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Al-Ittihad Kalba 2-2 Al Nasr – Result & Analysis

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Pro League · Regular Season - 21

Kick-off

Fri 22 Apr 2022

19:00

Venue

Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium

Competition

Pro League

United-Arab-Emirates

Status

FT
💬 Comment 📝 Notes
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Poisson model rates Al-Ittihad Kalba at 38%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr fixture contains genuine analytical tension.

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Fixture Analysis

It is a Pro League clash, Regular Season - 21 as Al-Ittihad Kalba welcome Al Nasr to Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium. Kick-off is set for Friday 22 April 2022 at 19:00 UTC.

Recent Form

Across all Pro League games this season, Al-Ittihad Kalba have gone 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — a 1.10 PPG return. Last five: L D D L W. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ittihad Kalba, so this record blends games from this season and last.

In front of their own supporters this season, Al-Ittihad Kalba have posted 2W 5D 3L at Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium — 1.10 PPG. At home they are averaging 0.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.

Al Nasr — All Games: 2W 2D 6L from 10 Pro League fixtures this season — 0.80 PPG. Last five: W L W L L. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — 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. This season is still relatively young for Al Nasr, so this record blends games from this season and last.

On the road, Al Nasr have gone 3W 2D 5L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.

The form figures are too closely matched to derive a directional pick: Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.10 PPG, Al Nasr 0.80 PPG. Look to other data sets to build the analysis.

The BTTS market is worth targeting here. Al-Ittihad Kalba register both teams scoring in 60% of relevant matches, Al Nasr in 60% (using home/away splits) — both sides above the 60% threshold gives BTTS Yes firm statistical grounding.

H2H

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

The 1 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.0 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 28 Oct 2021, ended 3–0 with Al-Ittihad Kalba 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.

Trading Patterns

Al-Ittihad Kalba in-play and half-time data (20 games, 10 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (home games).

Al Nasr in-play and half-time data (20 games, 10 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 83% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 80% of games (away games).

BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Ittihad Kalba 60% versus Al Nasr 45%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Ittihad Kalba 40% | Al Nasr 70%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.32 xG and Al Nasr 1.27 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 Kalba attack 0.828 / defence 1.249 | Al Nasr attack 0.806 / defence 1.360. League average goals — home 1.174 / away 1.260. Al Nasr bring a strong defensive rating of 1.360 — this is suppressing Al-Ittihad Kalba's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 20 Al-Ittihad Kalba games / 20 Al Nasr games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Al-Ittihad Kalba 38% | Draw 26% | Al Nasr 36%. Fair-value odds: Al-Ittihad Kalba 2.63 | Draw 3.85 | Al Nasr 2.78. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 48% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.59. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 48%/52% — the total xG of 2.59 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% 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 Kalba at 38% — marginal model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al-Ittihad Kalba offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 36% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.

On the goals line, Poisson's 2.59 combined xG gives a 48% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.

Poisson assigns a 53% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al-Ittihad Kalba 60% | Al Nasr 60% BTTS from recent games.

The outsider holds a 36% 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 (1W–0D–0W), with no clear historical advantage.
Goals H2H (3.00 goals/game) and Poisson xG (2.59) both back Over 2.5 goals (48% Poisson probability).
Form Al-Ittihad Kalba Poisson xG (1.32) exceeds their recent form scoring rate (0.90) — the model sees more attacking threat than recent results show.
BTTS BTTS Yes is supported by both form (Al-Ittihad Kalba 6/10, Al Nasr 6/10) and Poisson model (53%).

🏟️ Match Context

• Fixture: Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 21 | Venue: Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium • Kick-off: Friday 22 Apr 2022, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing

📊 Statistical Prediction

• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Ittihad Kalba 38% | Draw 26% | Al Nasr 36% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 48% | BTTS 53% | xG Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.32 / Al Nasr 1.27 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Ittihad Kalba attack 0.828 / def 1.249 | Al Nasr attack 0.806 / def 1.360 | league avg home 1.174 / away 1.260 • Poisson stance: Al-Ittihad Kalba (38%) — low confidence — close contest

🧮 Prediction Model

1.32

Al-Ittihad Kalba xG

Expected Goals

1.27

Al Nasr xG

38%
26%
36%
Al-Ittihad Kalba Draw Al Nasr

53%

BTTS

73%

Over 1.5

48%

Over 2.5

26%

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-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr kick off?

Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr kicked off at 19:00 on Friday 22 April 2022 at Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium.

What was the final score in Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr?

Al-Ittihad Kalba 2 - 2 Al Nasr.

Where is Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr being played?

The match is being played at Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium.

What competition is Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr part of?

Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr is a Regular Season - 21 fixture in the Pro League (United-Arab-Emirates).

Who is favourite to win Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr?

Our statistical model gives Al-Ittihad Kalba a 38% chance of winning, Al Nasr a 36% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Al-Ittihad Kalba the favourite.

Will both teams score in Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr?

Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al Nasr will score (BTTS).

Will Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr have over 2.5 goals?

Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 48%.

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

Record (1 meetings): Al-Ittihad Kalba 1W | Draws 0 | Al Nasr 0W.

What form are Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al Nasr in?

Al-Ittihad Kalba (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-D-D-L-W. Al Nasr (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-L-W-L-L.

🧮 Model Insight

How the Model Works This Match

Al-Ittihad Kalba's attacking strength (0.83x league average) is weighed against Al Nasr's defensive record (1.36x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.32. The same calculation in reverse, Al Nasr's attack versus Al-Ittihad Kalba's defence, projects 1.27 expected goals for the visitors.

These ratings are built from 20/20 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 14.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.1%), 2-1 (8.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.

Most Likely Outcome

Al-Ittihad Kalba Win

38%

Al-Ittihad Kalba

2.63

26%

Draw

3.78

36%

Al Nasr

2.81

Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines

1 – 1

12.6%

Draw

Most likely

1 – 0

9.9%

Home win

0 – 1

9.5%

Away win

Expected Goals & Win Odds

1.32

Al-Ittihad Kalba xG

Total xG

2.59

1.27

Al Nasr xG

38%
26%
36%
Al-Ittihad KalbaDrawAl Nasr

2.63

38%

Home win

3.78

26%

Draw

2.81

36%

Away win

Goals Markets

73%

Over 1.5

1.37

27%

Under 1.5

3.70

48%

Over 2.5

2.08

52%

Under 2.5

1.92

26%

Over 3.5

3.85

74%

Under 3.5

1.35

12%

Over 4.5

8.33

88%

Under 4.5

1.14

Match Markets

Both Teams to Score

53%

BTTS Yes

1.90

47%

BTTS No

2.12

Clean Sheet

28%

Al-Ittihad Kalba

3.56

27%

Al Nasr

3.75

Win to Nil

11%

Al-Ittihad Kalba

9.36

9%

Al Nasr

10.56

Score Probability Matrix (%)

H \ A 0 1 2 3 4 5
0 7.5 9.5 6.0 2.6 0.8 0.2
1 9.9 12.6 8.0 3.4 1.1 0.3
2 6.5 8.3 5.3 2.2 0.7 0.2
3 2.9 3.7 2.3 1.0 0.3 0.1
4 1.0 1.2 0.8 0.3 0.1
5 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.1

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

Model Internals
λ Home (xG) 1.323
λ Away (xG) 1.270
Total xG 2.593
League avg home goals 1.174
League avg away goals 1.260
Al-Ittihad Kalba attack strength 0.828
Al-Ittihad Kalba defence strength 1.249
Al Nasr attack strength 0.806
Al Nasr defence strength 1.360
Data phase CurrentSeason
Games used (H/A) 20 / 20

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most likely scoreline for Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr?

Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.2%.

How many goals are Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al Nasr expected to score?

The model projects 1.32 expected goals for Al-Ittihad Kalba and 1.27 for Al Nasr, a combined total of 2.59.

How confident is the prediction model for Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr?

Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.

📈 Form Insight

Form at a Glance

Al-Ittihad Kalba come into this having played 20 games, going 5W 8D 7L for 1.15 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-D-L-W. The sample for Al-Ittihad Kalba is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.

On the other side, Al Nasr sit at 1.25 PPG from 20 outings (7W 4D 9L), a run that reads W-L-W-L-L across their last five. The sample for Al Nasr 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 Kalba on 1.15 PPG, Al Nasr on 1.25. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.

Venue Form

Al-Ittihad Kalba's home form reads 2W 5D 3L across 10 games on their own ground, a 1.10 PPG return.

Away from home, Al Nasr have taken 1.10 points per game from 10 outings (3W 2D 5L).

Goals in Recent Form

Al-Ittihad Kalba are averaging 1.15 goals scored and 1.35 conceded per game recently; Al Nasr are on 1.60 scored and 1.40 conceded.

On BTTS specifically: Al-Ittihad Kalba have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games.

