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

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

When Al Nassr FC come to Al-Shabab Club Stadium for the Saudi Pro League match this coming Friday, Al Shabab will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Al Shabab are number 4 in the table on 12 points after six matches. Al Nassr FC rank as number 3 with 14 points after six matches played.

Form: Al Shabab vs Al Nassr FC

Al Shabab Form

In their last three matches, Al Shabab beat Al-Taawoun by 1-0 and Al-Raed by 2-1, before losing against Damac FC by 1-0. Al Shabab won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League, where they also lost twice but drew none. They scored nine goals and conceded six times.

Al Nassr FC Form

Al Nassr FC look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 1-1 with Al Ahli, before downing first Al-Ettifaq by 0-3, then Al-Wehda in a 2-0 win. Al Nassr FC have been outstanding on their travels lately, winning five of their previous six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. They remained undefeated as they also drew once, while scoring 14 and conceding five goals.

Betting stats for Al Shabab and Al Nassr FC

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

In-form players: Al Shabab vs Al Nassr FC

Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Yannick Carrasco will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al Nassr FC hope Cristiano Ronaldo can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of five Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.

Betting markets: Al Shabab vs Al Nassr FC

Full-time result

Al Shabab claimed six wins in their previous 10 matches at Al-Shabab Club Stadium across all tournaments. They lost four as well, while visitors Al Nassr FC won six of their last 10 away matches. They drew three and lost one. Al Nassr FC are on a serious roll of now 17 matches without defeat. Al Nassr FC struck a rich vein of form some weeks back, as they are now without defeat in nothing less than 11 away matches in a row. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al Shabab in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Shabab scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Astonishingly, Al Nassr FC scored the opening goal of the match in eight of their last ten games. Al Nassr FC have won-to-nil in 3 consecutive games. Of the previous 10 outings, Al Shabab scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in nine of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Al Shabab’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al Nassr FC’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches. Al Nassr FC scored at least one goal in their last 25 matches.

Betting prediction: Al Shabab vs Al Nassr FC

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Shabab and Al Nassr FC seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Saudi Pro League match.

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