Al-Nassr 2-1 Al Taawon: result and AI prediction

Al-Nassr – Al Taawon, Saudi Pro League, Friday, August 28, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Al-Awwal Park

Al-Nassr is #1 in the table (9 pts) and Al Taawon #12 (2 pts). 11 places separate the two teams in the table. Al-Nassr is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Al Taawon has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Al-Nassr 3, draws 2, Al Taawon 1. Their last meeting, on January 26, 2026, ended Al-Nassr 1-0 Al Taawon.

Al-NassrAl-Nassr
Final score2 - 1
Al TaawonAl Taawon
AI predicted: 3-1 · Final score: 2-1✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This is a strong-form Al-Nassr side hosting an Al Taawon team still searching for its first league win. The home side’s recent scoring output, league position and favourable recent meetings make them the natural team to dictate the match. Al Taawon’s defensive resilience gives them a route to frustrate, but their lack of regular goals makes a deep, disciplined performance essential. The late uncertainty around Al-Nassr personnel is the main reason to wait for the official lineups before treating the tactical picture as settled.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent series leans clearly towards Al-Nassr: they won both league meetings last season and have had the better of the last ten encounters overall. Al Taawon have still shown they can disrupt this matchup, including cup and league wins in the broader sample.

Injuries and absences

The input lists no confirmed absences, but current fixture sources conflict by flagging possible fitness issues for Ronaldo and Simakan plus a long-term Al-Ghannam problem. If confirmed, those absences would reduce Al-Nassr’s penalty-box presence and/or weaken their right-sided defensive cover.

Form (last 5)

Al-NassrLeague position #1 · 9 ptsW W W
Al TaawonLeague position #12 · 2 ptsD L D

Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon stats

Al-NassrAl Taawon
Played33
Goals scored102
Goals conceded23
Clean sheets22

Last meetings

  • 2026-01-26Al-Nassr 1-0 Al Taawon
  • 2025-08-29Al Taawon 0-5 Al-Nassr
  • 2025-05-16Al-Nassr 1-1 Al Taawon
  • 2025-01-17Al Taawon 1-1 Al-Nassr
  • 2024-10-29Al-Nassr 0-1 Al Taawon
  • 2024-08-14Al Taawon 0-2 Al-Nassr

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