Al-Nassr 1-0 Al Taawon – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Al-Nassr at 44% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon encounter.
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Match Analysis
Al-Nassr host Al Taawon at King Saud University Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 18. Kick-off is scheduled for Monday 26 January 2026 at 17:30 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al-Nassr stand at 6W 1D 3L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.90 PPG. Last five: L L L W W. They are averaging 2.30 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Al-Nassr, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al-Nassr's form when playing at home: 8W 1D 1L across 10 games at King Saud University Stadium this term (2.50 PPG). They are averaging 2.80 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.50 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.90 — Al-Nassr are significantly better at King Saud University Stadium than their overall form suggests.
Al Taawon — All Games: 6W 2D 2L from 10 Pro League fixtures this season — 2.00 PPG. Last five: L W L W D. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 0.90. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. This season is still relatively young for Al Taawon, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Pro League this season, Al Taawon have posted 6W 1D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.90 PPG. They are averaging 2.00 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.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Al-Nassr at 1.90 PPG versus Al Taawon's 2.00. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
Both teams score in over 70% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 8 previous meetings, Al-Nassr have won 4, Al Taawon 2, with 2 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 8 previous meetings have averaged 2.6 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 29 Aug 2025, ended 5–0 with Al-Nassr winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Profile
Al-Nassr in-play tendencies (50 games, 25 at home): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 100% of those occasions; they lead at the break 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 72% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 68% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
Al Taawon in-play tendencies (50 games, 25 at away): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Nassr 72% versus Al Taawon 46%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Nassr 74% | Al Taawon 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Nassr 1.89 xG and Al Taawon 1.62 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-Nassr attack 1.441 / defence 0.937 | Al Taawon attack 1.184 / defence 0.860. League average goals — home 1.527 / away 1.462. Al-Nassr carry an above-average attack strength of 1.441 — their λ of 1.89 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 50 Al-Nassr games / 50 Al Taawon games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Nassr 44% | Draw 24% | Al Taawon 33%. Fair-value odds: Al-Nassr 2.27 | Draw 4.17 | Al Taawon 3.03. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 24% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 68% | BTTS probability 69% | Total xG 3.52. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 68% — a total xG of 3.52 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 69% reflects that both xG figures (1.89 / 1.62) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Al-Nassr are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. With a 24% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al-Nassr offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.52 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 68% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.5 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 69% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Al-Nassr 70% | Al Taawon 70% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% 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
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 18 | Venue: King Saud University Stadium • Kick-off: Monday 26 Jan 2026, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Nassr 44% | Draw 24% | Al Taawon 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 68% | BTTS 69% | xG Al-Nassr 1.89 / Al Taawon 1.62 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Nassr attack 1.441 / def 0.937 | Al Taawon attack 1.184 / def 0.860 | league avg home 1.527 / away 1.462 • Poisson stance: Al-Nassr (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.89
Al-Nassr xG
Expected Goals
1.62
Al Taawon xG
69%
BTTS
87%
Over 1.5
68%
Over 2.5
47%
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-Nassr vs Al Taawon kick off?
Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon kicked off at 17:30 on Monday 26 January 2026 at King Saud University Stadium.
What was the final score in Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon?
Al-Nassr 1 - 0 Al Taawon.
Where is Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon being played?
The match is being played at King Saud University Stadium.
What competition is Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon part of?
Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon is a Regular Season - 18 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon?
Our statistical model gives Al-Nassr a 44% chance of winning, Al Taawon a 33% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making Al-Nassr the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon?
Our model estimates a 69% probability that both Al-Nassr and Al Taawon will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 68%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Nassr and Al Taawon?
Record (8 meetings): Al-Nassr 4W | Draws 2 | Al Taawon 2W.
What form are Al-Nassr and Al Taawon in?
Al-Nassr (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.30 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-L-L-W-W. Al Taawon (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 0.90 | L5 L-W-L-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Al-Nassr's attacking strength (1.44x league average) is weighed against Al Taawon's defensive record (0.86x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.89. The same calculation in reverse, Al Taawon's attack versus Al-Nassr's defence, projects 1.62 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 50/50 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 10.3%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.6%), 1-2 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 26% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Nassr Win
44%
2.29
24%
4.19
33%
3.07
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.1%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.6%
Home win
1 – 2
7.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.89
Al-Nassr xG
Total xG
3.52
1.62
Al Taawon xG
2.29
44%
Home win
4.19
24%
Draw
3.07
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
87%
Over 1.5
1.15
13%
Under 1.5
7.69
68%
Over 2.5
1.47
32%
Under 2.5
3.12
47%
Over 3.5
2.13
53%
Under 3.5
1.89
28%
Over 4.5
3.57
72%
Under 4.5
1.39
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
69%
BTTS Yes
1.45
31%
BTTS No
3.23
Clean Sheet
20%
5.06
15%
6.64
Win to Nil
9%
11.61
5%
20.41
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.0 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 5.6 | 9.1 | 7.4 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.3 | 8.6 | 7.0 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 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-Nassr vs Al Taawon?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.3%.
