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

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

Al Nassr FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Kholood swing by on Friday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Al Nassr FC approach the next Saudi Pro League round as number 4 in the table, having claimed 48 points this season so far. With 24 games behind them, Al Kholood amassed 31 points, placing them as number 10 before their next fixture.

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Team form: Al Nassr FC vs Al Kholood

Al Nassr FC Form

In has been a bit of everything for Al Nassr FC in their previous three matches, where they first beat Al-Wehda by 0-2. This was followed by a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Al-Orobah FC, before an encounter with Al Shabab produced a 2-2 draw. 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 seven and scored 15 goals.

Al Kholood Form

Al Kholood look back on their last three matches with two victories to show for their efforts. Against Al Hilal, they were left empty-handed in a 5-1 defeat, but they bounced back by beating Al Khaleej in a 2-1 win. They followed that up with a 2-1 win against Al Fateh FC in their most recent outing. Al Kholood claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches reads 15 goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats and facts for Al Nassr FC and Al Kholood

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Nassr FC and Al Kholood. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 11 of the last 13 Al Nassr FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 10 of the last 12 Al Nassr FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 5 Al Nassr FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Al Nassr FC home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al Nassr FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Al Kholood matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Al Kholood matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Al Kholood away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Al Kholood away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Al Kholood have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals

In-form players: Al Nassr FC vs Al Kholood

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

Betting markets: Al Nassr FC vs Al Kholood

Full-time result

Al Nassr FC won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing three as well. Al Kholood won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost six in this run.

Both teams to score

Al Nassr FC scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Al Kholood got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Kholood managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Nassr FC, who scored an average of two goals along the way. In the last ten games for Al Kholood, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.5 times goals per game themselves. Al Nassr FC scored at least one goal in their last 43 matches.

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