Preview for Al-Nassr v Al-Fayha
Al-Nassr will look to bounce again instantly from their midweek cup exit once they host Al-Fayha tomorrow.
Jorge Jesus’ males have been overwhelmed 2-1 by Al-Ittihad within the King’s Cup final 16 on Tuesday night time, regardless of enjoying in opposition to 10 males for almost all of the second half.
It was a serious blow for Al-Nassr, and Cristiano Ronaldo specifically, as one other probability to lastly win a serious trophy with the Saudi membership handed by.
He might have higher luck within the Professional League with Al-Nassr having made the right begin with six wins from six video games. The Riyadh membership lead the standings with a three-point lead over shock package deal Al-Taawoun.
Jesus needed to defend talisman Ronaldo from criticism after the Al-Ittihad recreation with the Portugal striker lacking a good chance to equalise.
He mentioned: “Our downside right now was not Cristiano, however tiredness and exhaustion. We should not neglect that we performed in opposition to a powerful and glorious staff, champion of the League and the Cup. The defeat had nothing to do with tactical points, however with an incredible match between two groups, every of them in search of victory.”
Ronaldo notched the 950th objective of his exceptional profession in final weekend’s 2-0 win at Al-Hazm and will likely be assured of including to that tally in opposition to an Al-Fayha aspect that sit in mid-table.
The guests, coached by Pedro Emanuel, have former Manchester United and England defender Chris Smalling on the coronary heart of their defence.
They misplaced 2-1 at dwelling to Al-Taawoun final weekend.
Staff Information for Al-Nassr v Al-Fayha
Ronaldo and free-scoring compatriot Joao Felix are match and can play.
Marcelo Brozovic, Saad Al Nasser and Nawaz Alaqidi are all out.
Anticipated line-ups for Al-Nassr v Al-Fayha
Al-Nassr: Bento; Boushal, Simakan, Martinez, Yahya; Angelo, Al Khaibari, Coman, Felix, Mane; Ronaldo
Al-Fayha: Mosquera; Al Baqawi, Smalling, Villanueva, Bamsaud; Enad, Semedo, Benzia, Jason; Ganvoula, Sakala
Find out how to watch Al-Nassr v Al-Fayha
Al-Nassr versus Al-Fayha kicks off at 5.30pm UK time tomorrow. You may watch it by way of the Saudi Professional League YouTube channel or stream on DAZN.
Stats for Al-Nassr v Al-Fayha
- Al-Nassr have gained every of the final six conferences between the 2 sides
- Felix is main the Golden Boot standings with 9 objectives in six video games
Prediction for Al-Nassr v Al-Fayha
Good sides don’t lose two in a row. And with Ronaldo decided to make up for his midweek disappointment, the hosts must be a formidable drive.
Prediction: Al-Nassr 3-0 Al-Fayha