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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 4 match between Al Ittihad and Al Nassr FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al Ittihad hope to live up to their early billing as the Saudi Pro League title favourites on Friday when they welcome Al Nassr FC over to the King Abdullah Sports City for a round 4 match.

Both Al Ittihad and Al Nassr FC have amassed an equal number of points during this season. While Al Ittihad occupy number two, the visitors are currently number one in the Saudi Pro League table.

Form: Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr FC

Al Ittihad Form

In the previous three matches, Al Ittihad lost 2-1 against Al Nassr FC, beat Al Akhdoud by 2-5 and won 4-2 against Al Fateh FC. Al Ittihad have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent Saudi Pro League matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum 18 points, scoring 15 while conceding five goals. Naturally, this is the best points total in the Saudi Pro League across the last six games.

Al Nassr FC Form

Al Nassr FC are in awesome shape going into this next encounter, as they won their last three matches on the bounce. Al-Taawoun got left behind in a 0-5 win, before Al Kholood got hammered in a 2-0 victory. Al Riyadh was the most recent victim in a 5-1 win for Al Nassr FC. 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 23 times, while also conceding eight goals.

Betting stats for Al Ittihad and Al Nassr FC

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

Players in form: Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr FC

Steven Bergwijn look like value in the goal scoring market with six strikes to his name in six Saudi Pro League matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Cristiano Ronaldo adds to his five Saudi Pro League goals come this coming Friday.

Popular markets: Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr FC

Full-time result

Al Ittihad won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. Al Nassr FC won seven from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew one and lost two in this run. Al Ittihad are in great form with 9 wins on the bounce. Amazingly, Al Ittihad are on a streak of 19 home matches without defeat.

Both teams to score

Al Ittihad scored first in six of their last ten home games. Astonishingly, Al Nassr FC scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Al Ittihad managed to open the scoreline in no less than six of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Al Nassr FC performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in nine of their last 10 games. Al Ittihad have scored in 8 consecutive home meetings with Al Nassr FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Al Ittihad’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Al Nassr FC played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 3.1 goals themselves during this run. Al Ittihad scored at least once in their previous 9 matches. Al Nassr FC scored at least one goal in their last 56 matches.