Al-Nassr 4-0 Al Shabab – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson rates Al-Nassr at 45% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Fixture Analysis
It is a Pro League clash, Regular Season - 4 as Al-Nassr welcome Al Shabab to Al Awal Park at King Saud University. Kick-off is set for Tuesday 29 August 2023 at 19:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Pro League games this season, Al-Nassr have gone 5W 2D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.70 PPG return. Last five: D W L L W. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Al-Nassr have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, Al-Nassr have posted 8W 1D 1L at Al Awal Park at King Saud University — 2.50 PPG. They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground. Their home PPG of 2.50 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.70 — Al-Nassr are significantly better at Al Awal Park at King Saud University than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al Shabab stand at 2W 2D 6L from 10 Pro League matches — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L W D L D. 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. 1 clean sheet 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 Shabab have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Al Shabab's form when playing away from home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 road games this term (1.40 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 90% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 1.40 exceeds their overall 0.80 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
Al-Nassr carry the stronger recent momentum — 0.90 PPG ahead of their opponents on 1.70 vs 0.80. The form data is a point in their favour, and where the price allows, it is the cleaner directional bet.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 2 wins apiece for Al-Nassr, 1 for Al Shabab and 1 shared spoils from 4 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 4 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 23 May 2023, ended 3–2 with Al-Nassr 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 Data
Al-Nassr trading profile (33 games, 16 at home): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; they lead at the break 48% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 36%; they keep a clean sheet 52% of the time.
Al Shabab trading profile (33 games, 16 at away): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; they lead at the break 48% of the time; BTTS occurs in 81% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Nassr 36% versus Al Shabab 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Nassr 58% | Al Shabab 64%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Nassr 1.74 xG and Al Shabab 1.42 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 1.113 / defence 0.976 | Al Shabab attack 1.047 / defence 1.281. League average goals — home 1.218 / away 1.390. Al Shabab bring a strong defensive rating of 1.281 — this is suppressing Al-Nassr's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 33 Al-Nassr games / 33 Al Shabab games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Nassr 45% | Draw 23% | Al Shabab 32%. Fair-value odds: Al-Nassr 2.22 | Draw 4.35 | Al Shabab 3.12. Al-Nassr hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (23%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 61% | BTTS probability 63% | Total xG 3.16. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 61% — the 3.16 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 63% reflects that both xG figures (1.74 / 1.42) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Al-Nassr as the most likely outcome at 45% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al-Nassr offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 3.16 combined xG gives a 61% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 3.3 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.0 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 63% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al-Nassr 50% | Al Shabab 90% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 32% 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.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 4 | Venue: Al Awal Park at King Saud University • Kick-off: Tuesday 29 Aug 2023, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Nassr 45% | Draw 23% | Al Shabab 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 61% | BTTS 63% | xG Al-Nassr 1.74 / Al Shabab 1.42 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Nassr attack 1.113 / def 0.976 | Al Shabab attack 1.047 / def 1.281 | league avg home 1.218 / away 1.390 • Poisson stance: Al-Nassr (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.74
Al-Nassr xG
Expected Goals
1.42
Al Shabab xG
63%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
61%
Over 2.5
39%
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-Nassr vs Al Shabab kick off?
Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab kicked off at 19:00 on Tuesday 29 August 2023 at Al Awal Park at King Saud University.
What was the final score in Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab?
Al-Nassr 4 - 0 Al Shabab.
Where is Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab being played?
The match is being played at Al Awal Park at King Saud University.
What competition is Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab part of?
Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab is a Regular Season - 4 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab?
Our statistical model gives Al-Nassr a 45% chance of winning, Al Shabab a 32% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Al-Nassr the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab?
Our model estimates a 63% probability that both Al-Nassr and Al Shabab will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 61%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Nassr and Al Shabab?
Record (4 meetings): Al-Nassr 2W | Draws 1 | Al Shabab 1W.
What form are Al-Nassr and Al Shabab in?
Al-Nassr (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 1.00 | L5 D-W-L-L-W. Al Shabab (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-W-D-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Al-Nassr's attack at 1.11x the league average against Al Shabab's defence at 1.28x — combine the two and it projects 1.74 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Al Shabab's attack versus Al-Nassr's defence, projects 1.42 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 33/33 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 11.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.1%), 1-2 (7.5%). Together the top three scorelines make up 28% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Nassr Win
45%
2.22
23%
4.29
32%
3.16
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.5%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
9.1%
Home win
1 – 2
7.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.74
Al-Nassr xG
Total xG
3.16
1.42
Al Shabab xG
2.22
45%
Home win
4.29
23%
Draw
3.16
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
82%
Over 1.5
1.22
18%
Under 1.5
5.56
61%
Over 2.5
1.64
39%
Under 2.5
2.56
39%
Over 3.5
2.56
61%
Under 3.5
1.64
21%
Over 4.5
4.76
79%
Under 4.5
1.27
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
63%
BTTS Yes
1.60
37%
BTTS No
2.67
Clean Sheet
24%
4.15
18%
5.68
Win to Nil
11%
9.19
6%
17.97
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4.2 | 6.0 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 7.4 | 10.5 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 9.1 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 3.7 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Shabab?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.9%.