Last 20 Results — Pro League

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

Al-Ittihad Kalba

Al-Ittihad Kalba

Blended
L D D L W
Al Nasr

Al Nasr

Blended
W L W L L
20 Played 20
5/8/7 W / D / L 7/4/9
1.15 Points Per Game 1.25
1.15 Avg Goals Scored 1.60
1.35 Avg Goals Conceded 1.40
2.50 Avg Goals / Game 3.00
5 Clean Sheets 6
12 BTTS 9
8 Over 2.5 Games 14
Al-Ittihad Kalba

Al-Ittihad Kalba

W
A Al Urooba
1–0 HT 0–0
04 Apr
L
A Al-Jazira
2–3 HT 1–1
15 Mar
D
H Al-Dhafra
2–2 HT 1–2
11 Mar
D
A Al-Wasl FC
1–1 HT 0–0
05 Mar
L
H Al Ain
0–2 HT 0–1
25 Feb
L
A Ajman
3–4 HT 0–1
19 Feb
L
H Sharjah FC
0–1 HT 0–0
04 Feb
L
H Baniyas SC
1–3 HT 0–2
08 Jan
W
A Khorfakkan
1–0 HT 1–0
31 Dec
W
H Al Wahda FC
2–1 HT 0–1
26 Dec
D
A Emirates Club
1–1 HT 0–0
20 Nov
D
H Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
0–0 HT 0–0
02 Nov
W
A Al Nasr
3–0 HT 2–0
28 Oct
W
H Al Urooba
2–1 HT 1–0
21 Oct
D
A Al-Dhafra
1–1 HT 1–0
28 Sep
D
H Al-Wasl FC
1–1 HT 1–0
23 Sep
L
A Al Ain
1–4 HT 0–4
17 Sep
D
H Ajman
1–1 HT 0–0
11 Sep
D
H Al-Jazira
0–0 HT 0–0
25 Aug
L
A Sharjah FC
0–1 HT 0–0
20 Aug
Al Nasr

Al Nasr

L
H Sharjah FC
0–2 HT 0–1
03 Apr
L
A Baniyas SC
1–2 HT 1–0
10 Mar
W
H Emirates Club
4–0 HT 0–0
05 Mar
L
A Khorfakkan
0–4 HT 0–2
25 Feb
W
H Al-Jazira
2–0 HT 1–0
19 Feb
D
A Al Urooba
1–1 HT 1–0
11 Feb
L
H Ajman
0–1 HT 0–0
06 Feb
L
H Al Wahda FC
1–2 HT 1–1
09 Jan
D
A Al-Dhafra
1–1 HT 1–1
30 Dec
L
A Al Ain
1–3 HT 0–0
25 Dec
D
H Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
1–1 HT 0–0
21 Nov
W
A Al-Wasl FC
2–1 HT 2–0
02 Nov
L
H Al-Ittihad Kalba
0–3 HT 0–2
28 Oct
W
A Sharjah FC
3–0 HT 1–0
22 Oct
D
H Baniyas SC
2–2 HT 0–0
29 Sep
W
A Emirates Club
4–0 HT 1–0
24 Sep
W
H Khorfakkan
3–0 HT 1–0
16 Sep
L
A Al-Jazira
1–2 HT 0–0
11 Sep
W
H Al Urooba
5–0 HT 3–0
26 Aug
L
A Ajman
0–3 HT 0–1
19 Aug

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What form are Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al Nasr in coming into this match?

Al-Ittihad Kalba have gone 5W 8D 7L in their last 20 games (1.15 PPG), while Al Nasr have gone 7W 4D 9L in their last 20 (1.25 PPG).

Which team has the better venue record — Al-Ittihad Kalba at home or Al Nasr away?

Al-Ittihad Kalba's home record (1.10 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Ittihad Kalba at home: 1.10 PPG; Al Nasr away: 1.10 PPG.

Have Al-Ittihad Kalba or Al Nasr been keeping clean sheets recently?

Al-Ittihad Kalba have kept a clean sheet in 25% of their recent games, Al Nasr in 30%.

⚔️ Rivalry Insight

Fixture History

10 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 11 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.

Streaks & Records

There's a clear current trend here: Al Nasr have taken the last 4 head-to-head results.

The biggest gap between the sides came on 28 Oct 2021, when Al-Ittihad Kalba won 0-3 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.

Al-Ittihad Kalba's record when hosting Al Nasr specifically: 1W 2D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.

Last 10 Meetings

Al-Ittihad Kalba

2

Al-Ittihad Kalba

3

Draws

Al Nasr

5

Al Nasr

Recent Meetings

Al Nasr
2–1
11 May 26
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al-Ittihad Kalba
0–1
16 Aug 25
Al Nasr
Al-Ittihad Kalba
2–3
19 May 25
Al Nasr
Al Nasr
3–2
10 Jan 25
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al Nasr
2–2
26 Apr 24
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al-Ittihad Kalba
0–0
26 Nov 23
Al Nasr
Al Nasr
3–0
02 Apr 23
Al-Ittihad Kalba
Al-Ittihad Kalba
5–3
29 Oct 22
Al Nasr
Al-Ittihad Kalba
2–2
22 Apr 22
Al Nasr
Al Nasr
0–3
28 Oct 21
Al-Ittihad Kalba

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

From 10 meetings on record, Al-Ittihad Kalba have won 2, Al Nasr have won 5, and 3 have been drawn.

