Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr prediction 26.12.2023

• Competition: Saudi Pro League
• Date: 26th December 2023
• Kickoff: 18:00 UTC / 19:00 CET
• Venue: Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium

Al Nassr aims to sustain their chances of clinching the top spot in Saudi Arabia’s premier league as they confront Al Ittihad in an away game on Tuesday evening.

The hosts would rather forget their last two games. Marcelo Gallardo’s team was defeated 1-3 by African side Al Ahly in the Club World Cup third-place match and also suffered another loss with the same score in their recent league game. However, considering their history of having won five of their last six matches against Al Nassr, the Tigers are optimistic about reclaiming their winning form in this encounter.

Meanwhile, Al Nassr was anticipated to bounce back following their embarrassing 0-3 loss to title contenders Al-Hilal earlier this month, and they have successfully done so. Having secured three victories from their previous three matches, and scoring a minimum of three goals in each game, the Knights of Najd are expected to enter this match as favorites.

Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals

Al Ittihad’s main weakness this season has been their defence. Marcelo Gallardo’s team has only been able to maintain a clean sheet in one of their past eleven games across all competitions, letting in an average of 1.73 goals per match. However, they were unable to score in only two of these games. Each of their last seven matches ended with a minimum of three goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, Al Nassr, ranks as the second-highest scoring team in the Saudi Pro League this season. They have consistently demonstrated their scoring prowess, with at least two goals in seven out of their last ten matches across all competitions. Additionally, their last three games have resulted in a minimum of four goals each.

• Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
• Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr prediction: 1-2