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

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

Al Nassr FC go up against Al-Ettifaq this coming Tuesday for a Saudi Pro League meeting at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

A look at the Saudi Pro League standings shows that zero points and three places currently separate the two teams.

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Form: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Nassr FC

Al-Ettifaq Form

Al-Ettifaq should be high on confidence, as their last three matches saw them gain two victories and a draw. They started off drawing 1-1 with Neom SC, before beating first Al Riyadh by 4-2, then Al Fateh FC in a 0-1 win. Al-Ettifaq managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored 11 and conceded 11 goals.

Al Nassr FC Form

Al Nassr FC look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Damac FC, who were defeated by 4-1. Then, Al Fateh FC got outclassed in a 3-0 win, before beating Al Riyadh by 0-4. Al Nassr FC recorded no less than five in their previous six Saudi Pro League away matches, as well losing once and drawing none. They hit the target 19 themselves while allowing six goals against.

Betting facts for Al-Ettifaq and Al Nassr FC

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

  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Ettifaq home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Ettifaq home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Ettifaq home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Ettifaq home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Al Nassr FC have won 8 of the last 9 away matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • Al Nassr FC have won 9 of the last 11 away matches in the Saudi Pro League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • Al Nassr FC have won 6 of the last 8 away matches while scoring more than 2.5 goals
  • In 7 of the last 8 Al Nassr FC away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Al Nassr FC have won the last 3 matches in a row while scoring more than 2.5 goals

Players in form: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Nassr FC

Moussa Dembele has six strikes in six Saudi Pro League matches for Al-Ettifaq, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Al Nassr FC. The visitors are looking to Joao Felix, who has provided his team with six Saudi Pro League goals.

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Full-time result

Al-Ettifaq won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing two as well. Al Nassr FC won nine from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew zero and lost one in this run. Al Nassr FC didn’t lose any of their previous 5 outings.

Both teams to score

Al-Ettifaq scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Al Nassr FC scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Al Nassr FC managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al Nassr FC have scored in 9 consecutive meetings with Al-Ettifaq when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al-Ettifaq, who scored an average of two goals along the way. In the last ten games for Al Nassr FC, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 2.8 times goals per game themselves. Al Nassr FC are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 89 matches.