Stadium: Al-Awwal Park
Arena: (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
20.09.2025 21:00
Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh: Prediction and odds on the Match on 20 September 2025
Al-Nassr face Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League Round 3 clash at Al-Awwal Park, looking to build on their explosive start to the new season. Under new manager Jorge Jesus, Al-Nassr have won their first two league games, defeating Al-Taawoun 5-0 in their opener, with João Félix’s hat-trick paving the way, and a 2-0 victory against Al-Kholood in their most recent league outing.
Al-Riyadh, on the other hand, has had a rocky start to the new season with a win and a draw in the two league games they’ve played so far. Al-Nassr have not lost to Al-Riyadh in their last four meetings, and we do not expect anything less for the Knights. Al-Nassr will definitely run riot in the Saudi Pro League this season, and we believe Al-Riyadh will suffer a hard defeat at the hands of Al-Nassr on Saturday. The prediction here is a win for Al-Nassr and Ronaldo to add to his goal tally. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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Form in the League: WW
Al-Nassr enters this game with the desired momentum after a commanding victory against Istiklol in the AFC Champions League two on Wednesday. The Knights won by 5 goals to nil with goals from five different Al-Nassr players. Ronaldo was not available for the game due to personal reasons, but his team prevailed regardless.
The goal for Jorge Jesus is to lead the Knights to another Rohn Saudi League victory, as the last time they lifted the trophy was in the 2018/2019 season. Al-Nassr already started the season on a good note as they remain firm at the top of the league table after two games played. They left an indelible mark on their season opener against Al-Taawoun, winning the game by 5 goals to nil. Joao Felix scored a hat-trick, alongside goals from Kingsley Coman and Cristiano Ronaldo. Their most recent league outing was against Al-Kholood, and the game ended in a 2-0 victory to Al-Nassr, with Sadio Mane and Inigo Martinez finding the net.
Al-Nassr already has 16 goals across the five games they’ve played this season, with three clean sheets and a throne at the top of the league table. Consistency is of utmost importance here, and the boys must remain focused if they intend to lift the trophy by the end of the season.
Al-Nassr: Possible Lineup
Jorge Jesus has brought a different kind of flair to the team with the addition of Kingsley Coman, making runs from the right, and Joao Felix playing behind Cristiano Ronaldo. Haroune Camara made his debut for Al-Nassr on Wednesday after joining from Al-Shabab, and he was also the starter who replaced Ronaldo in their AFC Champions League match.
Fans have raised doubts about Ronaldo’s absence in the AFC Champions League two on Wednesday, and some claim he is doubtful of playing against Al-Riyadh on Saturday.
Player to watch out for: Cristiano Ronaldo
The 40-year-old legend scored 35 goals in the 2024-25 season, emerging as the league's top scorer. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, already has a goal to his name this season, and we believe he’ll get more on Friday.
🔖 Al-Nassr Probable starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Bento – Mohamed Simakan, Inigo Martinez, Ayman Yahya, Boushal— Marcelo Brozovic, Angelo – Kingsley Coman, Sadio Mane, Joao Felix – Cristiano Ronaldo
👤 Head coach: Jorge Jesus
Al-Riyadh: form and statistics
For Al-Kholood, they suffered for most of last season and risked being relegated, but they managed to stay out of relegation to the second division. The struggle has already started for Al-Kholood this season with a loss against Al-Hilal in their season opener. Riyadh had an average performance against Al-Hilal, considering the calibre of players they were up against.
Toze’s goal in the opening minute of the game set the tone for their victory against newly promoted Al-Najma. Mamadou Sylla doubled their lead just 18 minutes after Toze’s opening goal to give Riyadh a 2-goal cushion. Al-Najma found the net in the 51st minute, but it was not enough to give them all three points as the game ended in a 2-1 win to Al-Riyadh. Al-Riyadh now sit mid-table after their victory over Al-Najma with a win and a draw from the two games played.
Al-Riyadh: Possible Lineup
Javier Calleja is not moving away from the usual 4-5-1 formation, with Mensah leading the attack and other attackers spread evenly on the flanks and center. Ibrahim Bayesh will not be available for this game after he was sent off in the 92nd minute against Al-Najma.
🔖 Al-Riyadh Probable starting lineup (4-5-1)
Milan Borjan– Al-Hawsawi, Barbet, Lukas Kal, Ali-Alnwaiqi – Al-Bishi, Faiz Selemani, Shehri, Zidan, Toze,– Mensah
👤 Head coach: Javier Calleja
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Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh: Head-to-head statistics
The teams have only met four times in recent times, and Al-Nassr dominates their meetings with three wins and a draw. Al-Riyadh is yet to win a game against Al-Nassr, and the truth is that we do not expect a miracle for Al-Riyadh on Friday, not against this Al-Nassr squad.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh: Betting Tips & Odds
- No losses for Al-Nassr in their last 4 meetings, and the bet on Al-Nassr to win is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 1.16 odds;
- There has been a total of over 2.5 goals in three of their last four meetings, and the bet on a total of over 2.5 goals is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.36 odds;
- Some Betway experts believe that Riyadh might get a goal in this game, and the option for Al-Riyadh to get a goal is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 2.00 odds;
- The odds for both teams to score are pegged at 2.07 odds on the 1xbet bookmaker website;
Al-Nassr vs Al-Riyadh match prediction 20 September 2025
After what we saw from Al-Nassr during the week, anything less than another dominant display would feel like a step down. With their blistering pace and attacking firepower, Al-Nassr’s forwards are set to give Al-Riyadh’s shaky defense a night they won’t forget in a hurry. It will be hard for the visitors to hold that kind of intense pressure.
We expect a confident win for Al-Nassr, with the match producing over 2.5 goals. Another risky but possible option might be on the goals; we think Al-Riyadh might get a goal to redeem themselves, but make no mistake—this one belongs to Al-Nassr.
Our match prediction: is for Al-Nassr to score a goal in both halves for a coefficient of 1.66 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: is both teams to score for a coefficient of 2.04 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly: A total of over 5.5 corners for Al-Nassr for 1.60 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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