Saudi Pro League: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Nassr FC
Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 1 match between Al-Ettifaq and Al Nassr FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Al-Ettifaq welcome Al Nassr FC for a clash in the Saudi Pro League at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium this coming Monday.
Al Nassr FC come visiting Al-Ettifaq, who finished last season in the Saudi Pro League as number 7 on 37 points. In contrast, the aforementioned visitors finished number 2 on 67 points.
Form: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Nassr FC
Al-Ettifaq Form
Al-Ettifaq have four points to show from their last three matches, as they lost 0-4 against Al Fateh FC, before drawing 1-1 with Al Nassr FC. They won their most recent game 0-2 against Al-Adalah. Al-Ettifaq won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeats, while they scored six and conceded six goals.
Al Nassr FC Form
Al Nassr FC are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Al Shabab by 3-2. This was followed by a 1-1 with Al-Ettifaq and a 3-0 win against Al Fateh FC. In their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr FC won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying four goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting stats for Al-Ettifaq and Al Nassr FC
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the most recent games that Al-Ettifaq and Al Nassr FC played across all competitions.
- In 29 of the last 31 Al-Ettifaq matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Al-Ettifaq home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al-Ettifaq have scored in 10 of the last 12 matches
- In 5 of the last 6 Al-Ettifaq home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Al-Ettifaq have not lost 8 of the last 10 home matches
- Al Nassr FC have not lost 8 of the last 10 matches
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Nassr FC matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Nassr FC away matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- Al Nassr FC have scored in 8 of the last 10 matches
- In 4 of the last 5 Al Nassr FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Interesting players: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Nassr FC
It is the beginning of a new Saudi Pro League campaign, and both Al-Ettifaq and Al Nassr FC will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
Popular markets: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Nassr FC
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium across all tournaments Al-Ettifaq won six times, drew two and lost two times. Al Nassr FC claimed three wins, three draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Al Nassr FC didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent games. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al-Ettifaq in 5 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Al-Ettifaq scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Al Nassr FC scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Al Nassr FC managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al Nassr FC have scored in 6 consecutive meetings with Al-Ettifaq when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Al-Ettifaq saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al Nassr FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches.
Betting prediction: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Nassr FC
To sum up, the upcoming match between Al-Ettifaq and Al Nassr FC seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Saudi Pro League game.
