Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 7 match between Al Nassr FC and Al-Fayha and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Al-Fayha go up against Al Nassr FC on Saturday for a Saudi Pro League meeting at Al-Awwal Park.
Al Nassr FC have taken the lead in the Saudi Pro League after collecting 18 points from their initial six encounters. Al-Fayha trail by ten points after six rounds, leaving them as number 10 in the table on eight points.
Team form: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Fayha
Al Nassr FC Form
Al Nassr FC swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 0-2 against Al Ittihad. They went on to defeat Al Fateh FC 5-1 and made it three on the spin against Al Hazem in a 0-2 victory. Al Nassr FC won four of their previous six Saudi Pro League games at the Al-Awwal Park. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded six and scored 17 goals.
Al-Fayha Form
Al-Fayha are winless in their last three matches, but managed a 0-0 draw with Al Shabab and a 1-1 draw with Al Ittihad. In their most recent match, they were defeated 1-2 at the hands of Al-Taawoun. Al-Fayha claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches reads 12 goals conceded and six scored.
Betting stats and facts for Al Nassr FC and Al-Fayha
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 Al-Fayha played across all tournaments.
- Al Nassr FC have won 12 of the last 13 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Al Nassr FC have won 8 of the last 9 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Al Nassr FC have won the last 3 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 4.5
- Al Nassr FC have won the last 3 home matches in a row while scoring more than 3.5 goals
- Al Nassr FC have won the last 6 matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 25 of the last 27 Al-Fayha matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 25 of the last 27 Al-Fayha matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Al-Fayha away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Al-Fayha away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Al-Fayha away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Fayha
Alfa Semedo shows decent form right now for Al-Fayha, 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 this coming Saturday. Siding with Joao Felix also look a nice prospect as he scored nine goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.
Popular betting markets: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Fayha
Full-time result
Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Al-Awwal Park, Al Nassr FC won eight and drew two. Al-Fayha won four of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew two and lost four. Al Nassr FC won their last 6 matches on the bounce. Al Nassr FC did not lose any of their last 5 matches on home soil. Al Nassr FC have beaten Al-Fayha in 7 consecutive home league meetings
Both teams to score
Al Nassr FC scored the first goal of the match an impressive nine times in the last ten home games. Al-Fayha scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Al Nassr FC were able to win six of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal. Al Nassr FC have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Al-Fayha.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six 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 came up in five of Al-Fayha’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches. Al Nassr FC are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 59 matches.