When did Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al Nasr last play each other?

They last met on 11 May 2026, when Al Nasr 2-1 Al-Ittihad Kalba.

Who has won more matches between Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al Nasr?

Al Nasr have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 10 meetings.

📈 Trading Insight

First-Half Patterns

Al-Ittihad Kalba are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.

Al Nasr are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 20% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.

Full-Time Trends

BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Ittihad Kalba 60%, Al Nasr 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-Ittihad Kalba and 80% for Al Nasr. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 20% and 30% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.

On the defensive side: Al-Ittihad Kalba have failed to score in 40% of games.

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

Al-Ittihad Kalba Al-Ittihad Kalba Blended
Metric All
(20 games)
Venue
(10 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 12/20
(60%)
6/10
(60%)
2+ Goals Before HT 5/20
(25%)
2/10
(20%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 6/8
(75%)
2/4
(50%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 3/8
(37.5%)
1/4
(25%)
Winning at HT 5/20
(25%)
2/10
(20%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 2/20
(10%)
1/10
(10%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 2/20
(10%)
2/10
(20%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 12/20
(60%)
6/10
(60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 8/20
(40%)
4/10
(40%)
Over 3.5 Goals 5/20
(25%)
2/10
(20%)
Clean Sheet 5/20
(25%)
2/10
(20%)
Failed to Score 5/20
(25%)
4/10
(40%)
Al Nasr Al Nasr Blended
Metric All
(20 games)
Venue
(10 games)
Half-Time Metrics
1+ Goal Before HT 14/20
(70%)
8/10
(80%)
2+ Goals Before HT 6/20
(30%)
3/10
(30%)
0-0 HT → 1+ Goal 2nd Half 6/6
(100%)
2/2
(100%)
0-0 HT → 2+ Goals 2nd Half 5/6
(83.3%)
2/2
(100%)
Winning at HT 8/20
(40%)
5/10
(50%)
Lost Lead (Win HT → No Win FT) 2/20
(10%)
2/10
(20%)
Came From Behind (Lose HT → Draw/Win FT) 0/20
(0%)
0/10
(0%)
Full-Time Metrics
BTTS 9/20
(45%)
6/10
(60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 14/20
(70%)
8/10
(80%)
Over 3.5 Goals 6/20
(30%)
3/10
(30%)
Clean Sheet 6/20
(30%)
2/10
(20%)
Failed to Score 5/20
(25%)
2/10
(20%)

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do both teams usually score when Al-Ittihad Kalba play Al Nasr?

Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Al-Ittihad Kalba's games and 60% of Al Nasr's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.

Is Al-Ittihad Kalba vs Al Nasr usually a high-scoring fixture?

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

Do Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al Nasr tend to score early?

Al-Ittihad Kalba have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Al Nasr in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.

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Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al Nasr share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.

📝 Match Report

How It Unfolded

The points were shared at Ittihad Kalba Club Stadium, Regular Season - 21, as Al-Ittihad Kalba and Al Nasr drew 2-2 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 Kalba 1.32 xG and Al Nasr 1.27 xG, a combined 2.59. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al-Ittihad Kalba attack 0.83 / defence 1.25 against Al Nasr attack 0.81 / defence 1.36, drawn from 20/20 games (CurrentSeason).

On the result, the model split it Al-Ittihad Kalba 38% | Draw 26% | Al Nasr 36%, with Al-Ittihad Kalba to win its most likely call at 38%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.

Goals & Markets

The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 48%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. Over 3.5 was 26% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 53% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 55% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al-Ittihad Kalba 40%, Al Nasr 70%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.

Trading Patterns vs Reality

Al-Ittihad Kalba's trading profile (20 games, 10 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did.

Al Nasr's trading profile (20 games, 10 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 45% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and conceded here.

Form vs Result

The form lines were close — Al-Ittihad Kalba 1.15 PPG, Al Nasr 1.25 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Al-Ittihad Kalba (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 0.90 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 1.20 concession average — a leakier day than usual.

Verdict

Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.

💡 Key Insights

Model Goals market defied the model — 48% Over 2.5 probability, but 4 goals scored.
Model BTTS matched the model — 53% projected, both teams scored.
Trading Trading data backed up — the sides average 55% Over 2.5 historically, and this game went over.

⚠️ 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.