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

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

All eyes will be on Al Nassr FC as the reigning Saudi Pro League champions kick-start their title defence against Al Fateh FC at the Al-Awwal Park this coming Saturday.

Team form: Al Nassr FC vs Al Fateh FC

Al Nassr FC Form

In their last three matches, Al Nassr FC won 2-4 against Al Shabab, before recording a draw in a 1-1 match against Al Hilal. They were back on top last time out, defeating Damac FC 4-1. Al Nassr FC have been in potent form at Al-Awwal Park, winning no less than five of the past six Saudi Pro League matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 14 goals while letting in four.

Al Fateh FC Form

Al Fateh FC have been all over in their last three matches across all tournaments. Against Al Riyadh, they came out empty-handed in a 1-0 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 2-0 win against Al Najma. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 0-0 draw against Al Kholood. Al Fateh FC are winless in their last six away games in the Saudi Pro League, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded nine goals while scoring four themselves.

Betting facts for Al Nassr FC and Al Fateh FC

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Nassr FC and Al Fateh FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Al Nassr FC vs Al Fateh FC

Cristiano Ronaldo is showing good form for Al Nassr FC, scoring four goals in their last six matches. Mourad Batna scored once in his previous half dozen outings.

Popular betting markets: Al Nassr FC vs Al Fateh FC

Full-time result

Al Nassr FC won eight of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing one as well. Al Fateh FC won zero from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost six in this run. Al Nassr FC are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 10 matches without defeat. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al Fateh FC in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Nassr FC scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Curiously, Al Fateh FC only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Al Nassr FC games Al Fateh FC managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Nassr FC were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings. Al Nassr FC have scored in 13 consecutive home meetings with Al Fateh FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Nassr FC, who scored an average of 2.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Al Fateh FC, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Al Nassr FC are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 87 matches.