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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 24 match between Al Nassr FC and Al Shabab and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Al Nassr FC are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 24 of the Saudi Pro League on Friday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Al Shabab, whom they welcome on home soil at Al-Awwal Park.

Al Nassr FC approach round 24 as number 4 in the Saudi Pro League table with 47 points on their account so far. With 23 rounds behind them, Al Shabab have amassed 39 points, placing them as number 6 in the standings.

Team form: Al Nassr FC vs Al Shabab

Al Nassr FC Form

Al Nassr FC are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Al-Ettifaq by a 2-3 score, before winning 0-2 against Al-Wehda. They lost again in their most recent match, this time 2-1 against Al-Orobah FC. Al Nassr FC managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League. They drew none though, while losing twice in this series. They scored 14 goals and conceded seven times.

Al Shabab Form

Al Shabab look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 2-2 with Al-Taawoun, before downing first Al-Raed by 1-2, then Damac FC in a 2-0 win. Al Shabab managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Saudi Pro League. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring 12 time and letting in nine.

Betting stats for Al Nassr FC and Al Shabab

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

Players in form: Al Nassr FC vs Al Shabab

It is difficult to look past Abderrazak Hamdallah, 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 Shabab, with a total for the season saying 13 goals scored in this Saudi Pro League campaign. With four goals lately for Al Nassr FC in the Saudi Pro League, Jhon Duran is also a player to look out for.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Al-Awwal Park across all tournaments Al Nassr FC won six times, drew one and lost three times. Al Shabab claimed four wins, two draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Al Nassr FC have beaten Al Shabab in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Al Nassr FC scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Al Shabab scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 6 consecutive away games Al Shabab played. Al Nassr FC probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Friday, as Al Shabab managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Al Nassr FC have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Al Shabab.

Total goals

Al Nassr FC saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in nine of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Al Shabab. They performed an average of 2.1 goals in these. Al Nassr FC are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 42 matches. Al Shabab scored at least one goal in their last 17 matches.