Al-Ittihad FC 1-0 Al-Nassr – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Al-Ittihad FC at 35% — the H2H record 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 - 20 as Al-Ittihad FC welcome Al-Nassr to King Abdullah Sports City. Kick-off is set for Thursday 9 March 2023 at 17:30 UTC.
Form Guide
Al-Ittihad FC — All Games: 7W 2D 1L from 10 Pro League outings this season, averaging 2.30 points per game. Last five: W W W D W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.40 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ittihad FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at King Abdullah Sports City, Al-Ittihad FC have gone 6W 3D 1L this season (10 games, 2.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 0.20 conceded per game. 8 clean sheets from 10 home games (80%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at King Abdullah Sports City. At home, both teams have scored in only 10% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Across all Pro League games this season, Al-Nassr have recorded 7W 3D 0L from 10 outings — 2.40 PPG. Last five: D W W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.00 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.60 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. 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 2D 1L from 10 away games — 2.30 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. 6 away clean sheets from 10 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The form comparison is too close to call — 2.30 PPG (Al-Ittihad FC) versus 2.40 (Al-Nassr). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
On the goals front, neither side scores or concedes freely enough to make BTTS Yes the call. Al-Ittihad FC's 10% rate and Al-Nassr's 30% (using home/away splits) both sit well below average — BTTS No is the form-backed angle.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for Al-Ittihad FC, 0 for Al-Nassr and 1 shared spoils from 3 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 2 Oct 2022, ended 0–0 with a draw.
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 Data
Al-Ittihad FC trading profile (49 games, 24 at home): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; they lead at the break 47% of the time; BTTS occurs in 25% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 51% of the time.
Al-Nassr trading profile (49 games, 24 at away): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; they lead at the break 53% of the time; BTTS occurs in 42% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Ittihad FC 41% versus Al-Nassr 51%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Ittihad FC 53% | Al-Nassr 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Ittihad FC 1.07 xG and Al-Nassr 1.05 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 1.192 / defence 0.589 | Al-Nassr attack 1.445 / defence 0.634. League average goals — home 1.417 / away 1.237. Al-Nassr's defence strength of 0.634 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Al-Nassr have an above-average attack strength of 1.445 — the away xG of 1.05 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Al-Ittihad FC's defence rating of 0.589 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 49 Al-Ittihad FC games / 49 Al-Nassr games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Ittihad FC 35% | Draw 31% | Al-Nassr 34%. Fair-value odds: Al-Ittihad FC 2.86 | Draw 3.23 | Al-Nassr 2.94. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 43% | Total xG 2.12. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.12 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 43% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Al-Ittihad FC at 35% — marginal model lean. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al-Ittihad FC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.12 combined xG gives a 36% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 43% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al-Ittihad FC 10% | Al-Nassr 30% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% 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-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 20 | Venue: King Abdullah Sports City • Kick-off: Thursday 9 Mar 2023, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Ittihad FC 35% | Draw 31% | Al-Nassr 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 43% | xG Al-Ittihad FC 1.07 / Al-Nassr 1.05 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.192 / def 0.589 | Al-Nassr attack 1.445 / def 0.634 | league avg home 1.417 / away 1.237 • Poisson stance: Al-Ittihad FC (35%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.07
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Expected Goals
1.05
Al-Nassr xG
43%
BTTS
63%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
17%
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 17:30 on Thursday 9 March 2023 at King Abdullah Sports City.
What was the final score in Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr?
Al-Ittihad FC 1 - 0 Al-Nassr.
Where is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr being played?
The match is being played at King Abdullah Sports City.
What competition is Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr part of?
Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr is a Regular Season - 20 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 35% chance of winning, Al-Nassr a 34% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Al-Ittihad FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr?
Our model estimates a 43% 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 36%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr?
Record (3 meetings): Al-Ittihad FC 2W | Draws 1 | Al-Nassr 0W.
What form are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr in?
