Saudi Pro League: Al Nassr vs Al-Taawoun – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 2 match between Al Nassr and Al-Taawoun and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Round 2 of the new Saudi Pro League campaign will see last season’s top six finishers Al-Taawoun pay Al Nassr FC a visit at Al-Awwal Park this coming Friday.

Al-Taawoun are travelling to Al-Awwal Park hoping to stay undefeated in these opening rounds of the new Saudi Pro League season which they opened with a draw.

Team form: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Taawoun

Al Nassr FC Form

Consistency has not been a trademark for Al Nassr FC recently, and their last three matches first saw them sharing the points in a 1-1 draw with Al-Ettifaq. This was followed by a 3-0 win against Al Fateh FC, before they lost 2-1 against Al-Ettifaq. 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 16 goals while letting in five.

Al-Taawoun Form

In their three most recent outings, Al-Taawoun won 0-3 and 3-1 against Al Shabab and Al Batin, before drawing 1-1 against Al Fateh FC. Al-Taawoun claimed two wins against three draws and one defeat in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches reads five goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats and facts for Al Nassr FC and Al-Taawoun

Here are some facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Nassr FC and Al-Taawoun. The facts are based on the stats from games played out across all tournaments.

Interesting players: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Taawoun

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Cristiano Ronaldo brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Al Nassr FC will start him against Al-Taawoun, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Leandre Tawamba Kana, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

Popular markets: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Taawoun

Full-time result

Al Nassr FC sailed through their 10 most recent outings at home with eight wins, while they drew two. Al-Taawoun won four of their previous 10 outings away from home across all tournaments, whilst they drew three and lost three. Al Nassr FC are on a fantastic streak of no less than 19 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Al-Taawoun were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 11 matches. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al-Taawoun in 13 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Nassr FC scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Al-Taawoun got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Nassr FC managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Al Nassr FC have scored in 13 consecutive home meetings with Al-Taawoun.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Al Nassr FC’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 1.7 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten outings for Al-Taawoun, who managed to score 1.8 times in those matches. Al-Taawoun scored at least once in their previous 11 matches on the bounce.

Betting tip: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Taawoun

In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Al Nassr FC and Al-Taawoun. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.

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