Al-Nassr vs Al-Khaleej: Saudi Pro League Prediction (21.05.2025)

The match between Al-Nassr and Al-Khaleej is set for Wednesday, 21 May 2025 at 23:10 WIB, taking place at Mrsool Park in Riyadh. This fixture is part of the penultimate (33rd) round of the 2024/25 Saudi Pro League. Al-Nassr currently sits fourth, just one point behind third-placed Al-Qadsiah — a position that secures AFC Champions League qualification. Al-Khaleej, on the other hand, sits in 10th place, safe from relegation.

Al-Nassr
Under head coach Stefano Pioli, the team has built its structure around Cristiano Ronaldo — understandably so. However, Ronaldo’s absence from recent matches has sparked speculation, though no official reason has been confirmed. A recent draw with Al-Taawoun cast doubt on their hopes of clinching third place. Reports say Ronaldo is frustrated by the lack of silverware and has even requested a temporary move to another club to compete in the Club World Cup.

Al-Khaleej
Managed by Georgios Donis, Al-Khaleej is a modest mid-table side known for defensive football. They average 1.25 goals scored and 1.75 goals conceded per away game. Their main attacking threat is 31-year-old Portuguese forward Fábio Martins, but their current top scorer is local player Abdullah Al-Salem.

Head-to-Head
Since 2022, the teams have met six times. Al-Nassr won five of those encounters, while one ended in a draw. Earlier this season, Al-Nassr claimed a 3-1 away victory.

Prediction
Al-Nassr is clearly the stronger and more valuable side on paper. However, Ronaldo’s absence and rumored dressing-room tension may affect their cohesion. Al-Khaleej is expected to adopt a defensive approach. A solid betting option is under 4.0 total goals, priced at 1.63.