s presence in midfield offers stability, though he’s one caution away from suspension.
Damac vs Al Nassr Lineups:
Damac FC (4-1-4-1):
Nita – Al-Anazi, Naif Al Khanibari, Chafai, Solan – Fallatah – Nkoudou, Stanciu, Abdu, Kamano – Diallo
Al Nassr Riyadh (4-4-2):
Bento – Al-Boushail, Laporte, Simakan, Alganham – Mane, Brozovic, Alhassan, Otavio – Ronaldo, Duran
10 Key Stats:
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Al Nassr has won 9 of their last 12 matches vs Damac.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has 23 league goals this season.
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Damac haven’t scored in 4 of their 14 home matches.
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Al Nassr has scored in all 14 of their away games.
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Damac’s Nkoudou has 13 goals; Stanciu leads assists with 5.
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Al Nassr’s Sadio Mane has 9 assists – the most in the squad.
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Al Nassr has a current 3-match winning streak in the league.
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Damac’s last win over Al Nassr was over 3 years ago.
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Al Nassr has lost just once in their last 6 matches.
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Damac scores 27% of their goals after the 75th minute.
Damac vs Al Nassr Prediction:
Al Nassr’s superior firepower and head-to-head dominance should see them control this tie. Damac might fight hard at home, but Ronaldo and Co. are expected to pull through.
Score Prediction: Damac 0-2 Al Nassr
Expect Ronaldo to get on the scoresheet once again.
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