Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 6 match between Al Hazem and Al Nassr FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Al Hazem enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Nassr FC swing by on Saturday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
A look at the Saudi Pro League standings shows that ten points and 11 places currently separate the two teams.
Form: Al Hazem vs Al Nassr FC
Al Hazem Form
Their last three matches saw Al Hazem drawing 0-0 with Al Fateh FC, losing 0-2 against Al Ahli before beating Al Akhdoud by 1-2. Al Hazem claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Saudi Pro League, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored five and conceded seven goals.
Al Nassr FC Form
In their last three matches, Al Nassr FC first beat Al Riyadh 5-1, then Al Ittihad by 0-2 and finally Al Fateh FC by 5-1. Al Nassr FC performed a very admirable four wins in six Saudi Pro League away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored 22 times, while also conceding seven goals.
Betting stats and facts for Al Hazem and Al Nassr FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Hazem and Al Nassr FC. 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 Hazem matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Al Hazem matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Al Hazem home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Al Hazem home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Al Hazem matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Al Nassr FC have won 9 of the last 10 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Al Nassr FC have won 10 of the last 12 away matches in the Saudi Pro League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 10 of the last 12 Al Nassr FC away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Al Nassr FC have won 6 of the last 7 away matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 4 of the last 5 Al Nassr FC away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 4.5
In-form players: Al Hazem vs Al Nassr FC
Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Fabio Martins will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al Nassr FC hope Joao Felix can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of eight Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.
Popular markets: Al Hazem vs Al Nassr FC
Full-time result
Al Hazem claimed a modest one wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in five of the games, whilst losing four. Al Nassr FC won eight of their last 10 games away, drew zero and lost two of the games in this run. Al Nassr FC won their last 5 matches. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al Hazem in 6 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Al Hazem scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Astonishingly, Al Nassr FC scored the opening goal of the match in eight of their last ten games. Al Nassr FC should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Saturday, as Al Hazem only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al Nassr FC claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 games. Al Nassr FC have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Al Hazem.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Hazem, who scored an average of 0.8 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Al Nassr FC, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 3.2 times goals per game. Al Nassr FC are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 58 matches.