Preview and context
Riyadh will host a compelling Pro League tussle when Al Nassr welcome Al-Qadsiah to Al-Awwal Park on 08/01/2026. The stadium’s atmosphere, capacity listed at 25,000, will likely swell behind Al Nassr as they chase further momentum in a season where they sit second with an imposing 31 points from 12 matches. The picture on paper favours the hosts: 10 wins, a single draw and one defeat underline a side that scores freely — 37 goals so far — and defends efficiently, conceding just 10.
Al-Qadsiah arrive in decent nick as well, occupying fifth with 24 points. Their recent string includes a convincing 4-0 victory over Al Riyadh and a tight 3-2 away win at Al Shabab, evidence that they can cause problems on the counter. Across the last fixtures both teams have produced entertaining football with a tendency for goals: high-scoring affairs have been the norm for both clubs in recent weeks.
Form, recent matches and key indicators
Al Nassr’s last five domestic results include dominant scorelines — a 5-1 and a 4-2 among them — even with a 3-2 loss to Al Ahli on 02/01/2026. That defeat, however, did little to dent their attacking profile: the stats reveal Al Nassr average 21 shots per game with 94 shots on target across all matches, producing a hefty goals tally at home (21). Al-Qadsiah aren’t pushed over easily; they average 13.25 shots per match and have shown resilience away, with 10 away goals this season and a recent 4-0 away success. Notably, both sides often see both nets rattled — the percentages for matches finishing over 2.5 goals are high for both teams (75% for Al Nassr home games and about 66.7% for Al-Qadsiah overall), while both-to-score figures indicate frequent shared scoring nights.
From the psychological side, Al Nassr will be keen to bounce back at home after their short slip-up, while Al-Qadsiah head into Riyadh buoyed by the performances of Musab Al-Juwayr, who earned the best player rating in their recent 4-0 triumph. Al Nassr’s last match highlighted Abdulelah Al-Amri’s influence, named best player in the 3-2 defeat, showing the home side’s leaders can still shine in tight contests.
What to expect and tactical edge
Expect an open match. Al Nassr’s attacking averages and superior shot volume give them the edge in territory and chances, but Al-Qadsiah have shown they can punish transitions and thrive on high-tempo counters. With both teams posting multiple high-scoring results lately, the balance is likely to tilt towards an entertaining, end-to-end game that produces multiple goals rather than a tactical stalemate.
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Betting suggestion
Based on recent scoring trends, shot metrics and the frequency of matches finishing with three or more goals for both clubs, the best single-market pick here is the goal market: back Over 2.5 goals. The data supports an expectation of multiple finishes — Al Nassr’s high attacking output at home combined with Al-Qadsiah’s recent offensive fireworks makes Over 2.5 the most compelling play. As always, manage your stake and consider form and match-day information before placing your wager.
