Al-Khaleej are set to host Al-Nassr at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium this Saturday for a Saudi Pro League match. Al-Nassr will be looking to continue their dominant form and maintain their advantage at the top of the standings. Al-Khaleej, meanwhile, will aim to build on their improved campaign.
Al-Khaleej’s Mid-Table Campaign
Al-Khaleej are currently ninth in the Saudi Pro League. They have had a noticeably improved campaign compared to their previous seasons in the top flight. Since gaining promotion, the Pearls finished 14th before recording back-to-back 12th-place finishes, but this season they have managed to establish themselves comfortably in mid-table.
Their recent form has been inconsistent, with just one win from their last six league matches. During that run, Al-Khaleej have recorded three defeats, two draws and one victory, though they will take confidence from their most recent outing – a 2-1 comeback win over Al-Hazem after conceding the opening goal. Their home form has also been mixed, with five wins, two draws and five defeats from 12 matches at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, amassing 17 points on their own turf.
Georgios Donis’s men will also be looking to respond after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat in the reverse fixture against Al-Nassr in November.
Al-Nassr’s Dominant Run
Al-Nassr sit top of the Saudi Pro League table. They continue to lead the title race, holding a two-point advantage over Al-Ahli and a three-point gap over Al-Hilal.
The Knights of Najd have been in sensational form, winning 13 consecutive matches across all competitions while conceding just once in their last 11 games. Their attacking strength has been one of the key reasons behind their dominance this season, with Al-Nassr scoring 66 goals – the highest tally in the league – while also boasting one of the strongest defensive records after conceding only 19 goals in 25 matches.
Jorge Jesus’s side were pushed hard in their most recent outing, narrowly defeating Neom 1-0 thanks to a 95th-minute winner from Mohamed Simakan. Although their home form has been particularly strong this season, Jesus’s side have also been effective on the road, having picked up 31 points, with 10 wins, one draw and two losses.
Recent Encounters Favour Al-Nassr
Recent meetings between these two sides favour the visitors. Al-Nassr winning each of the last five SPL encounters against Al-Khaleej, underlining their dominance in this fixture.
Al-Nassr have finished inside the top three in each of the last three Saudi Pro League seasons, and this year they are determined to reclaim the league title, which they have not won since the 2018-19 campaign.
For Al-Khaleej, Anthony Moris is expected to continue be