How many goals are Al-Nassr and Al Taawon expected to score?
The model projects 1.89 expected goals for Al-Nassr and 1.62 for Al Taawon, a combined total of 3.52.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Al-Nassr come into this having played 50 games, going 32W 8D 10L for 2.08 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-L-W-W. The sample for Al-Nassr is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Al Taawon sit at 1.60 PPG from 50 outings (23W 11D 16L), a run that reads L-W-L-W-D across their last five. The sample for Al Taawon is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al-Nassr carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.48 PPG clear of Al Taawon — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Al-Nassr's home form reads 16W 5D 4L across 25 games on their own ground, a 2.12 PPG return.
Away from home, Al Taawon have taken 1.48 points per game from 25 outings (11W 4D 10L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al-Nassr come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Al-Nassr are averaging 2.44 goals scored and 1.16 conceded per game recently; Al Taawon are on 1.50 scored and 1.16 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al-Nassr have seen both teams score in 72% of their recent games.
Last 50 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Nassr
Blended
Al Taawon
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Nassr and Al Taawon in coming into this match?
Al-Nassr have gone 32W 8D 10L in their last 50 games (2.08 PPG), while Al Taawon have gone 23W 11D 16L in their last 50 (1.60 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Nassr at home or Al Taawon away?
Al-Nassr's home record (2.12 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Nassr at home: 2.12 PPG; Al Taawon away: 1.48 PPG.
Have Al-Nassr or Al Taawon been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Nassr have kept a clean sheet in 28% of their recent games, Al Taawon in 32%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al-Nassr and Al Taawon runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to January 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 28 August 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
Al-Nassr go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 29 Aug 2025, when Al-Nassr won 0-5 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Al-Nassr's record when hosting Al Taawon specifically: 3W 1D 1L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
6
Al-Nassr
2
Draws
2
Al Taawon
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Nassr and Al Taawon?
From 10 meetings on record, Al-Nassr have won 6, Al Taawon have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Al-Nassr and Al Taawon last play each other?
They last met on 28 August 2026, when Al-Nassr 2-1 Al Taawon.
Who has won more matches between Al-Nassr and Al Taawon?
Al-Nassr have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Al-Nassr are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 64% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 16% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Al Taawon are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Nassr 72%, Al Taawon 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 68% (Al-Nassr) and 40% (Al Taawon).
On the defensive side: Al Taawon in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Nassr home games / Al Taawon away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al-Nassr play Al Taawon?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 72% of Al-Nassr's games and 44% of Al Taawon's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al-Nassr vs Al Taawon usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 68% of Al-Nassr's recent games and 40% of Al Taawon's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al-Nassr and Al Taawon tend to score early?
Al-Nassr have had a goal before half-time in 76% of their recent matches, Al Taawon in 60% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Al-Nassr edge out Al Taawon 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al-Nassr beat Al Taawon 1-0 at King Saud University Stadium, Regular Season - 18, in the Pro League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Al-Nassr 1.89 xG and Al Taawon 1.62 xG, a combined 3.52. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Al-Nassr fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Al Taawon landed 1.6 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al-Nassr attack 1.44 / defence 0.94 against Al Taawon attack 1.18 / defence 0.86, drawn from 50/50 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al-Nassr 44% | Draw 24% | Al Taawon 33%, with Al-Nassr to win its most likely call at 44%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 68%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 87% and missed. Over 3.5 was 47% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 69% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 57% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al-Nassr 74%, Al Taawon 40%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al-Nassr's trading profile (50 games, 25 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 72% of their matches — today it did not.
Al Taawon's trading profile (50 games, 25 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 32% of the time, and conceded here; they fail to score in 26% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Al-Nassr arrived the stronger side — 2.08 PPG against 1.60. Form held, and they took the win. Al-Nassr (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.36 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.04 average — tighter than their form line. Al Taawon (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.32 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.