Saudi Arabian Championship: Al-Orobah vs. Al-Nassr Match Preview

A compelling fixture in the 23rd round of the Saudi Arabian Championship is set to take place this Friday in Sakaka, where Al-Orobah will host Al-Nassr. This matchup presents a promising opportunity for betting on the total number of goals.

Match Overview

Al-Orobah entered the Premier League with high aspirations, securing notable signings such as Kurt Zouma and Cristian Tello. However, the team has encountered significant challenges and is currently positioned 13th in the standings. The relegation zone looms close, with just a six-point cushion separating them from 16th-placed Al-Raed. Their offensive struggles are evident, having netted only 17 goals in 21 matches—only Al-Fayha has scored fewer.

Despite a difficult campaign, February started on a positive note for Adnan Hamad’s squad. They registered back-to-back victories over Al-Wehda (4-2) and Al-Kholood (2-0), hinting at potential resurgence. However, their momentum was halted by a narrow 0-1 loss to Al-Fateh. Last weekend, they bounced back with an away win against Damac, securing a 2-1 victory.

Team Form Analysis

Al-Nassr experienced their first defeat of 2025 in the 21st round, suffering a surprising 2-3 loss to Al-Ettifaq, a result few had anticipated. This setback momentarily pushed them down to fourth in the league table, but they quickly reclaimed a top-three position.

In their most recent outing, Al-Nassr triumphed 2-0 against Al-Wehda, with the decisive second goal arriving deep into stoppage time (90+10 minute). Concurrently, Al-Qadisiyah stumbled, allowing Al-Nassr to edge ahead based on additional metrics, securing third place.

Expected Lineups

Al-Orobah: Koke – Al-Makati, Kandoussi, Al-Shuwaish, Al-Zubaidi – Mukhar, Al-Karni – Abu Taa, Gudmundsson, Tello – Al-Soma
Al-Nassr: Bento — Al-Ghannam, Simakan, Laporte, Al-Najdi — Al-Hassan, Al-Khaibari, Brozovic — Angelo, Ronaldo, Mane

Key Match Facts and Head-to-Head Record

• In the first-leg encounter, Al-Nassr secured a 3-0 victory.
• Al-Nassr has triumphed in the last four meetings between these teams.
• The “Total Over 2.5” bet has been successful in three of the past five matches.

Prediction

Bookmakers heavily favor an Al-Nassr win, offering odds of 1.20. While an away victory appears likely, a high-scoring affair may not be on the cards. A prudent bet would be “Total Under 3.5” at odds of 1.70.

Recommended Bet: Total Under 3.5