Saudi Super Cup: Al-Nassr Vs Al-Ahli Lineups, Injuries, Predictions & Head-to-Head Stats

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Marcelo Cartaxo | Last updated Aug 23, 2025 4:00 AM ET

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr is looking to add another piece of silverware as they take on Al-Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup on Saturday, August 23. Both teams advanced from the semifinals without much trouble, but Al-Nassr will be short-handed, with Sadio Mané suspended after receiving a red card against Al-Ittihad. The match will be played at Hong Kong Stadium.

Al-Nassr's defense will be tested as Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle has both of his key attacking players, Riyad Mahrez and Ivan Toney , available. Meanwhile, Jorge Jesus will need to find ways to contain them while coping with limited attacking options of his own—leaving responsibility on the left wing in the hands of Kingsley Coman.

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Expected Starting Lineups

Al-Nassr (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Bento
Defenders: Bousjal, Simakan, Martinez, Ahmad
Midfield: Coman, Alkhaibari, Brozovic, Ghareeb
Forwards: Felix, Ronaldo

Al-Ahli (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Mendy
Defenders: Abdulrahman, Demiral, Ibanez, Dams
Inside midfielders: Kessié, Millot
Attacking midfielders: Mahrez, Al-Buraikan, Galeno
Forward: Toney

Head-to-Head Stats: Al Nassr vs Al Ahli

Both clubs have never faced each other in a Super Cup final. However, in their last 10 matches, Al-Ahli won six of those encounters - leaving Al-Nassr with only for wins. According to AI Score, in 52 matches between the sides since 2005, Al-Ahli has 20 wins, Al-Nassr 18, and 14 have ended in draws.

Predictions For Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli in Saudi Super Cup Final

Both teams boast the strongest attacks in the competition, and both defenses will likely struggle to contain them. Al-Ahli scored five goals in the semifinal, while Al-Nassr netted two. The best prediction for this game is that both sides will find the back of the net, with the final score decided by just a single goal—either team could grab the second goal and take the win.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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