A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The home fans are optimistic that the difference between 1st and 13th place in the table will show on the pitch.
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Al Ittihad have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Al Nassr form and stats
10-0-2 is the performance here at King Fahd International Stadium so far, giving Al Nassr a total of 30 from their 12 games here. Outstanding results! Al Nassr, who have the fewest conceded goals (11) at home in Pro League, are steadily winning games and points here at King Fahd International Stadium. 10 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats is the summary from 12 games. With a nice streak brewing from their home games, Al Nassr are also looking for their fifth consecutive victory regardless of location. Al Nassr has recorded two wins in a row here at King Fahd International Stadium, increasing their hopes of victory in this match.Happy days for Al Nassr in their previous game, a Pro League match away at Al Raed that ended with a 5-0 victory. Ahead of that match, Al Nassr won a home game hosting Al Jeel (4-0).
Al Nassr can score goals in their home matches. After 12 matches they have found the net 28 times. From these home matches, Al Nassr have conceded only 11 goals.
Al Ittihad form and stats
The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 4 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats.Al Ittihad are travelling after their nice 4-1 home win in the Pro League against Al Batin. That result followed a home victory 4-3 versus Al Batin in the Kings Cup.
Al Ittihad are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 18 away goals from 13 games. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Al Ittihad have conceded 20 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Al Ittihad - Al Nassr 1-2 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 7 - 2 - 1 (Al Nassr wins - draws - Al Ittihad wins).Top Goalscorers
  A. Hamdallah 25 goals / 6 assists |   Fahad Al Muwallad 10 goals / 5 assists |  Giuliano 7 goals / 5 assists |
Al Nassr missing players
Al Ittihad missing players
| Al Nassr | Al Ittihad | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 26 | 12 | Played | 13 | 26 |
| 57 | 28 | Scored | 18 | 33 |
| 23 | 11 | Conceded | 20 | 40 |
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 92% |
| 81% | 75% | Over 1.5 | 77% | 81% |
| 69% | 67% | Over 2.5 | 46% | 54% |
| 42% | 50% | Over 3.5 | 31% | 31% |
| 15% | 25% | Over 4.5 | 15% | 12% |
| 54% | 50% | Both teams to score | 54% | 58% |
| 42% | 42% | Clean Sheet | 23% | 23% |
| 8% | 8% | Failed To Score | 23% | 27% |
- Al Nassr hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Al Nassr | 26 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 57 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 12 | 34 | 61 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 26 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 61 | 29 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 31 | 14 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | Al Shabab | 26 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 33 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 47 |
| 4 | Al Taawon | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 55 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 34 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 14 | 25 | 46 |
| 5 | Al Ahli | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 56 | 37 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 32 | 22 | 19 | 46 |
| 6 | Al Wahda | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 31 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 39 |
| 7 | Al Faisaly | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 37 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 27 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 22 | 6 | 37 |
| 8 | Al Fateh | 26 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 30 | 30 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 34 |
| 9 | Al Ittifaq | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 40 | 47 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 28 | -7 | 32 |
| 10 | Al Raed | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 29 | 46 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 24 | -17 | 31 |
| 11 | Al Quadisiya | 26 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 32 | 41 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 26 | -9 | 27 |
| 12 | Al Hazm | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 23 | -13 | 27 |
| 13 | Al Ittihad | 26 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 33 | 40 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 20 | -7 | 25 |
| 14 | Al Feiha | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 25 | 45 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 23 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 22 | -20 | 25 |
| 15 | Al Batin | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 25 | 48 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 27 | -23 | 22 |
| 16 | Ohod | 26 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 21 | 54 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 34 | -33 | 15 |