Al-Ittihad FC (all comps): 7W-2D-1L in 10 | 2.30 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 0.40 | L5 W-W-W-D-W. Al-Nassr (all comps): 7W-3D-0L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 0.60 | L5 D-W-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Al-Ittihad FC's attack at 1.19x the league average against Al-Nassr's defence at 0.63x — combine the two and it projects 1.07 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Nassr's attack versus Al-Ittihad FC's defence, projects 1.05 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 49/49 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 15.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (13.7%), 1-0 (11.1%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Ittihad FC Win
35%
2.86
31%
3.21
34%
2.94
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.8%
Home win
0 – 1
12.6%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.07
Al-Ittihad FC xG
Total xG
2.12
1.05
Al-Nassr xG
2.86
35%
Home win
3.21
31%
Draw
2.94
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
63%
Over 1.5
1.59
37%
Under 1.5
2.70
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
43%
BTTS Yes
2.30
57%
BTTS No
1.77
Clean Sheet
35%
2.86
34%
2.92
Win to Nil
12%
8.20
12%
8.59
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.0 | 12.6 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.8 | 13.5 | 7.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Al-Ittihad FC and Al-Nassr expected to score?
The model projects 1.07 expected goals for Al-Ittihad FC and 1.05 for Al-Nassr, a combined total of 2.12.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Ittihad FC vs Al-Nassr?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 49 outings, Al-Ittihad FC have picked up 2.22 PPG on a 33W 10D 6L record — W-W-W-D-W 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 8L from 49 games, 2.18 PPG, last five D-W-W-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 2.22 PPG, Al-Nassr on 2.18. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Al-Ittihad FC have posted 2.29 PPG from 24 outings (17W 4D 3L).
On the road, Al-Nassr have gone 15W 4D 5L from 24 away games — 2.04 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Al-Ittihad FC are averaging 1.96 goals scored and 0.71 conceded per game recently; Al-Nassr are on 2.04 scored and 0.94 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 51% of their games; Al-Nassr in 39% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 49 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 33W 10D 6L in their last 49 games (2.22 PPG), while Al-Nassr have gone 33W 8D 8L in their last 49 (2.18 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Ittihad FC at home or Al-Nassr away?
Al-Ittihad FC's home record (2.29 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Ittihad FC at home: 2.29 PPG; Al-Nassr away: 2.04 PPG.
Have Al-Ittihad FC or Al-Nassr been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Ittihad FC have kept a clean sheet in 51% of their recent games, Al-Nassr in 39%.
⚔️ 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 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Al-Nassr are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 54% of the time.
The Numbers That Matter
Clean sheets have been more common than shared scoring for these two — Al-Ittihad FC 25% BTTS, Al-Nassr 42%. That points toward BTTS No as the trading lean.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Al-Ittihad FC) and 62% (Al-Nassr). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 21% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al-Ittihad FC keep a clean sheet in 67% of their matches; Al-Nassr in 46%.
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 25% of Al-Ittihad FC's recent matches and 42% 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 50% of Al-Ittihad FC's matches and 62% 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 67% of their recent matches, Al-Nassr in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Al-Ittihad FC edge out Al-Nassr 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al-Ittihad FC beat Al-Nassr 1-0 at King Abdullah Sports City, Regular Season - 20, 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-Ittihad FC 1.07 xG and Al-Nassr 1.05 xG, a combined 2.12. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Al-Nassr landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al-Ittihad FC attack 1.19 / defence 0.59 against Al-Nassr attack 1.45 / defence 0.63, drawn from 49/49 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al-Ittihad FC 35% | Draw 31% | Al-Nassr 34%, with Al-Ittihad FC to win its most likely call at 35%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 63% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 43% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 59% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al-Ittihad FC 53%, Al-Nassr 65%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 46%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al-Ittihad FC's trading profile (49 games, 24 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 41% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 51% of the time, and duly kept one.
Al-Nassr's trading profile (49 games, 24 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 39% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Al-Ittihad FC 2.22 PPG, Al-Nassr 2.18 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Al-Ittihad FC win broke the near-deadlock. Al-Ittihad FC (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.00 scoring average — below par going forward. Al-Nassr (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 2.00 scoring average — below par going forward.
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 data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.