Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr have had a fantastic season despite missing out on the Saudi Pro League title.
Al Nassr will finish the campaign in second place regardless of matchday 34’s result against Al Ittihad. Will our score predictor forecast another Al Nassr win?
Al Ittihad will travel to Al Nassr for the final day, seeking a win to end the campaign on a high note. The team is likely to finish the campaign in fifth place, but their final position will be dictated by those clubs around them.
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Al Nassr will hope to make the most of a strong home record on the final day. The team has a home record of 11W-3D-2L and a goal difference of +25.
Home has been kind to the team this term.
Al Ittihad have been steady on the road this term. They have a record of 7W-4D-5L and a goal difference of +9 playing away from home.
They have the fifth-best points total in the Pro League on the road.
Al Nassr dominated the last six head-to-head meetings between the clubs. They posted a head-to-head record of 4W-1D-1L. Meanwhile, Al Nassr outscored Al Ittihad 11-7 in the last six fixtures.
The reverse fixture between the clubs saw Al Nassr post a 5-2 win away at Al Ittihad. Ronaldo scored twice, both times from the penalty spot, to help send the Yellow and Blue to the win.
Ronaldo’s teammate, Sadio Mane added to goals of his own from open play. Anderson Talisca also got onto the scoresheet.
Al Ittihad’s goals were both scored by Abderrazzaq Hamad-Allah. Former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho was sent off during the match for Al Ittihad.
It is easy to forget some of the big-named players that signed for both teams in the past two transfer windows. Monday’s game will likely feature players including Aymeric Laporte, Seko Fofana, N’Golo Kante, and Karim Benzema.
Those players will play in addition to the likes of Ronaldo, Mane, and Fabinho. While Ronaldo has enjoyed life in Saudi Arabia, the same may not be said about the other previously mentioned players. There could be just as many players leaving as arriving in the offseason.
Al Nassr have played well in recent head-to-head games versus Al Ittihad. The Black and Blue should continue their good form and post another win over Al Ittihad on the final day of the season.
Despite the win, Ronaldo’s team has missed out on back-to-back Saudi titles.