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

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

When Al Nassr FC come to Al Hazem Club Stadium for the Saudi Pro League match this coming Friday, Al Hazem will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Two places behind the league-leaders, Al Nassr FC claimed 28 points from 11 rounds, while Al Hazem amassed ten points. They now rank as number 14 in the Saudi Pro League standings.

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Team form: Al Hazem vs Al Nassr FC

Al Hazem Form

In their last three matches, Al Hazem lost 1-0 against Al Hilal, drew 2-2 with Al-Fayha, before losing to Al Khaleej by 4-2. 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 seven and conceded eight goals.

Al Nassr FC Form

Al Nassr FC look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Neom SC, who were defeated by 1-0. Then, Al-Faisaly got outclassed in a 1-3 win, before beating Al Kholood by 5-3. Al Nassr FC claimed 13 points in their last six Saudi Pro League matches, winning four, drawing once as well as losing once. They conceded eight and scored 16 goals themselves.

Betting facts for Al Hazem and Al Nassr FC

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al Hazem and Al Nassr FC played across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 11 Al Hazem home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Al Hazem home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Al Hazem home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Al Hazem home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al Hazem matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Al Nassr FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Al Nassr FC away 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 9 of the last 11 Al Nassr FC away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Al Nassr FC away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5

Players in form: Al Hazem vs Al Nassr FC

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Sofiane Bendebka, who is performing well for Al Hazem. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Saudi Pro League outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Al Nassr FC.The visitors will be looking to Cristiano Ronaldo to find the net once again, after managing six Saudi Pro League goals for Al Nassr FC in recent matches.

Popular betting markets: Al Hazem vs Al Nassr FC

Full-time result

Al Hazem claimed all three points four times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in three of the games in this run. Al Nassr FC won six of their last 10 games away, while drawing one and losing three in this series of matches. Al Nassr FC won their last 4 matches. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al Hazem in 7 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Hazem scored first in six of their last ten home games. Al Nassr FC scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Al Nassr FC played. Al Nassr FC managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al Nassr FC have scored in 7 consecutive meetings with Al Hazem when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Hazem, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Al Nassr FC, who managed to hit the net 2.5 times on average in these games. Al Hazem conceded a goal in their last 6 matches. Al Nassr FC are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 98 matches.