Al Shabab and Al Nassr will battle for three points in a Saudi Pro League matchday 32 clash on Thursday (May 7th). The game will be played at Al-Shabab Club Stadium.
The home side will be looking to bounce back from the 5-1 thrashing they were handed by Al Taawon at the same venue over the weekend. They took the lead through Abderrazak Hamdallah’s goal midway through the first half. Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi and Roger Martinez Tobinson scored to put the visitors 2-1 up at the break. Angelo Fulgini made it 3-1 four minutes into the second half, Tobinson completed his brace four minutes later while Mohammed Al Shwirekh completed the rout late on. Yannick Carrasco missed an 85th-minute penalty for the hosts.
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Nassr, meanwhile, fell to a 3-1 defeat away to Al Qadsiah. They went behind to Mohammed Abu Al Shamat’s 24th-minute strike while Joao Felix equalized in the 39th minute. Musab Al Juwayr and Julian Quinones scored second-half goals to secure the win for their side.
The Big Yellow remained at the summit of the standings despite the loss, having garnered 79 points from 31 games. Shabab are 13th on 32 points.
Al Shabab vs Al Nassr Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Al Shabab have 32 wins from the last 81 head-to-head games, Al Shabab were victorious 27 times while 22 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in January 2026 when Al Nassr claimed a 3-2 home win in the reverse fixture.
- The last six head-to-head games have produced three goals or more, with the last five witnessing goals at both ends.
- Shabab have won just one of their last seven league games (four draws).
- Al Nassr’s loss to Al Qadsiah ended their 20-game winning streak across all competitions.
- Nine of Al Shabab’s last 10 league games have seen both sides find the back of the net.
Al Shabab vs Al Nassr Prediction
Al Shabab need just one point from three games to guarantee their survival. However, their vastly superior goal difference to 16th-placed Al Riyadh means they have ostensibly secured their spot in the top flight for at least another season.
Al Nassr were seemingly cruising to the league title but their loss to Al Qadsiah has opened up a slim window of opportunity for second-placed Al Hilal. Al Nassr still hold a five-point advantage, having played a game more, and have their destiny in their hands. The title is likely to be decided by the make-or-break visit of the Blue Wave next week.
We expect the visitors to claim a comfortable victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Al Shabab 1-3 Al Nassr
Al Shabab vs Al Nassr Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Al Nassr to win
Tip 2 – Both teams to score
Tip 3 – Over 2.5 goals
Edited by Peter Pedroncelli
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