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Al Nasr 0-2 Al Bataeh – Result & Analysis

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Pro League · Regular Season - 7

Kick-off

Fri 3 Nov 2023

12:45

Venue

Al Maktoum Stadium

Competition

Pro League

United-Arab-Emirates

Status

FT
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Poisson model rates Al Nasr at 40%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh fixture contains genuine analytical tension.

✍️ Match Preview

Match Analysis

Al Nasr host Al Bataeh at Al Maktoum Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 7. Kick-off is scheduled for Friday 3 November 2023 at 12:45 UTC.

Form Guide

Al Nasr — All Games: 3W 2D 5L from 10 Pro League outings this season, averaging 1.10 points per game. Last five: L L W W D. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Al Nasr have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

At home at Al Maktoum Stadium, Al Nasr have gone 6W 1D 3L this season (10 games, 1.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Al Maktoum Stadium. At home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 1.90 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — Al Nasr are significantly better at Al Maktoum Stadium than their overall form suggests.

Across all Pro League games this season, Al Bataeh have recorded 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — 1.10 PPG. Last five: D L L W D. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Al Bataeh have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.

On the road, Al Bataeh have gone 2W 1D 7L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 2.50 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.

There is minimal separation in the form figures — Al Nasr at 1.10 PPG versus Al Bataeh's 1.10. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.

H2H

The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 0 wins for Al Nasr, 1 for Al Bataeh and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.

Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 3.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 6 May 2023, ended 0–2 with Al Bataeh winning.

With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.

In-Play Profile

Al Nasr in-play tendencies (32 games, 15 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games).

Al Bataeh in-play tendencies (32 games, 15 at away): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 80% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 41%.

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al Nasr 44% versus Al Bataeh 59%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al Nasr 47% | Al Bataeh 66%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Al Nasr 1.52 xG and Al Bataeh 1.31 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 Nasr attack 0.766 / defence 0.798 | Al Bataeh attack 0.962 / defence 1.139. League average goals — home 1.744 / away 1.711. Al Nasr's attack strength of 0.766 is below the league average — the 1.52 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Al Nasr's defence rating of 0.798 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 32 Al Nasr games / 32 Al Bataeh games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Al Nasr 40% | Draw 29% | Al Bataeh 31%. Fair-value odds: Al Nasr 2.50 | Draw 3.45 | Al Bataeh 3.23. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 54% | BTTS probability 59% | Total xG 2.83. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 54%/46% — the total xG of 2.83 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 59% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Analysis Verdict

On the Poisson output, Al Nasr are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. With a 29% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al Nasr offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.

Poisson projects 2.83 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 54% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.7 goals per game.

The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 59%. Form rates are neutral: Al Nasr 20% | Al Bataeh 70%.

The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.

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💡 Key Insights

H2H The H2H record is evenly balanced (0W–1D–1W), with no clear historical advantage.
Goals H2H (3.00 goals/game) and Poisson xG (2.83) both back Over 2.5 goals (54% Poisson probability).
Form Al Nasr Poisson xG (1.52) exceeds their recent form scoring rate (1.10) — the model sees more attacking threat than recent results show.
Goals Form only shows ~1.9 goals/game but Poisson xG sum is 2.83 — underlying strength metrics suggest more goals than form results indicate.

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 7 | Venue: Al Maktoum Stadium • Kick-off: Friday 3 Nov 2023, 12:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Al Nasr 40% | Draw 29% | Al Bataeh 31% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 54% | BTTS 59% | xG Al Nasr 1.52 / Al Bataeh 1.31 • Poisson strength factors: Al Nasr attack 0.766 / def 0.798 | Al Bataeh attack 0.962 / def 1.139 | league avg home 1.744 / away 1.711 • Poisson stance: Al Nasr (40%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.52

Al Nasr xG

Expected Goals

1.31

Al Bataeh xG

40%
29%
31%
Al Nasr Draw Al Bataeh

59%

BTTS

79%

Over 1.5

54%

Over 2.5

32%

Over 3.5

Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓

⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What time does Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh kick off?

Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh kicked off at 12:45 on Friday 3 November 2023 at Al Maktoum Stadium.

What was the final score in Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh?

Al Nasr 0 - 2 Al Bataeh.

Where is Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh being played?

The match is being played at Al Maktoum Stadium.

What competition is Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh part of?

Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh is a Regular Season - 7 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).

Who is favourite to win Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh?

Our statistical model gives Al Nasr a 40% chance of winning, Al Bataeh a 31% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Al Nasr the favourite.

Will both teams score in Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh?

Our model estimates a 59% probability that both Al Nasr and Al Bataeh will score (BTTS).

Will Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 54%.

What is the head-to-head record between Al Nasr and Al Bataeh?

Record (2 meetings): Al Nasr 0W | Draws 1 | Al Bataeh 1W.

