Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun: Saudi Pro League Prediction (17.05.2025)

The match between Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League will take place on May 17, 2025, at 1:00 WIB at Al-Awwal Park. Bookmakers have installed the home team as favorites. Let’s examine the current form of both teams and provide a betting prediction.

🔵 Al-Nassr

In their previous match, Al-Nassr, playing without Cristiano Ronaldo, demolished Al-Okhdood with a resounding 9-0 away victory. Sadio Mané starred by scoring four goals. This emphatic win propelled Stefano Pioli’s squad back into the top three, though closing the five-point gap with Al-Hilal seems unlikely at this stage.

Despite their star power, Al-Nassr has been inconsistent at home, collecting only 28 of their 63 total points on home soil—ranking sixth in home performance.

🟡 Al-Taawoun

The “Wolves” sit eighth in the table with just three games left. The team has no real motivation remaining, as they cannot move up from their current position nor risk relegation. That freedom from pressure could see them play more relaxed football.

Form-wise, Al-Taawoun has been inconsistent, registering 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 games. On the road, however, they perform reasonably well, earning 7 points from their last 5 away matches. Their total away record stands at 13:14 (goals scored/conceded), reflecting a pragmatic style focused on defense and cautious attacking play.

📊 Head-to-Head Statistics

In the last five meetings, both teams have won twice, with one draw. Their first encounter this season ended 1-1, but Al-Nassr dominated the stats: 65% possession, 19–3 shots, and 7–2 shots on target.

Prediction

Given Al-Taawoun’s erratic away form and Al-Nassr’s desire to secure second place, we back the home team to come out strong. Al-Nassr to win the first half is a solid bet at odds of 1.60.