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

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The Saudi Pro League clash at Al-Awwal Park this coming Friday sees home team Al Nassr FC battling it out for the win against Abha.

Placed four in the table Al Nassr FC have amassed 18 points after eight matches. On six points, Abha rank 16 with eight matches played this season.

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Form: Al Nassr FC vs Abha

Al Nassr FC Form

In their last three outings, Al Nassr FC won 1-3 against Al-Raed, beat Al Ahli by 4-3 and hammered Al Taee 1-2. Al Nassr FC claimed four wins in their last six Saudi Pro League matches at the Al-Awwal Park. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded eight and scored 15 goals.

Abha Form

Abha endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-3 by Al-Ettifaq, before Al-Wehda ran out 4-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al Riyadh, who came out 0-1 winners. Abha didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Saudi Pro League matches, but managed zero draws, while suffering six defeats. They conceded 14 and scored one goals themselves.

Betting stats for Al Nassr FC and Abha

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 Nassr FC and Abha played across all tournaments.

  • Al Nassr FC have not lost 29 of the last 31 home matches
  • Al Nassr FC have scored in 23 of the last 25 home matches
  • Al Nassr FC have won 6 of the last 7 matches while scoring more than 2.5 goals
  • Al Nassr FC have won the last 7 matches in a row while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • Al Nassr FC have won the last 3 home matches in a row while scoring more than 3.5 goals
  • Abha have lost the last 13 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Abha have lost the last 13 away matches in a row
  • Abha have lost 8 of the last 10 away matches without scoring a goal
  • Abha have not won the last 13 away matches in a row
  • Abha have conceded in 25 of the last 26 away matches

Players in form: Al Nassr FC vs Abha

Karl Toko Ekambi shows decent form right now for Abha, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Al Nassr FC, who are strong favourites on Friday. Siding with Cristiano Ronaldo also look a nice prospect as he scored ten goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.

Full-time result

Al Nassr FC did great recently at Al-Awwal Park, winning seven of their last 10 home games across all tournaments. They also drew two while losing one. Abha won zero of their last 10 away games, while drawing zero and losing ten in this streak. Al Nassr FC have 6 wins in a row. Abha have 4 defeats in a row. Al Nassr FC have beaten Abha in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Nassr FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Abha only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Al Nassr FC games Al Nassr FC have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than eight times in their previous 10 outings. Abha scored the first goal of the game in three of their last 10 games. Al Nassr FC have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Abha.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Al Nassr FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 3.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Abha, who scored 0.6 times on average in these matches. Al Nassr FC’s last 6 matches had more than three goals. Abha conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

To sum up, the upcoming match between Al Nassr FC and Abha seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Saudi Pro League game.

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