What form are Al Nasr and Al Bataeh in?

Al Nasr (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-L-W-W-D. Al Bataeh (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-L-L-W-D.

🧮 Model Insight

Model Mechanics

The model rates Al Nasr's attack at 0.77x the league average against Al Bataeh's defence at 1.14x — combine the two and it projects 1.52 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Al Bataeh's attack versus Al Nasr's defence, projects 1.31 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from 32/32 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.

Scoreline Breakdown

Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.3% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.9%), 1-2 (7.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.

Most Likely Outcome

Al Nasr Win

40%

Al Nasr

2.48

29%

Draw

3.50

31%

Al Bataeh

3.22

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

11.7%

Draw

Most likely

1 – 0

8.9%

Home win

2 – 1

8.9%

Home win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.52

Al Nasr xG

Total xG

2.83

1.31

Al Bataeh xG

40%
29%
31%
Al NasrDrawAl Bataeh

2.48

40%

Home win

3.50

29%

Draw

3.22

31%

Away win

Goals Markets

77%

Over 1.5

1.30

23%

Under 1.5

4.35

54%

Over 2.5

1.85

46%

Under 2.5

2.17

32%

Over 3.5

3.12

68%

Under 3.5

1.47

16%

Over 4.5

6.25

84%

Under 4.5

1.19

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

59%

BTTS Yes

1.70

41%

BTTS No

2.44

Clean Sheet

27%

Al Nasr

3.72

22%

Al Bataeh

4.58

Win to Nil

11%

Al Nasr

9.22

7%

Al Bataeh

14.74

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 5.9 7.7 5.1 2.2 0.7 0.2
1 8.9 11.7 7.7 3.4 1.1 0.3
2 6.8 8.9 5.9 2.6 0.8 0.2
3 3.4 4.5 3.0 1.3 0.4 0.1
4 1.3 1.7 1.1 0.5 0.2
5 0.4 0.5 0.3 0.2

Green = home win Β· Grey = draw Β· Amber = away win Β· Outlined cell = most likely score

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.521
λ Away (xG) 1.314
Total xG 2.835
League avg home goals 1.744
League avg away goals 1.711
Al Nasr attack strength 0.766
Al Nasr defence strength 0.798
Al Bataeh attack strength 0.962
Al Bataeh defence strength 1.139
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 32 / 32

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.3%.

How many goals are Al Nasr and Al Bataeh expected to score?

The model projects 1.52 expected goals for Al Nasr and 1.31 for Al Bataeh, a combined total of 2.83.

How confident is the prediction model for Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Where Both Sides Stand

Across their last 32 outings, Al Nasr have picked up 1.06 PPG on a 9W 7D 16L record — L-L-W-W-D across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Al Nasr, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

Al Bataeh's form line: 7W 8D 17L from 32 games, 0.91 PPG, last five D-L-L-W-D. It's still early in the season for Al Bataeh, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.

Form-wise this is close to level: Al Nasr on 1.06 PPG, Al Bataeh on 0.91. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.

Home Ground vs the Road

On home soil, Al Nasr have posted 1.33 PPG from 15 outings (6W 2D 7L).

On the road, Al Bataeh have gone 5W 1D 9L from 15 away games — 1.07 PPG when travelling.

The Goals Picture

Al Nasr are averaging 1.16 goals scored and 1.66 conceded per game recently; Al Bataeh are on 1.16 scored and 2.03 conceded.

Last 32 Results — Pro League

Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)

Al Nasr

Al Nasr

Early Season
L L W W D
Al Bataeh

Al Bataeh

Early Season
D L L W D
32 Played 32
9/7/16 W / D / L 7/8/17
1.06 Points Per Game 0.91
1.16 Avg Goals Scored 1.16
1.66 Avg Goals Conceded 2.03
2.81 Avg Goals / Game 3.19
10 Clean Sheets 5
14 BTTS 19
15 Over 2.5 Games 21
Al Nasr

