Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Saudi-Arabia
Preview
The Saudi Pro League serves up a fascinating fixture this Wednesday, January 21, 2026, as Damac welcome Al Nassr to the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha. With kickoff set for 17.60 GMT, fans and punters alike are eager for a fresh Damac vs Al Nassr prediction—especially given both teams' contrasting fortunes this season. This preview unpacks the tactics, recent form, and key betting tips, while also diving into our AI-powered forecasts for this highly anticipated meeting.
Al Nassr arrive in Abha riding high in the league standings, currently sitting second after 14 games. Their record is nothing short of impressive: 10 wins, a single draw, and three defeats, with a goal difference of +24 thanks to 39 goals scored and just 15 conceded. The visitors’ recent 3-2 victory over Al Shabab only underlines their attacking prowess, while their away form (4 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses) shows they’re comfortable on the road.
Damac, by contrast, are struggling near the foot of the table. After 14 matches, they have managed just 10 points, with a solitary win, seven draws, and six losses. Their goal difference of -14 (11 scored, 25 conceded) tells its own story. Home advantage has provided little comfort, as Damac are still searching for their first win at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium this season. Most recently, they did surprise many by holding Al Fayha to a 1-1 draw away—a result that snapped a losing streak but did little to boost confidence.
When it comes to Damac vs Al Nassr prediction, history is firmly on the side of the visitors. In their last five meetings, Al Nassr have emerged victorious every time, and in their last eight encounters, Damac have failed to even snatch a single point. The most recent head to head saw Al Nassr edge a 3-2 win, and out of 12 total meetings, Damac have only won once. For Damac, breaking this pattern will require something special.
Al Nassr’s attacking options are led by none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, the league’s top scorer with 15 goals. Even with Sadio Mané absent on international duty, the Knights of Najd have enough firepower, with Anderson Talisca and Otávio offering support. Injuries to Abdulmalik Al-Jaber, Saad Haqawi, and Sami Al-Najei may limit rotation, but coach Luis Castro’s favored 4-2-3-1 system remains intact. Expect Al Nassr to dominate possession, build from the back, and look for quick transitions—especially down the wings.
Damac, managed by Armando Evangelista, have struggled to convert draws into wins. Their tactical flexibility has not yet paid dividends, and with Khaled Al Samiri and Dhari Sayyar Al-Anazi leading their attacking stats, the hosts will need a disciplined and opportunistic display to trouble Al Nassr. The home side’s main hope lies in frustrating their illustrious guests and capitalizing on rare counter-attacks.
Turning to our AI-powered Damac vs Al Nassr prediction, the numbers point overwhelmingly in favor of the away side. The odds reflect this gulf: a home win is priced at 15.0, a draw at 7.6, and an Al Nassr victory at just 1.21. Our AI tip for the 1.21 market is a confident “2” (Al Nassr win), with a trust rating of 10.0 out of 10.
Statistically, it’s hard to argue with this logic. Al Nassr are projected to control a staggering 69% of possession, fire off 19 shots (with six on target), and win eight corners. Damac, by contrast, are expected to muster just five shots (one on target) and a single corner. The projected final score? A clinical 0:3 in favor of Al Nassr, with a 0:2 lead at halftime.
If you’re looking for extra value in the betting tips, our AI also strongly favors over 2.5 goals in this fixture, with odds of 1.36 and a confidence rating of 4.6. Given Al Nassr’s attacking record and Damac’s defensive frailties, this seems a logical pick for punters seeking a bit more excitement.
For Damac, this fixture is all about damage limitation and perhaps springing a surprise on the break. For Al Nassr, it’s another opportunity to flex their muscles and keep the pressure on at the top of the table. All signs—from head to head history to current form and AI projections—point to a comfortable away win.
To sum up this Damac vs Al Nassr prediction: expect the Knights of Najd to take all three points, likely with style, and keep their title ambitions alive. For those seeking betting tips, the away win and over 2.5 goals markets look especially attractive. As always, football has a way of surprising us—but on paper, this one looks like a banker.
