Al Ettifaq — Al Nassr Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — December 30, 2025
On December 30, 2025, in Round 12 of the Saudi Professional League, Al Ettifaq will host Al Nassr. The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Al Ettifaq
Al Ettifaq come into this match in solid form, remaining unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions, with two wins and two draws. The team have won their last two matches in the league, first edging Al Fayha at home 3–2, before securing a convincing 2–0 away victory over Al Riyadh. After ten rounds, Al Ettifaq sit eighth in the league table with 15 points. However, the gap to the top three is already significant, as they trail the third position by ten points.
At home, Al Ettifaq have played five matches this season, collecting eight points. They have scored seven goals and conceded ten. Overall, their home performances can be described as fairly solid, with two wins, two draws, and only one defeat.
Looking at home head-to-head meetings against Al Nassr, recent encounters have been very competitive. In the last five matches played at Al Ettifaq’s ground, both teams have one win each, while three games ended in draws. Notably, both teams scored in four of those five meetings.
Al Nassr
Al Nassr are enjoying a dominant season and approach this match as clear favorites. After ten league matches, they have won all ten games and currently sit top of the table with a perfect 30 points, four points ahead of Al Hilal.
They boast the most productive attack in the league with 33 goals scored, while also owning the best defensive record, conceding just five goals. João Félix and Cristiano Ronaldo are the team’s — and the league’s — top scorers, with 12 goals each.
In other competitions, Al Nassr have also been extremely impressive. In the AFC Champions League 2, they finished the group stage with a perfect record, winning all six matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding only two.
Overall, Al Nassr are on a seven-match winning streak across all competitions. Looking at head-to-head meetings against Al Ettifaq, the rivalry has been very balanced recently. In the last five encounters, each team has recorded two wins, with one match ending in a draw. Notably, four of those five matches finished with over 2.5 goals.
Probable Lineups
- Al Ettifaq: Rodak, Calvo, Hindi, Hendry, Khateeb, Medran, Duba, Dawran, Wijnaldum, Kouka, M.Dembele
- Al Nassr: Al Aqidi, Al Channam, Martinez, Al Amri, Abdulrahman Boushal, Wesley, Angelo, Brozovic, Coman, Ronaldo, Joao Felix
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Al Ettifaq are unbeaten in their last 4 matches.
- Both teams scored in 4 of Al Ettifaq’s last 5 matches.
- Al Nassr have won 17 of their last 18 matches.
- Al Nassr have won their last 9 away matches.
- 5 of Al Nassr’s last 6 matches have seen over 3.5 goals.
- Al Nassr have won or drawn 7 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings.
Al Ettifaq — Al Nassr Prediction
Both teams approach this match in excellent form. Al Ettifaq are unbeaten in four consecutive games and have won their last two matches. As for Al Nassr, the team are showing outstanding form this season, boasting a 100% record. In the league, they have the best attack and the strongest defense. In other competitions as well, the team look very confident and consistent. In head-to-head meetings, Al Nassr have dominated Al Ettifaq over the long term, although the most recent encounters have been more balanced. In most cases, matches between these teams are high-scoring, with goals from both sides. Considering Al Ettifaq’s current form and the attacking power of Al Nassr, we expect this match to produce plenty of goals. My bet for this game: Total Over 3 goals at odds of 1.60.