Al Nasr

D
A Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
3–3 HT 1–2
27 Oct
W
H Al Ain
1–0 HT 0–0
08 Oct
W
A Hatta SC
3–0 HT 2–0
28 Sep
L
H Sharjah FC
0–1 HT 0–1
23 Sep
L
A Baniyas SC
2–4 HT 2–2
26 Aug
L
H Al-Jazira
1–3 HT 0–1
19 Aug
W
H Sharjah FC
1–0 HT 1–0
11 May
L
A Al Bataeh
0–2 HT 0–0
06 May
L
A Dibba Al-Fujairah
1–2 HT 0–2
24 Apr
D
H Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
2–2 HT 1–1
18 Apr
L
A Al-Jazira
3–4 HT 0–1
07 Apr
W
H Al-Ittihad Kalba
3–0 HT 0–0
02 Apr
W
A Al Ain
1–0 HT 0–0
17 Mar
W
H Baniyas SC
1–0 HT 0–0
11 Mar
L
H Al Wahda FC
0–1 HT 0–0
03 Mar
L
A Al-Wasl FC
0–2 HT 0–0
17 Feb
W
H Khorfakkan
1–0 HT 0–0
10 Feb
L
A Ajman
1–4 HT 1–4
04 Feb
W
H Al-Dhafra
1–0 HT 0–0
27 Jan
D
A Sharjah FC
1–1 HT 1–0
22 Jan
D
H Al Bataeh
2–2 HT 2–1
24 Dec
L
H Dibba Al-Fujairah
0–1 HT 0–1
19 Dec
L
A Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
0–3 HT 0–1
11 Nov
L
H Al-Jazira
0–2 HT 0–1
04 Nov
L
A Al-Ittihad Kalba
3–5 HT 3–1
29 Oct
L
H Al Ain
1–3 HT 0–1
22 Oct
D
A Baniyas SC
1–1 HT 0–1
16 Oct
L
A Al Wahda FC
0–4 HT 0–0
08 Oct
L
H Al-Wasl FC
1–2 HT 0–1
01 Oct
D
A Khorfakkan
0–0 HT 0–0
15 Sep
W
H Ajman
2–0 HT 1–0
10 Sep
D
A Al-Dhafra
1–1 HT 0–0
03 Sep
Al Bataeh

Al Bataeh

D
H Ajman
1–1 HT 1–1
27 Oct
W
H Khorfakkan
3–1 HT 1–1
06 Oct
L
A Al-Jazira
1–3 HT 1–1
30 Sep
L
H Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
0–2 HT 0–0
24 Sep
D
H Al-Ittihad Kalba
0–0 HT 0–0
26 Aug
W
A Al Wahda FC
2–1 HT 1–1
18 Aug
L
A Al Ain
2–5 HT 0–3
12 May
W
H Al Nasr
2–0 HT 0–0
06 May
L
A Al-Jazira
1–3 HT 0–1
24 Apr
L
H Dibba Al-Fujairah
0–1 HT 0–1
18 Apr
L
A Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
0–3 HT 0–2
08 Apr
D
H Ajman
1–1 HT 1–0
31 Mar
L
A Sharjah FC
0–3 HT 0–2
18 Mar
D
H Al-Dhafra
1–1 HT 0–1
10 Mar
D
H Khorfakkan
2–2 HT 1–0
02 Mar
L
A Al Wahda FC
1–2 HT 0–0
18 Feb
D
H Baniyas SC
3–3 HT 2–0
11 Feb
L
A Al-Wasl FC
1–3 HT 0–1
05 Feb
D
H Al-Ittihad Kalba
2–2 HT 0–1
28 Jan
L
H Al Ain
2–3 HT 0–2
22 Jan
D
A Al Nasr
2–2 HT 1–2
24 Dec
L
H Al-Jazira
2–4 HT 1–3
19 Dec
W
A Dibba Al-Fujairah
1–0 HT 0–0
12 Nov
L
H Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
0–6 HT 0–2
04 Nov
L
A Ajman
1–2 HT 1–1
30 Oct
L
H Sharjah FC
0–1 HT 0–0
25 Oct
W
A Al-Dhafra
2–1 HT 2–0
16 Oct
L
A Khorfakkan
0–3 HT 0–0
08 Oct
L
H Al Wahda FC
0–4 HT 0–1
02 Oct
W
A Baniyas SC
1–0 HT 0–0
16 Sep
L
H Al-Wasl FC
1–2 HT 0–1
09 Sep
W
A Al-Ittihad Kalba
2–0 HT 1–0
02 Sep

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Al Nasr and Al Bataeh in coming into this match?

Al Nasr have gone 9W 7D 16L in their last 32 games (1.06 PPG), while Al Bataeh have gone 7W 8D 17L in their last 32 (0.91 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Al Nasr at home or Al Bataeh away?

Al Nasr's home record (1.33 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al Nasr at home: 1.33 PPG; Al Bataeh away: 1.07 PPG.

Have Al Nasr or Al Bataeh been keeping clean sheets recently?

Al Nasr have kept a clean sheet in 31% of their recent games, Al Bataeh in 16%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

A Look Back

The fixture history between Al Nasr and Al Bataeh runs to 8 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to December 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 18 March 2026, roughly 4 months ago.

