Saudi Pro League: Al-Raed vs Al Nassr FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 18 match between Al-Raed and Al Nassr FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Al-Raed welcome Al Nassr FC on Thursday in the Saudi Pro League, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 18 match.

Placed 15th in the table Al-Raed have amassed 14 points after 17 matches. On 35 points, Al Nassr FC rank fourth with 17 matches played this season.

Form: Al-Raed vs Al Nassr FC

Al-Raed Form

Al-Raed have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 4-1 by Al Ittihad, before Al Akhdoud ran out 0-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al Kholood, who came out 2-1 winners. Al-Raed managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored seven and conceded nine goals.

Al Nassr FC Form

In their last three matches, Al Nassr FC drew 1-1 with Al-Taawoun, beat Al Khaleej by 1-3 and beat Al Fateh FC by 3-1. Al Nassr FC won three of a possible six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, as well as playing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 11 while also conceding eight times.

Betting stats for Al-Raed and Al Nassr FC

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al-Raed and Al Nassr FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Al-Raed vs Al Nassr FC

Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Amir Sayoud will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al Nassr FC hope Cristiano Ronaldo can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of seven Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.

Popular betting markets: Al-Raed vs Al Nassr FC

Full-time result

Al-Raed won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at King Abdullah Stadium, Buraidah. They drew three and lost five as well, while Al Nassr FC won six of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost one. Al-Raed lost their previous 6 matches. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al-Raed in 16 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Al-Raed only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Al Nassr FC scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Al Nassr FC games. Al Nassr FC will feel optimistic about scoring on Thursday with Al-Raed managing a measly zero clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to two clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Al Nassr FC have scored in 8 consecutive meetings with Al-Raed when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Al-Raed’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Al Nassr FC, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.9 times goals per game themselves. Somehow Al-Raed failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 11 matches. Al Nassr FC are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 36 matches.