Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr – Prediction, Where to Watch, Kick-off Time and Lineups 23-10

Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr face off in round 11 of the Saudi Arabia Pro League 2026/27 season. The match kicks off on Friday 23 October at 14:30 (UK time) at the Al Majma’ah Sports City Stadium in Al Majma’ah.

Ange Postecoglou’s defending champions travel to Al Majma’ah aiming to keep the pressure on league leaders Al-Qadsiah and rivals Al-Hilal, fresh from a hard-fought 1-0 victory over high-flying NEOM SC on Tuesday night. Across the pitch, Giovanni Solinas brings a spirited Al-Faisaly side into this clash on the back of a four-point haul from their last two matches.

Having secured promotion back to the top tier this season, the hosts will look to test the reigning champions’ credentials. Our prediction for Al-Faisaly FC vs. Al-Nassr points toward a high-tempo contest where the visitors’ superior attacking depth should break through a vulnerable home backline. Find out what our expert betting predictions are for today’s encounter.

Tip

Al-Nassr to win with a -0.5 Asian Handicap

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Al-Faisaly FC x Al-Nassr Odds

Bookmaker	1	X	2
Midnite	9.50	5.75	1.22
10bet	9.20	6.00	1.25
Betfred	9.50	6.00	1.22
BetUK	10.00	6.00	1.21

Odds are subject to change

Odds are subject to change.

Match Overview - Al-Faisaly FC vs. Al-Nassr

• Al-Nassr sit third in the Saudi Pro League with 22 points from nine matches, trailing leaders Al-Qadsiah by three points with a game in hand.
• Al-Faisaly occupy 15th place on seven points, but enter Friday on a two-match unbeaten run after scoring five goals in their last two outings.
• Across 27 all-time competitive meetings, Al-Nassr hold 13 victories to Al-Faisaly’s three, with 11 matches ending in a draw.

Al-Faisaly FCAL-

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Al-NassrAL-

Recent Results(Last N Matches)

EVLEE

2Vit.0Emp.3Vit.

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VVVLE

Season Stats

70%Both Teams to Score58%

3.1Total Goals3.3

80%Goals Conceded67%

1.1Goals Scored2.3

Head-to-Head Record

• Al-Nassr have won 13 of the 27 competitive meetings between these two sides, suffering just three defeats.
• At the Al Majma’ah Sports City, Al-Nassr have won six and drawn five of their 13 visits.
• The two clubs meet for the first time since January 2022, when Al-Nassr ran out 4-0 winners in Riyadh.
• Al-Nassr boast the joint-best defensive record in the Saudi Pro League, conceding only seven goals in nine matches.
• Alexandre Mendy has scored four goals in his last two matches for Al-Faisaly, taking his league tally to five.
• João Félix is outshining Cristiano Ronaldo this season and has registered six goal contributions (three goals and three assists), netting the winner against NEOM SC.

Head-to-Head

Al-Faisaly FCAL-

2W

0D

3W

Al-NassrAL-

Competition	Score	Date
Saudi Arabia Pro League	Al-NassrAL- 4-0 Al-Faisaly FCAL-
Saudi Arabia Pro League	Al-Faisaly FCAL- 2-1 Al-NassrAL-
Saudi Arabia Pro League	Al-NassrAL- 4-3 Al-Faisaly FCAL-
King's Cup	Al-NassrAL- 0-1 Al-Faisaly FCAL-
Saudi Arabia Pro League	Al-Faisaly FCAL- 2-3 Al-NassrAL-

Al-Faisaly FC's Uphill Battle for Form

Giovanni Solinas’s men return home aiming to extend their two-match unbeaten streak after battling back to earn an entertaining 2-2 draw away at Al-Shabab on Monday.

The Maroon have found their feet in recent weeks, following up a crucial 3-2 victory over Al-Kholood with a spirited display in Riyadh to climb out of the bottom two. However, defensive fragility remains a glaring hurdle for the promoted side: Al-Faisaly have conceded 17 goals in nine matches, managing just one clean sheet all season.

French forward Alexandre Mendy leads the attack in red-hot form, having struck four times across his last two appearances to move to five league goals. Flanking Mendy in the final third will be Abdulaziz Al-Bishi and Abdullah Al-Mogren, with Spanish midfielder Jaime Seoane pulling the strings in the central pocket.

Solinas must manage without striker Ahmed Abdu, who remains sidelined following knee surgery, alongside injured midfielder Abdulrahman Al-Safari. In midfield, Brazilian anchorman Flávio Medeiros partners former Nantes defender Andrei Girotto, while Fernando Pacheco starts in goal behind a back four of Yaseen Barnawi, Ahmed Bin Subayt, Abdoulaye Seck, and Mohammed Al-Shanqiti.

