Al Qadsiah vs Al Nassr Lineups, Score, Predictions & Head-to-Head Stats
Al Nassr travel on Sunday to face Al Qadsiah at the Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium, looking to move one step closer to the Saudi Pro League title.
The league leaders arrive in exceptional form, carrying a 20-match winning streak across all competitions.
With only a few games remaining in the season, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates hold a five-point lead over second-placed Al Hilal and could potentially clinch the championship depending on other results this weekend.
The home side, managed by Brendan Rodgers, has been one of the most consistent teams this year.
Currently sitting in fourth place with 65 points, Al Qadsiah are fighting for a top-three finish and a spot in the AFC Champions League Elite.
They have been particularly strong at home, remaining unbeaten at their own stadium throughout the entire campaign. They head into this game following a dominant 4-0 win over Al Riyadh, where Julián Quiñones and Abdullah Al-Salem both found the net twice.
Al Qadsiah vs Al Nassr Lineups Expected Lineups
For the hosts, the squad is largely healthy, though Waleed Al-Ahmad is expected to be unavailable.
Nacho Fernández and Jehad Thakri will likely anchor the defense as they try to contain the league's most potent attack. Al Nassr will be missing goalkeepers Raghed Al-Najjar and Mubarak Al Buainain due to long-term injuries, and midfielder Sami Al-Najei remains a doubt.
Al Qadsiah
- Goalkeeper: Casteels
- Defenders: Alvarez, Nacho, Thakri
- Midfielders: Abu Al Shamat, Bonsu Baah, Nandez, Aljuwayr, Otavio
- Forwards: Al Salem, Quinones
Al Nassr
- Goalkeeper: Bento
- Defenders: Martínez, Alamri, Simakan, Boushal
- Midfielders: Mané, Al-Khaibari, Brozović, Coman
- Forwards: Félix, Ronaldo
Al Qadsiah vs Al Nassr Head-to-Head Stats
While Al Nassr are the favorites on paper, Al Qadsiah have proven to be a difficult opponent in recent meetings.
In the reverse fixture earlier this season, Al Qadsiah pulled off a 2-1 victory at Al-Awwal Park, which remains one of only three league losses for Al Nassr this season.
Historically, Al Nassr have won 15 of their 28 encounters, but Al Qadsiah's recent record against the leaders will give them plenty of confidence.
Al Qadsiah vs Al Nassr Prediction
This match features the league's best defense against a home side that has not lost in front of its own fans all season.
Al Nassr's scoring depth, led by Ronaldo, who is currently on 970 career goals, and João Félix, makes them hard to overlook.
While Al Qadsiah are likely to find the net given their recent scoring form, Al Nassr's drive to secure the title should see them through.
Final Score Prediction: Al Qadsiah 1-2 Al Nassr
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This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM.