Damac vs Al-Nassr: Preview, Predictions, Lineups, and Team News

Al-Nassr is set to face Damac in an important Saudi Pro League match. After recently ending a four-match winless streak, Al-Nassr is eager to maintain its momentum. For Damac, the match is crucial as they also aim to break their own string of poor performances.

Damac vs Al-Nassr: Match Preview

Al-Nassr began the season impressively, winning their first ten games. However, their form declined after a draw against Al-Ettifaq, leading to three consecutive defeats. Fortunately, they rebounded with a 3-2 victory over Al Shabab, highlighted by a late winner from Abdulrahman Ghareeb. This win positioned Al-Nassr second in the league, seven points behind leaders Al Hilal.

This season, Al-Nassr has claimed the title of the highest-scoring team in the league, netting 42 goals. However, defensive weaknesses have emerged, with 17 goals conceded, including 11 in their last five matches.

Al-Nassr’s Away Challenges

When playing away, Al-Nassr has displayed inconsistency. They have not won in their last three away fixtures, suffering two defeats and settling for a draw. Initially, they secured four straight away wins, but recent performances have raised concerns about their ability to secure points on the road.

Damac’s Fight for Survival

Damac finds itself in a precarious position, currently in 15th place, just two points above the relegation zone. Their last match concluded in a 1-1 draw against Al Fayha, contributing to a league-high total of eight draws. Despite struggling to achieve victories, this recent draw halted a sequence of four consecutive losses.

Scoring has been a major issue for Damac, with only 12 goals, making them the second-lowest scorers in the league. They have also conceded 26 goals this season. Their home form is troubling; they have not registered a win at Al-Mahalah Stadium in the last eight matches.

Key Players

• Al-Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo leads the league’s scoring chart with 15 goals, while Joao Felix significantly contributes, together accounting for 67% of the team’s league goals.
• Damac: Valentin Vada has been a key figure, scoring six goals and providing two assists, being vital to Damac’s offensive efforts.

Team News

Damac faces potential absences, with Nabil Alioui and David Kaiki likely sidelined due to injuries. However, they will have defender Abdelkader Bedrane returning from suspension.

Al-Nassr has its own injury concerns, with Sami Al-Najei and Abdulmalik Al-Jaber unavailable for this match. On a positive note, midfielder Marcelo Brozovic and goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi are back from suspensions, potentially enhancing the team’s performance.

Predictions

As Al-Nassr prepares for this vital clash, expectations lean toward a favorable outcome for them. Given their strong historical performance against Damac and the hosts’ ongoing struggles, a predicted score of 3-1 in favor of Al-Nassr appears plausible. Both teams have critical stakes, but the visitors are anticipated to secure the full three points.