DateResult
	Al ShababAL 2-2 Al-Faisaly FCAL-	DrawD
	Al-Faisaly FCAL- 3-2 Al KholoodAL	WinW
	Al-Faisaly FCAL- 1-3 Al-Ittihad FCAL-	LossL
	Al-EttifaqAL- 0-0 Al-Faisaly FCAL-	DrawD
	Al-Faisaly FCAL- 0-0 Al-HazmAL-	DrawD

Al-Nassr's Quest for the Top

Ange Postecoglou takes his star-studded Al-Nassr squad to Al Majma’ah looking to maintain their title momentum after João Félix’s second-half strike sealed a 1-0 win over NEOM SC on Tuesday.

The defending champions are hitting top gear, going unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions while keeping back-to-back clean sheets. Postecoglou’s high-octane positional play has delivered 20 league goals already, though improving their return away from Al-Awwal Park is a priority: Al-Nassr have won two of their four away league fixtures, drawing 1-1 at Al-Khaleej and falling 4-0 in Asian competition to Al-Ain.

Cristiano Ronaldo will lead the frontline aiming to add to his four league goals, partnered in attack by Portuguese compatriot João Félix, who has recorded three goals and three assists.

Sadio Mané and Brazilian winger Ângelo Gabriel provide width and direct running from the flanks, with Samú Costa and Abdullah Al-Khaibari anchoring the midfield.

Postecoglou must contend with several injury concerns: winger Abdulrahman Ghareeb (foot) and right-back Sultan Al-Ghannam (ACL) are out, while Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan face late fitness tests. Brazilian international Bento starts in goal behind Nawaf Boushal, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Íñigo Martínez, and Ayman Yahya.

DateResult
	Al-NassrAL- 1-0 Al SuqoorAL	WinW
	Al-NassrAL- 3-1 NeftchiNEF	WinW
	Al-NassrAL- 3-0 Al DiriyahAL	WinW
	Al AinAL 4-0 Al-NassrAL-	LossL
	Al Khaleej SaihatAL 1-1 Al-NassrAL-	DrawD

Al-Faisaly FC vs. Al-Nassr Prediction: Visitors to Dominate

Al-Nassr have scored 20 goals in nine league games, while Al-Faisaly have allowed 17 goals and conceded multiple times in four separate fixtures this season. With Mendy sharp on the counter for the hosts and Ronaldo leading a clinical Al-Nassr frontline, backing a winner to be decided and over 2.5 goals in the match looks like a dependable angle.

Postecoglou’s side waste little time putting opponents under pressure, scoring inside the opening half-hour in three of their last four matches. Facing an Al-Faisaly defence that was carved open twice before the break against Al-Shabab, backing Over 0.5 goals in the first half carries plenty of weight.

While Al-Faisaly have shown fight in their last two matches, Al-Nassr are operating with overwhelming individual quality through Ronaldo, João Félix, and Mané. With the visitors needing all three points to keep the pressure on the top two, back Al-Nassr on the -0.5 Asian Handicap line to secure the away victory.

The odds mentioned were collected during the writing of this prediction and may change. Always check with the bookmaker for the latest information.

		Best Odds
Double Chance & Over/Under	A winner to be decided and over 2.5 goals in the match	1.50
Over/Under	Over 0.5 goals in the first half	1.18

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Al-Faisaly FC vs. Al-Nassr Predicted Lineups

Al-Faisaly FC

Fernando Pacheco; Yaseen Barnawi, Ahmed Bin Subayt, Abdoulaye Seck, Mohammed Al-Shanqiti; Flávio Medeiros, Andrei Girotto, Jaime Seoane; Abdulaziz Al-Bishi, Alexandre Mendy, Abdullah Al-Mogren.

Al-Faisaly FC

Lineup

19Alexandre M.

71A. Abdu

24Abdulaziz A.

20Jaime S.

5Andrei G.

8Flavio M.

50Mohammed A.

4Abdoulaye S.

70Mohammed Y.

2Yaseen O.

1Fernando P.

Al-Nassr

Bento; Nawaf Boushal, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Íñigo Martínez, Ayman Yahya; Ângelo Gabriel, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Samú Costa, Sadio Mané; João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al-Nassr

Lineup

79João F.

7Cristiano R.

10Sadio M.

11Samu C.

17Abdullah M.

20Ângelo

23Ayman Y.

26Íñigo M.

5Abdulelah A.

9Abdulah A.

24Bento

Match Details

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