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2 -500
Al Nassr is expected to win with odds of -5002 -500
Al Nassr is expected to win with odds of -500Over 2.5 -238
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchNo -112
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&O2.5 -222
Away win/draw and over 2.5 goals
0:2
0:3
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2
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10
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 Damac |
22-Apr-25
2:3
| Al Nassr  |
| Al Nassr |
29-Nov-24
2:0
| Damac |
| Damac |
05-Apr-24
0:1
| Al Nassr |
| Al Nassr |
21-Oct-23
2:1
| Damac |
| Damac |
25-Feb-23
0:3
| Al Nassr |
| Al Nassr |
10-Sep-22
2:1
| Damac |
| Damac |
08-Jan-22
0:2
| Al Nassr |
| Al Nassr |
13-Aug-21
4:1
| Damac |
| Damac |
09-Apr-21
3:2
| Al Nassr |
Recent Matches of Damac| 30 Jan |
Neom SC.
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| Damac.
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| 21 Jan | L |
Damac.
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1:2
| Al Nassr.
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| 17 Jan | D |
Al Fayha.
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1:1
| Damac.
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| 13 Jan | D |
Damac.
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1:1
| Al Ittihad.
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| 09 Jan | L |
Al Khaleej.
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4:0
| Damac.
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| 04 Jan | L |
Damac.
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0:2
| Al Hilal.
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| 30 Dec | W |
Al Okhdood.
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0:1
| Damac.
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| 27 Dec | D |
Al Qadisiya.
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1:1
| Damac.
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| 22 Nov | D |
Damac.
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0:0
| Al Najma.
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| 06 Nov | D |
Al Riyadh.
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1:1
| Damac.
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Recent Matches of Al Nassr
| 21 Jan | W | Damac. |
1:2 |
Al Nassr. |
| 17 Jan | W | Al Nassr. |
3:2 |
Al Shabab. |
| 12 Jan | L |  Al Hilal. |
3:1 |
Al Nassr. |
| 08 Jan | L | Al Nassr. |
1:2 |
Al Qadisiya. |
| 02 Jan | L |  Al Ahli SC. |
3:2 |
Al Nassr. |
| 30 Dec | D |  Al Ettifaq. |
2:2 |
Al Nassr. |
| 27 Dec | W | Al Nassr. |
3:0 |
Al Okhdood. |
| 24 Dec | W | Al Nassr. |
5:1 |
Al Zawraa. |
| 26 Nov | W |  Istiqlol. |
0:4 |
Al Nassr. |
| 23 Nov | W | Al Nassr. |
4:1 |
Al Khaleej. |
Saudi-Arabia - Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Al-Hilal Saudi | 17 | 45-16 | 45 |
| 2 |
Al-Ahli Jeddah | 17 | 29-12 | 40 |
| 3 |
Al-Qadisiyah | 17 | 41-16 | 39 |
| 4 |
Al-Nassr | 16 | 44-18 | 37 |
| 5 |
Al Taawon | 16 | 35-19 | 35 |
| 6 |
Al-Ettifaq | 17 | 27-26 | 29 |
| 7 |
Al-Ittihad FC | 16 | 29-20 | 27 |
| 8 |
Al Khaleej | 17 | 37-27 | 25 |
| 9 |
NEOM | 17 | 21-28 | 21 |
| 10 |
Al-Fateh | 17 | 22-31 | 21 |
| 11 |
Al-Hazm | 16 | 17-29 | 17 |
| 12 |
Al-Fayha | 17 | 16-31 | 17 |
| 13 |
Al Kholood | 17 | 25-32 | 15 |
| 14 |
Al Shabab | 17 | 14-25 | 13 |
| 15 |
Damac | 16 | 13-28 | 11 |
| 16 |
Al Riyadh | 17 | 17-37 | 11 |
| 17 |
Al Okhdood | 16 | 13-31 | 9 |
| 18 |
Al Najma | 17 | 17-36 | 4 |
