Saudi Professional League: Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Professional League round 29 match between Al Khaleej and Al Nassr FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Al Nassr FC come to Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium for the Saudi Professional League match this coming Saturday, Al Khaleej will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

While Al Nassr FC are chasing the lead in the Saudi Professional League after collecting 68 points in 28 rounds, Al Khaleej trail by 35 points after 28 rounds, leaving them as number 9 in the table.

Team form: Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr FC

Al Khaleej Form

Al Khaleej added four points to the standings in their previous three matches, where they first beat Al-Raed 0-1. They were then defeated 1-4 against Al Hilal, before drawing 1-1 against Al-Taawoun. Al Khaleej only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Saudi Professional League matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded nine goals.

Al Nassr FC Form

Al Nassr FC look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Abha, who were defeated by 0-8. Then, Damac FC got outclassed in a 0-1 win, before beating Al-Fayha by 3-1. Al Nassr FC swept aside all competition with six win in their last six Saudi Professional League away matches. They 22 times along the way and allowed five goals against.

Betting facts for Al Khaleej and Al Nassr FC

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 Khaleej and Al Nassr FC played across all tournaments.

Players in form: Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr FC

It’s been a great season for Cristiano Ronaldo so far with 29 goals to his name across all tournaments this season. He also hit the target seven times in his last six games, and no doubt Al Nassr FC want him to continue this productive spell against Al Khaleejon Saturday.

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Full-time result

Al Khaleej claimed three wins, drew four and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Nassr FC won seven, drew one and lost two of their last 10 games away. Al Nassr FC won their last 5 matches on the bounce. Al Nassr FC have not lost to Al Khaleej in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Khaleej scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Al Nassr FC got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Nassr FC have won to nil in their last 3 away games. Of the previous 10 outings, Al Khaleej scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in six of their last 10 games. Al Nassr FC have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Al Khaleej when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Al Khaleej’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Al Nassr FC, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of three times goals per game themselves. Al Nassr FC scored at least one goal in their last 13 matches.

Recommended tip: Al Khaleej vs Al Nassr FC

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

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