Al-Nassr vs Al-Qadisiyah: can Al-Nassr bounce back from defeat in their previous match?
In Matchday 14 of the Saudi Pro League, Al-Nassr will face Al-Qadisiyah. The encounter will take place on Thursday, January 8, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this fixture.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Qadisiyah: match facts and H2H
- Al-Nassr have lost only one match this season.
- Al-Qadisiyah are unbeaten in three consecutive matches: two wins and one draw.
- Al-Qadisiyah are on a six-match scoring run.
- Al-Nassr have scored in every match this season.
- Al-Nassr boast the best attack of the current campaign with 37 goals scored.
- Al-Nassr also have the best defence in the league, having conceded just ten goals.
- Al-Nassr have won half of their matches this season while keeping a clean sheet.
- Al-Nassr have not lost a single match without scoring in the 2025/26 campaign.
- In 60% of matches this season, Al-Nassr have scored in both halves, compared to 53% for Al-Qadisiyah.
- Al-Qadisiyah defeated Al-Nassr 2–1 in the most recent head-to-head meeting.
- Al-Nassr have lost three consecutive matches against Al-Qadisiyah.
Al-Nassr vs Al-Qadisiyah: match preview
In their previous match, Al-Nassr suffered a 2–3 defeat to Al-Ahli. For Cristiano Ronaldo’s side, this was their first loss of the season. As a result, they surrendered top spot in the Saudi Pro League table. After 12 rounds, Al-Nassr have 31 points and trail Al-Hilal by just one. Despite the setback, Al-Nassr have been playing impressive football this season. They have scored in every match and currently possess the league’s most potent attack, with 37 goals in the Pro League. In this game, they will be eager to respond after the recent defeat and secure a victory to avoid losing further ground to Al-Hilal.
Al-Qadisiyah are a far from straightforward opponent for Al-Nassr. They sit fifth in the table with 24 points from 12 matches. The team are just four points adrift of third place and are firmly in the race for an AFC Champions League spot. Al-Qadisiyah are in strong form, having won their last two matches and drawn another, extending their unbeaten run to three games. In addition, they have won the last three head-to-head encounters against Al-Nassr, which underlines just how awkward an opponent they have been for Ronaldo’s side.
Probable line-ups
- Al-Nassr: Al-Aqidi, Al-Ghannam, Iñigo Martínez, Al-Nasser, Al-Amri, Brozović, Ângelo, Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, Coman, Wesley
- Al-Qadisiyah: Casteels, Álvarez, Abu Al-Shamat, Al-Shahrani, Nacho, Weigl, Nández, Al-Juwayr, Retegui, Baah, Quiñones
Prediction
Al-Qadisiyah are a difficult opponent for Al-Nassr, but I believe that Ronaldo’s team can finally put an end to their unfavourable run against this rival. I suggest a bet on a home victory in this match.
