Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Khaleej 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 Khaleej on Tuesday for a Saudi Pro League meeting at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.
Placed seventh in the table Al Khaleej have amassed 23 points after 15 matches. On 29 points, Al Nassr FC rank fourth with 15 matches played this season.
Team form: Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr FC
Al Khaleej Form
Al Khaleej recorded a win, a draw and a defeat in their last three matches. They lost 1-2 against Al-Ettifaq, before drawing 2-2 with Al Riyadh. They won their most recent game 3-0 against Al-Orobah FC. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Al Khaleej but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six Saudi Pro League matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring 12 goals while conceding seven.
Al Nassr FC Form
Al Nassr FC claimed four points from a possible nine in their last three matches across all tournaments, which opened with a defeat 2-1 against Al Ittihad. A 3-1 win followed against Al Akhdoud, before drawing 1-1 with Al-Taawoun. Al Nassr FC managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Saudi Pro League away matches, in which they scored 11 while also conceding seven times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.
Betting stats for Al Khaleej and Al Nassr FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Khaleej 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 8 of the last 9 Al Khaleej matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Al Khaleej matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Al Khaleej home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Al Khaleej home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Al Khaleej home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Al Nassr FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 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 under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Al Nassr FC away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al Nassr FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr FC
It is difficult to look past Cristiano Ronaldo, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target five times in recent Saudi Pro League matches for Al Nassr FC, with a total for the season saying 11 goals scored in this Saudi Pro League campaign. With five goals lately for Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League, Abdullah Al Salem is also a player to look out for.
Popular betting markets: Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr FC
Full-time result
Al Khaleej won four of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing four as well. Al Nassr FC won six from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew three and lost one in this run. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al Khaleej in 5 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Al Khaleej 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 away from home. Al Khaleej 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 six of their last 10 games. Al Nassr FC have scored in 5 consecutive meetings with Al Khaleej when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Al Khaleej saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Al Nassr FC, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.9 times goals per game. Al Nassr FC are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 34 matches.