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Saudi Pro League: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Wehda – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 5 match between Al Nassr FC and Al-Wehda and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Al-Wehda come to Al-Awwal Park for the Saudi Pro League match on Friday, Al Nassr FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Looking at the current standings in the Saudi Pro League, the two teams are separated by four points.

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Form: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Wehda

Al Nassr FC Form

In their last three matches, Al Nassr FC won 1-4 against Al-Fayha, before recording a draw in a 1-1 match against Al Ahli. They were back on top last time out, defeating Al-Ettifaq 0-3. Al Nassr FC won three of their previous six matches at Al-Awwal Park in the Saudi Pro League. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring 16 goals to six against.

Al-Wehda Form

In their past three games, Al-Wehda lost 1-2 against Al Hilal, drew 3-3 with Al Riyadh, and lost 7-1 against Al Ittihad. Al-Wehda won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches says 16 goals conceded and six scored.

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

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

  • In the last 3 Al Nassr FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al Nassr FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al Nassr FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al Nassr FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Al-Wehda away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Al-Wehda away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Wehda matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Wehda matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Al-Wehda matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

Players in form: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Wehda

Odion Ighalo shows decent form right now for Al-Wehda, 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 Friday. Siding with Cristiano Ronaldo also look a nice prospect as he scored five goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.

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Full-time result

Al Nassr FC claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing two. Al-Wehda won two of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost six of the games in this run. Amazingly, Al Nassr FC are on a streak of 15 matches without defeat. Al Nassr FC did not lose any of their last 7 matches on home soil. Somehow Al-Wehda failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 10 matches. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al-Wehda in 7 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Nassr FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Al-Wehda scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Al Nassr FC played. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Al Nassr FC managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Al-Wehda kept their opponent from scoring in zero of their last 10 matches. Al Nassr FC have scored in 7 consecutive league meetings with Al-Wehda.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al Nassr FC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Al-Wehda, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of one time goals per game themselves. Al Nassr FC are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 23 matches. Al-Wehda conceded a goal in their last 10 matches.

Betting prediction: Al Nassr FC vs Al-Wehda

To summarize, the upcoming Saudi Pro League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Al Nassr FC vs Al-Wehda mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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