How many goals are Al-Nassr and Al Shabab expected to score?
The model projects 1.74 expected goals for Al-Nassr and 1.42 for Al Shabab, a combined total of 3.16.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Al-Nassr's recent record stands at 21W 7D 5L from 33 games, a 2.12 PPG return, with D-W-L-L-W in the last five. It's still early in the season for Al-Nassr, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Al Shabab, meanwhile, have gone 17W 7D 9L across 33 games — 1.76 PPG, with L-W-D-L-D in their last five. It's still early in the season for Al Shabab, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Al-Nassr on 2.12 PPG, Al Shabab on 1.76. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, Al-Nassr have managed 12W 3D 1L from 16 games — 2.44 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Al Shabab's away record stands at 7W 3D 6L across 16 trips, a 1.50 PPG haul.
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 2.09 goals scored and 0.67 conceded per game recently; Al Shabab are on 1.82 scored and 1.15 conceded. Al Shabab's attacking output running into Al-Nassr's solid defensive record is the key goals-market tension in this fixture.
Defensively: Al-Nassr have kept a clean sheet in 52% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 33 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Nassr
Early Season
Al Shabab
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Nassr and Al Shabab in coming into this match?
Al-Nassr have gone 21W 7D 5L in their last 33 games (2.12 PPG), while Al Shabab have gone 17W 7D 9L in their last 33 (1.76 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Nassr at home or Al Shabab away?
Al-Nassr's home record (2.44 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Nassr at home: 2.44 PPG; Al Shabab away: 1.50 PPG.
Have Al-Nassr or Al Shabab been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Nassr have kept a clean sheet in 52% of their recent games, Al Shabab in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al-Nassr and Al Shabab runs to 10 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 7 May 2026, roughly 3 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 29 Aug 2023, when Al-Nassr won 4-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Al-Nassr's record when hosting Al Shabab specifically: 4W 1D 0L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
7
Al-Nassr
2
Draws
1
Al Shabab
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Nassr and Al Shabab?
From 10 meetings on record, Al-Nassr have won 7, Al Shabab have won 1, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Al-Nassr and Al Shabab last play each other?
They last met on 7 May 2026, when Al Shabab 2-4 Al-Nassr.
Who has won more matches between Al-Nassr and Al Shabab?
Al-Nassr have the better head-to-head record, with 7 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 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
Al Shabab are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 19% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 19% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Al-Nassr at 50%, Al Shabab at 81%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 62% for Al-Nassr and 75% for Al Shabab. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 50% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al-Nassr keep a clean sheet in 44% of their matches.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Nassr home games / Al Shabab 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 Shabab?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 50% of Al-Nassr's games and 81% of Al Shabab's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al-Nassr vs Al Shabab usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 62% of Al-Nassr's matches and 75% of Al Shabab's.
Do Al-Nassr and Al Shabab tend to score early?
Al-Nassr have had a goal before half-time in 88% of their recent matches, Al Shabab in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Al-Nassr run riot with a 4-0 hammering of Al Shabab.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al-Nassr beat Al Shabab 4-0 at Al Awal Park at King Saud University, Regular Season - 4, 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-Nassr 1.74 xG and Al Shabab 1.42 xG, a combined 3.16. The scoreboard read 4-0 for 4 actual goals. Al-Nassr beat their projection by 2.3 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Al Shabab landed 1.4 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al-Nassr attack 1.11 / defence 0.98 against Al Shabab attack 1.05 / defence 1.28, drawn from 33/33 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al-Nassr 45% | Draw 23% | Al Shabab 32%, with Al-Nassr to win its most likely call at 45%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 61%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 82% and landed. Over 3.5 was 39% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 63% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al-Nassr 58%, Al Shabab 64%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 47%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al-Nassr's trading profile (33 games, 16 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 36% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 52% of the time, and duly kept one.
Al Shabab's trading profile (33 games, 16 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Al-Nassr 2.12 PPG, Al Shabab 1.76 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Al-Nassr win broke the near-deadlock. Al-Nassr (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 2.12 average — above their attacking norm. Al Shabab (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.88 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 4 against a 1.62 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.