**Football Preview: Damac vs. Al-Nassr – Prediction, Team News, and Lineups**
Al-Nassr will look to recover from their recent setback when they face Damac in Matchday 29 of the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday. The Knights of Najd suffered a 2-1 defeat against Al Quadisiya last weekend, ending their six-game unbeaten streak across all competitions and dealing a blow to their title hopes.
### **Match Preview**
Al-Nassr’s loss came at a crucial moment, just as they had built momentum with three straight league wins. Sadio Mane’s late equalizer briefly raised hopes, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s quick response sealed the victory for Al Quadisiya. The result leaves Al-Nassr third in the standings with 57 points, eight behind leaders Al Ittihad and four adrift of second-placed Al Hilal.
With the race for Champions League qualification tightening, Al-Nassr cannot afford another slip-up. They have dominated Damac in recent meetings, winning their last seven encounters. Their away form has been strong this season, with nine wins, three draws, and just two defeats, making them the league’s best travelers.
Meanwhile, Damac boosted their survival hopes with a 3-1 win over Al Kholood, ending a two-game winless run. Georges-Kevin N’Koudou’s brace from the penalty spot and Nicolae Stanciu’s strike secured the victory, marking the first time in 18 matches that Damac scored three goals in a game.
Sitting 11th with 31 points, Damac are five points clear of the relegation zone but must improve their home form, having lost three of their last five matches at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium.
### **Team News**
Damac will be without Hassan Abu Sharah, Adam Maher, and goalkeeper Abdulbasit Hawswi due to injuries. Striker Meshari Al-Nemer is ineligible to face his parent club.
For Al-Nassr, Sami Al-Najei remains sidelined, but the squad is otherwise at full strength. Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored twice in the reverse fixture, will aim to add to his league-leading tally of 23 goals this season.
### **Predicted Lineups**
**Damac:** Nita; Solan, Bedrane, Chafai, Al-Anazi; Fallatah, Mohammed, Stanciu; Kamano, N’Koudou, Diallo
**Al-Nassr:** Bento; Al Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Al-Boushail; Al-Hassan, Brozovic, Otavio; Mane, Ronaldo, Duran
### **Prediction**
Despite Al-Nassr’s recent struggles on the road, their superior head-to-head record and Damac’s inconsistent home form suggest the visitors will secure a narrow victory.
**Final Score: Damac 1-2 Al-Nassr**