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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 21 match between Al Nassr FC and Al-Ettifaq and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Al-Ettifaq come to Al-Awwal Park for the Saudi Pro League match on Friday, Al Nassr FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Al Nassr FC are currently looking at 44 points on their account, having played 20 matches, leaving them two places off the current Saudi Pro League leaders. Meanwhile, Al-Ettifaq find themselves as number 10 in the Saudi Pro League with 25 points following 20 rounds.

Form: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq

Al Nassr FC Form

Al Nassr FC swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 1-2 against Al-Raed. They went on to defeat Al-Fayha 3-0 and made it three on the spin against Al Ahli in a 2-3 victory. 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 five and scored 13 goals.

Al-Ettifaq Form

In the last three matches, Al-Ettifaq beat Al Shabab 3-1, won 0-2 against Al Akhdoud, and lost 1-2 against Al Fateh FC. Al-Ettifaq managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Saudi Pro League away matches, in which they scored ten while also conceding six times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.

Betting facts for Al Nassr FC and Al-Ettifaq

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

In-form players: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Cristiano Ronaldo brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, Al Nassr FC will start him against Al-Ettifaq, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Georginio Wijnaldum, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

Popular betting markets: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Ettifaq

Full-time result

Al Nassr FC claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in two of the games in this run. Al-Ettifaq won five of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing one in this series of matches. Al Nassr FC won their last 5 matches. Al-Ettifaq scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches. Al-Ettifaq didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent away games.

Both teams to score

Al Nassr FC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Al-Ettifaq got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Al-Ettifaq managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al Nassr FC have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Al-Ettifaq.

Total goals

Al Nassr FC saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Al-Ettifaq. They performed an average of 1.6 goals in these. Al Nassr FC are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 39 matches. Al-Ettifaq scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.