Al-Ittihad FC 2-5 Al-Nassr – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Al-Nassr at 51% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr encounter.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Pro League clash, Regular Season - 17 as Al-Ittihad FC welcome Al-Nassr to Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium. Kick-off is set for Tuesday 26 December 2023 at 18:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Al-Ittihad FC — All Games: 2W 4D 4L from 10 Pro League outings this season, averaging 1.00 points per game. Last five: W D W L L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ittihad FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Al-Ittihad FC have gone 6W 1D 3L this season (10 games, 1.90 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.90 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.00 — Al-Ittihad FC are significantly better at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium than their overall form suggests.
Across all Pro League games this season, Al-Nassr have recorded 8W 1D 1L from 10 outings — 2.50 PPG. Last five: W W L W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.40 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Al-Nassr, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al-Nassr away from home this season: 7W 1D 2L from 10 away games — 2.20 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.50 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Form points away from home here. Al-Nassr's 2.50 PPG return is 1.50 points per game ahead of Al-Ittihad FC's 1.00 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Al-Ittihad FC register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Al-Nassr in 70% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.
Head to Head
The historical ledger comes down firmly in favour of Al-Ittihad FC: 3 wins from 4 previous clashes against 0 for Al-Nassr, with 1 draws across those contests.
The 4 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 9 Mar 2023, ended 1–0 with Al-Ittihad FC winning.
The historical record gives Al-Ittihad FC a meaningful edge here — 3 wins from 4 meetings is the kind of ledger that should not be discounted when the form picture is inconclusive. Even away from home, the visitors have struggled to impose themselves in this fixture.
In-Play Data
Al-Ittihad FC trading profile (47 games, 23 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; they lead at the break 47% of the time; BTTS occurs in 35% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 53% of the time.
Al-Nassr trading profile (47 games, 23 at away): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; they lead at the break 57% of the time; BTTS occurs in 39% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 65% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 45%; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Ittihad FC 40% versus Al-Nassr 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Ittihad FC 57% | Al-Nassr 68%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Ittihad FC 1.67 xG and Al-Nassr 2.27 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.226 / defence 1.213 | Al-Nassr attack 1.354 / defence 0.892. League average goals — home 1.526 / away 1.383. Al-Nassr have an above-average attack strength of 1.354 — the away xG of 2.27 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 47 Al-Ittihad FC games / 47 Al-Nassr games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Ittihad FC 28% | Draw 21% | Al-Nassr 51%. Fair-value odds: Al-Ittihad FC 3.57 | Draw 4.76 | Al-Nassr 1.96. Al-Nassr hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (21%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 75% | BTTS probability 73% | Total xG 3.94. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 75% — a total xG of 3.94 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 73% reflects that both xG figures (1.67 / 2.27) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
Al-Ittihad FC dominate the H2H record, yet Al-Nassr are the in-form side right now — historical edge versus current momentum creates a genuine dilemma.
The Poisson model's primary lean is Al-Nassr at 51% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.94 combined xG gives a 75% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 73% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al-Ittihad FC 60% | Al-Nassr 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 17 | Venue: Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium • Kick-off: Tuesday 26 Dec 2023, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Ittihad FC 28% | Draw 21% | Al-Nassr 51% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 75% | BTTS 73% | xG Al-Ittihad FC 1.67 / Al-Nassr 2.27 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.226 / def 1.213 | Al-Nassr attack 1.354 / def 0.892 | league avg home 1.526 / away 1.383 • Poisson stance: Al-Nassr (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.67
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Expected Goals
2.27
Al-Nassr xG
73%
BTTS
91%
Over 1.5
75%
Over 2.5
55%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr kick off?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr kicked off at 18:00 on Tuesday 26 December 2023 at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium.
What was the final score in Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr?
Al-Ittihad FC 2 - 5 Al-Nassr.
Where is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr being played?
The match is being played at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium.
What competition is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr part of?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr is a Regular Season - 17 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr?
Our statistical model gives Al-Ittihad FC a 28% chance of winning, Al-Nassr a 51% chance, and a 21% chance of a draw — making Al-Nassr the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr?
Our model estimates a 73% probability that both Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 75%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr?
Record (4 meetings): Al-Ittihad FC 3W | Draws 1 | Al-Nassr 0W.
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr in?
Al-Ittihad FC (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-D-W-L-L. Al-Nassr (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-W-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Al-Ittihad FC's attack at 1.23x the league average against Al-Nassr's defence at 0.89x — combine the two and it projects 1.67 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Nassr's attack versus Al-Ittihad FC's defence, projects 2.27 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 47/47 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-2 carries the highest individual probability at 8.4% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-1 (8.3%), 2-2 (7.0%). Together the top three scorelines make up 24% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Nassr Win
28%
3.57
21%
4.81
51%
1.95
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
8.4%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.4%
Draw
2 – 2
7.0%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.67
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Total xG
3.94
2.27
Al-Nassr xG
3.57
28%
Home win
4.81
21%
Draw
1.95
51%
Away win
Goals Markets
90%
Over 1.5
1.11
10%
Under 1.5
10.00
75%
Over 2.5
1.33
25%
Under 2.5
4.00
55%
Over 3.5
1.82
45%
Under 3.5
2.22
36%
Over 4.5
2.78
64%
Under 4.5
1.56
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
73%
BTTS Yes
1.37
27%
BTTS No
3.72
Clean Sheet
10%
9.69
19%
5.30
Win to Nil
3%
34.57
10%
10.36
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.9 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 | 3.2 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| 2 | 2.7 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 5.3 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| 3 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr?
