Miguel Solomons
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Al-Riyadh
Al Nassr
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In the tenth round of the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr will play an away game against Al-Riyadh. The match is set to start at 18:00 Central European Time. Here's my take on betting for goals scored by one of the teams.
Al-Riyadh vs Al Nassr: Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Al-Riyadh has gone three league games without a win.
- In Al Nassr's last three games, both teams have scored.
- Al Nassr has scored more than one goal in each of its last eight away matches.
- Al Nassr remains unbeaten in eight consecutive away games.
- Al Nassr scores in both halves in 53% of their matches.
- Al-Riyadh concedes in both halves in 27% of their matches, while Al Nassr does so only in 7%.
- The last time Al-Riyadh and Al Nassr faced each other was in May this year, with the game ending in a 2-2 draw.
Al-Riyadh vs Al Nassr: Match Preview
Al-Riyadh has struggled in recent games, going winless in their last three outings with two losses and a draw in the previous round. Their form has been quite inconsistent this season. In the last nine matches, the team has claimed four wins, drawn twice, and lost three times, currently sitting in sixth place on the league table.
With 14 points over nine rounds, they trail third place (which secures a spot in the AFC Champions League) by five points, making it challenging to break into the top three.
Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, currently holds third place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 19 points from nine games, six points behind the league leaders. Al Nassr hasn't won in their last two league games, suffering a loss to Al-Taawoun followed by a draw against Al-Hilal.
However, this week, Ronaldo and his teammates crushed the reigning AFC Champions League winners Al-Ain 5-1. Earlier in the season, Al Nassr appointed a new head coach, with former Milan manager Stefano Pioli replacing Luís Castro. Pioli has started strong, going unbeaten in his first eight matches.
Probable Lineups
- Al-Riyadh: Borjan; Selemani, Tambakti, Barbet, Haibari; Al-Subyani, Toze, Kal, Mensah; Bayesh, Al-Akel
- Al Nassr: Bento; Al-Ghanam, Simakan, Laporte, Boushal; Brozovic, Al-Haibari; Talisca, Otavio, Mane; Ronaldo
Prediction
Al Nassr stands as the clear favorite in this matchup. Coming off two winless league games, they'll be highly motivated to secure a victory. Moreover, following their 5-1 rout of Al-Ain, team morale should be high. My bet is on Al Nassr's individual total over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.9.
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