Digging Into the Numbers

Al Nasr's record when hosting Al Bataeh specifically: 0W 2D 2L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 8 Meetings

Al Nasr

3

Al Nasr

2

Draws

Al Bataeh

3

Al Bataeh

Recent Meetings

Al Nasr
1–1
18 Mar 26
Al Bataeh
Al Bataeh
2–3
21 Dec 25
Al Nasr
Al Nasr
0–1
27 Mar 25
Al Bataeh
Al Bataeh
3–4
27 Oct 24
Al Nasr
Al Bataeh
1–3
21 Apr 24
Al Nasr
Al Nasr
0–2
03 Nov 23
Al Bataeh
Al Bataeh
2–0
06 May 23
Al Nasr
Al Nasr
2–2
24 Dec 22
Al Bataeh

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Al Nasr and Al Bataeh?

From 8 meetings on record, Al Nasr have won 3, Al Bataeh have won 3, and 2 have been drawn.

When did Al Nasr and Al Bataeh last play each other?

They last met on 18 March 2026, when Al Nasr 1-1 Al Bataeh.

📈 Trading Insight

Half-Time Trends

Al Nasr are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches.

Al Bataeh are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches.

The Numbers That Matter

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al Nasr 33%, Al Bataeh 60% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.

Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 40% for Al Nasr and 80% for Al Bataeh. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 27% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.

On the defensive side: Al Nasr keep a clean sheet in 40% of their matches; Al Nasr have failed to score in 27% of games.

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Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue  |  Venue = Al Nasr home games / Al Bataeh away games. HT metrics require half-time score data β€” shown as β€” where unavailable.

Al Nasr Al Nasr Early Season
Metric All
(32 games)
Venue
(15 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 20/32
(62.5%)
9/15
(60%)
2+ Goals Before HT 8/32
(25%)
2/15
(13.3%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 11/12
(91.7%)
6/6
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 5/12
(41.7%)
1/6
(16.7%)
Winning at HT 6/32
(18.8%)
2/15
(13.3%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 3/32
(9.4%)
1/15
(6.7%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 2/32
(6.2%)
0/15
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 14/32
(43.8%)
5/15
(33.3%)
Over 2.5 Goals 15/32
(46.9%)
6/15
(40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 10/32
(31.2%)
4/15
(26.7%)
Clean Sheet 10/32
(31.2%)
6/15
(40%)
Failed to Score 9/32
(28.1%)
4/15
(26.7%)
Al Bataeh Al Bataeh Early Season
Metric All
(32 games)
Venue
(15 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 24/32
(75%)
11/15
(73.3%)
2+ Goals Before HT 14/32
(43.8%)
8/15
(53.3%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 7/8
(87.5%)
4/4
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 4/8
(50%)
2/4
(50%)
Winning at HT 5/32
(15.6%)
2/15
(13.3%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 3/32
(9.4%)
0/15
(0%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 3/32
(9.4%)
1/15
(6.7%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 19/32
(59.4%)
9/15
(60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 21/32
(65.6%)
12/15
(80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 13/32
(40.6%)
5/15
(33.3%)
Clean Sheet 5/32
(15.6%)
3/15
(20%)
Failed to Score 9/32
(28.1%)
3/15
(20%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Al Nasr play Al Bataeh?

Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Al Nasr's recent matches and 60% of Al Bataeh's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.

Is Al Nasr vs Al Bataeh usually a high-scoring fixture?

Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 40% of Al Nasr's matches and 80% of Al Bataeh's.

Do Al Nasr and Al Bataeh tend to score early?

Al Nasr have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Al Bataeh in 73% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

📰

Al Bataeh cruise to a comfortable 0-2 victory over Al Nasr.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

Al Bataeh beat Al Nasr 0-2 at Al Maktoum Stadium, Regular Season - 7, in the Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.

The Model vs The Result

The Poisson model went into this projecting Al Nasr 1.52 xG and Al Bataeh 1.31 xG, a combined 2.83. The scoreboard read 0-2 for 2 actual goals. Al Nasr fell 1.5 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al Nasr attack 0.77 / defence 0.80 against Al Bataeh attack 0.96 / defence 1.14, drawn from 32/32 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Al Nasr 40% | Draw 29% | Al Bataeh 31%, with Al Nasr to win its most likely call at 40%. The actual Al Bataeh win had been the model's second-ranked read at 31%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 54%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 79% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 59% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 56% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al Nasr 47%, Al Bataeh 66%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Al Nasr's trading profile (32 games, 15 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 44% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 31% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 28% of games, a blank that repeated today.

Al Bataeh's trading profile (32 games, 15 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Al Nasr 1.06 PPG, Al Bataeh 0.91 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Al Bataeh win broke the near-deadlock. Al Nasr (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 1.13 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Al Bataeh (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.13 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 2.07 average — tighter than their form line.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). A poor return for the projections: the match defied the majority of what the numbers expected.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 54% Over 2.5 probability, but 2 goals scored.
Model BTTS bucked the model — 59% projected, one side was shut out.
Trading Trading data bucked — 56% historical Over 2.5 rate, but the game stayed under.

⚠️ 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.