Our Poisson model rates 1-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.4%.
How many goals are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr expected to score?
The model projects 1.67 expected goals for Al-Ittihad FC and 2.27 for Al-Nassr, a combined total of 3.94.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 47 outings, Al-Ittihad FC have picked up 2.13 PPG on a 30W 10D 7L record — W-D-W-L-L across the most recent five. The sample for Al-Ittihad FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al-Nassr's form line: 33W 8D 6L from 47 games, 2.28 PPG, last five W-W-L-W-W. The sample for Al-Nassr is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Al-Ittihad FC on 2.13 PPG, Al-Nassr on 2.28. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Al-Ittihad FC have posted 2.22 PPG from 23 outings (16W 3D 4L).
On the road, Al-Nassr have gone 14W 4D 5L from 23 away games — 2.00 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Al-Ittihad FC are averaging 1.96 goals scored and 0.72 conceded per game recently; Al-Nassr are on 2.32 scored and 0.81 conceded. Al-Ittihad FC's scoring rate against Al-Nassr's tighter defensive record is one of the more interesting match-ups in the goals markets here.
Defensively: Al-Ittihad FC have kept a clean sheet in 53% of their games; Al-Nassr in 43% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 47 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Ittihad FC
Blended
Al-Nassr
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr in coming into this match?
Al-Ittihad FC have gone 30W 10D 7L in their last 47 games (2.13 PPG), while Al-Nassr have gone 33W 8D 6L in their last 47 (2.28 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Ittihad FC at home or Al-Nassr away?
Al-Ittihad FC's home record (2.22 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Ittihad FC at home: 2.22 PPG; Al-Nassr away: 2.00 PPG.
Have Al-Ittihad FC or Al-Nassr been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Ittihad FC have kept a clean sheet in 53% of their recent games, Al-Nassr in 43%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to September 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 6 February 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Al-Nassr have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 11 Feb 2022, when Al-Ittihad FC won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Al-Ittihad FC's record when hosting Al-Nassr specifically: 3W 0D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
5
Al-Ittihad FC
1
Draws
4
Al-Nassr
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr?
From 10 meetings on record, Al-Ittihad FC have won 5, Al-Nassr have won 4, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr last play each other?
They last met on 6 February 2026, when Al-Nassr 2-0 Al-Ittihad FC.
Who has won more matches between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr?
Al-Ittihad FC have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Al-Ittihad FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 61% of the time.
Al-Nassr are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 52% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Ittihad FC 35%, Al-Nassr 39% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 56% for Al-Ittihad FC and 65% for Al-Nassr. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 35% and 44% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al-Ittihad FC keep a clean sheet in 56% of their matches; Al-Nassr in 44%; Al-Nassr in 26%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Ittihad FC home games / Al-Nassr away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al-Ittihad FC play Al-Nassr?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 35% of Al-Ittihad FC's recent matches and 39% of Al-Nassr's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 56% of Al-Ittihad FC's matches and 65% of Al-Nassr's.
Do Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr tend to score early?
Al-Ittihad FC have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Al-Nassr in 70% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Al-Nassr run riot with a 2-5 hammering of Al-Ittihad FC.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al-Nassr beat Al-Ittihad FC 2-5 at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, Regular Season - 17, in the Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Al-Ittihad FC 1.67 xG and Al-Nassr 2.27 xG, a combined 3.94. The scoreboard read 2-5 for 7 actual goals. Al-Nassr outscored their 2.27 projection by 2.7. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.23 / defence 1.21 against Al-Nassr attack 1.35 / defence 0.89, drawn from 47/47 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al-Ittihad FC 28% | Draw 21% | Al-Nassr 51%, with Al-Nassr to win its most likely call at 51%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 75%. The game delivered 7, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 91% and landed. Over 3.5 was 55% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 73% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 63% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al-Ittihad FC 57%, Al-Nassr 68%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 44%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al-Ittihad FC's trading profile (47 games, 23 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 53% of the time, and conceded here.
Al-Nassr's trading profile (47 games, 23 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Al-Ittihad FC 2.13 PPG, Al-Nassr 2.28 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Al-Nassr win broke the near-deadlock. Al-Ittihad FC (home/away splits) shipped 5 against a 0.78 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Al-Nassr (home/away splits) scored 5 against a 2.22 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 0.78 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). The numbers read this fixture well — the outcome largely followed the script the data laid out beforehand.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.