Damac vs Al Nassr: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — January 21, 2026
Damac FC
On Wednesday, in Matchweek 17 of the Saudi Pro League, Damac will host Al Nassr on their home turf. Dive into our preview for insights on both teams' form and a detailed match prediction.
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Match preview
Damac heads into the clash against Al Nassr in a tough run of form. The team has struggled for consistency throughout the 2025/26 season and, by the end of January, finds itself in the bottom half of the Saudi Pro League table: 15th place with 11 points. Damac has barely managed to win this season, with defensive frailties being their main concern. The side regularly commits positional errors and often concedes after swift opposition attacks. Over the first half of the season, Damac has allowed on average more than 1.5 goals per match — a statistic that has been especially costly in encounters with top clubs.
Against Al Nassr, the hosts are likely to opt for a cautious approach. Damac rarely plays open football against favorites, instead focusing on a compact low block and looking to strike on the break. The team’s main threats lie in their pace on the flanks and set pieces, though they tend to struggle under sustained pressure and often make costly mistakes in simple situations.
Al Nassr, on the other hand, have had a far more assured 2025/26 campaign. The team has consistently stayed near the top of the table and remains in the title race, boasting an impressive attacking output. However, in recent league matches, Al Nassr have dropped points: just one win in their last five games has seen them slip from first to third place, overtaken by Al Ahli and Al Hilal. While they find the net almost every round, defensive lapses — especially after losing possession in midfield — have cost them dearly at times.
Al Nassr prefers to dominate possession: high ball retention, positional attacks, full-backs pushing forward, and relentless pressure inside the opposition box. This style creates plenty of chances, but also leaves space behind the defense, which opponents occasionally exploit on the counter.
Probable lineups
Damac: Kewin; Al-Hawsawi, Harkass, Rabei, Bedrane, Al-Anazi; Al-Ghamdi, Sharahili, Sylla, Al-Qahtani; Vada
Al Nassr: Bento; Al Ghanam, Simakan, Martinez, Al-Boushail; Wesley, Al-khaibari, Brozovic, Coman; Ronaldo, J Felix
Match facts and head-to-head
- Al Nassr have won all of the last five meetings
- Damac have claimed just two wins in their last 20 matches
- Al Nassr have won only one of their last five games
Prediction
I expect a high-scoring contest in this matchup. Ronaldo’s team needs to pick up points to stay in the title race. My prediction: over 3 goals at 1.6
