Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Nassr FC and Damac FC who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Damac FC come to Al-Awwal Park for the Saudi Pro League match this coming Thursday, Al Nassr FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Al Nassr FC have taken the lead in the Saudi Pro League after collecting 83 points from their initial 33 encounters. Damac FC trail by 54 points after 33 rounds, leaving them as number 15 in the table on 29 points.
Form: Al Nassr FC vs Damac FC
Al Nassr FC Form
Al Nassr FC have seen it all in their last three matches. Against Al Qadsiah, they came out empty-handed in a 3-1 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 2-4 win against Al Shabab. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal. Al Nassr FC have been in potent form at Al-Awwal Park, winning no less than five of the past six Saudi Pro League matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 14 goals while letting in three.
Damac FC Form
Damac FC suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches as they were run over by Al Khaleej in a 0-2 defeat. Al Ittihad also proved too hard to handle as they won 2-1, before Damac FC were able to strike back in a 3-0 win against Al-Fayha. Damac FC claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by ten goals to five.
Betting stats and facts for Al Nassr FC and Damac FC
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Nassr FC and Damac FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 6 of the last 8 Al Nassr FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Al Nassr FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Nassr FC home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Nassr FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 18 of the last 20 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 18 of the last 20 Damac FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Damac FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Damac FC away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Damac FC have lost 6 of the last 8 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
In-form players: Al Nassr FC vs Damac FC
Valentin Vada shows decent form right now for Damac FC, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Al Nassr FC, who are strong favourites this coming Thursday. Siding with Joao Felix also look a nice prospect as he scored five goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.
Betting markets: Al Nassr FC vs Damac FC
Full-time result
Al Nassr FC claimed all three points eight times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Damac FC won one of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing seven in this series of matches. Al Nassr FC have gone through an impressive 9 games without losing even once as the home side. Al Nassr FC have beaten Damac FC in 9 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Al Nassr FC scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Damac FC only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games. Al Nassr FC managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Al Nassr FC have scored in 13 consecutive league meetings with Damac FC.
Total goals
Al Nassr FC saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Damac FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches. Al Nassr FC are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 86 matches.
