Al Shabab Form and Lineup
Al Shabab are going through an extremely unconvincing spell of the season, even though they have practically secured their top-flight status for next year. Under Noureddine Zekri the team have won only one of their last five matches, slipping up even against strugglers such as Al Riyadh (1:1). The main problem for the hosts is their complete helplessness in defence against top clubs: in recent home matches against Al Taawoun (1:5) and Al Hilal (3:5) the side conceded five goals in each game.
Key stats for Al Shabab:
Al Shabab have received seven red cards this season, with only Al Okhdood having more.
In six of their last seven home matches the hosts have scored in the first half.
In 9 of the previous 10 Al Shabab games the bet Both teams to score – Yes has landed.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Marcelo Grohe — Mohammed Al Thani, Mohammed Al Shwirekh, Ali Al Bulayhi, Saad Yaslam Balobaid — Josh Brownhill, Ali Al Asmari — Ali Al Azaizeh, Yacine Adli, Yannick Carrasco — Abderrazak Hamdallah.
Out of the squad: Mohammed Harbush, Carlos Junior (injuries).
Al Nassr Form and Lineup
Until the previous round Al Nassr looked untouchable, putting together an incredible run of 20 consecutive wins in all competitions. However, the defeat to Al Qadsiah (1:3) was a real wake-up call: the side led by Jorge Jesus made an unusually high number of defensive errors (2.54 xGA) and looked passive in attack (0.58 xG). Nevertheless, the yellow-and-blacks remain the league's most prolific club (82 goals), and the Ronaldo factor (25 goals), with his ability to lift the dressing room after a setback, remains a key advantage.
Key stats for Al Nassr:
Al Nassr have scored 82 goals (the best record) and conceded only 24 (fewer only for Al Ahli).
The side led by Jorge Jesus win an average of seven corners per match (the second-best figure).
The team have kept clean sheets in 12 of their last 15 matches.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Bento — Nawaf Boushal, Abdulilah Al Amri, Mohamed Simakan, Inigo Martinez — Abdullah Al Khaibari, Marcelo Brozovic — Kingsley Coman, Joao Felix, Saad Al Nasser — Cristiano Ronaldo.
Out of the squad: Raghed Al Najjar, Sami Al Naji (injuries), Angelo (doubtful).
