Al Nassr vs Al Taawon

Al Nassr sit top of the Saudi Pro League after three wins from three, and a victory over Al Taawoun would keep their perfect start intact heading deeper into the season. Al Taawoun, by contrast, are still chasing their first league win of the campaign and arrive under real pressure. Al Nassr's form has been dramatic rather than comfortable: they came from 2-0 down to beat Al Ettifaq 3-2 despite goalkeeper Bento being sent off in the 12th minute and Cristiano Ronaldo withdrawn at halftime, with Sadio Mané scoring twice late on to seal it. Sultan Al Ghannam remains out long-term for the hosts, while Bento serves his suspension. Al Taawoun's hopes rest on veteran forward Abderrazak Hamdallah, though he was kept quiet in his last outing. History strongly favors the hosts, who are unbeaten in five straight meetings. Our prediction: 3-1