Saudi Pro League: Al Nassr FC vs Al Shabab – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Nassr FC and Al Shabab who meet up this coming Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

A round 4 match awaits at Al-Awwal Park between Al Nassr FC and Al Shabab on Tuesday. Still reeling from coming so close to Saudi Pro League glory last season, the hosts hope to continue their bid to go one better this term with a win in front of their home supporters.

With the gap between Al Nassr FC and Al Shabab being only one point, the former currently occupy number ten on the table. The latter trail them at number 14.

Team form: Al Nassr FC vs Al Shabab

Al Nassr FC Form

In their last three games, Al Nassr FC lost 2-1 against Al-Ettifaq, got defeated 0-2 by Al-Taawoun before winning 0-5 against Al Fateh FC. Al Nassr FC claimed four wins in their last six Saudi Pro League matches at the Al-Awwal Park. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded six and scored 13 goals.

Al Shabab Form

Al Shabab have been a tad mediocre in their last three matches where a win has failed to come their way. Against Al Akhdoud, they gained a point in a 1-1 draw, before coming up short against Al-Wehda, who ran out 3-1 winners. Lately, they managed to steal a point in a 1-1 with Damac FC. In their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, Al Shabab won twice, while also recording zero draws. They endured four defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 12 goals conceded and 11 scored.

Betting facts for Al Nassr FC and Al Shabab

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al Nassr FC and Al Shabab played across all tournaments.

Players under-the-radar: Al Nassr FC vs Al Shabab

It is the beginning of a new Saudi Pro League campaign, and both Al Nassr FC and Al Shabab 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.

Betting markets: Al Nassr FC vs Al Shabab

Full-time result

Al Nassr FC claimed seven wins, drew two and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Shabab won four, drew one and lost five of their last 10 games away. Al Shabab conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Al Nassr FC scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Al Shabab got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Al Shabab games. Al Shabab managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Nassr FC were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Al Shabab have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Al Nassr FC when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Al Nassr FC scored an average of two goals in their last ten matches in which over 2.5 goals happened seven times. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al Shabab, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Al Shabab conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.

Recommended tip: Al Nassr FC vs Al Shabab

To summarize, the upcoming Saudi Pro League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Al Nassr FC vs Al Shabab mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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