Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Al-Nassr at 62% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 11 sees Al-Nassr travel to to take on Al-Faisaly FC. The game is scheduled for Friday 23 October 2026, 13:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Pro League games this season, Al-Faisaly FC have gone 0W 3D 3L from 6 outings — a 0.50 PPG return. Last five: L D L D D. They are averaging 0.67 goals per game and conceding 1.67 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 6 outings provides some defensive foundation. Al-Faisaly FC have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Al-Faisaly FC's form when playing at home: 0W 2D 1L across 3 games at this term (0.67 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.33 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al-Nassr stand at 7W 1D 2L from 10 Pro League matches — 2.20 PPG. Last five: W W W L W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.50 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. 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.
Al-Nassr's form when playing away from home: 8W 0D 2L across 10 road games this term (2.40 PPG). They are averaging 3.00 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 5 away clean sheets from 10 games (50%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
Form points away from home here. Al-Nassr's 2.20 PPG return is 1.70 points per game ahead of Al-Faisaly FC's 0.50 — the visitors are the form-based selection, and Double Chance is an alternative worth pricing if the outright looks tight.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Al-Faisaly FC, 1 for Al-Nassr and 0 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 3.5 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 15 Jan 2022, ended 0–4 with Al-Nassr winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.5 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Al-Faisaly FC in-play tendencies (6 games, 3 at home): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 33% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games; they fail to score in 50% of games.
Al-Nassr in-play tendencies (6 games, 3 at away): they score before half-time in 100% of fixtures; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 100% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Faisaly FC 50% versus Al-Nassr 67%; no strong lean in either direction. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Al-Faisaly FC 33% | Al-Nassr 100%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Faisaly FC 0.80 xG and Al-Nassr 1.93 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-Faisaly FC attack 0.611 / defence 1.034 | Al-Nassr attack 1.447 / defence 0.976. League average goals — home 1.339 / away 1.286. Al-Faisaly FC's attack strength of 0.611 is below the league average — the 0.80 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Al-Nassr have an above-average attack strength of 1.447 — the away xG of 1.93 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 6 Al-Faisaly FC games / 40 Al-Nassr games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Faisaly FC 12% | Draw 26% | Al-Nassr 62%. Fair-value odds: Al-Faisaly FC 8.33 | Draw 3.85 | Al-Nassr 1.61. The model has a clear lean to Al-Nassr (62%) — a 50pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 51% | BTTS probability 49% | Total xG 2.72. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 51%/49% — the total xG of 2.72 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 49% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Al-Nassr as the most likely outcome at 62% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 26% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.72 combined xG gives a 51% probability to Over 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 49% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al-Faisaly FC 33% | Al-Nassr 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 11 | Venue: • Kick-off: Friday 23 Oct 2026, 13:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Faisaly FC 12% | Draw 26% | Al-Nassr 62% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 51% | BTTS 49% | xG Al-Faisaly FC 0.80 / Al-Nassr 1.93 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Faisaly FC attack 0.611 / def 1.034 | Al-Nassr attack 1.447 / def 0.976 | league avg home 1.339 / away 1.286 • Poisson stance: Al-Nassr (62%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.80
Al-Faisaly FC xG
Expected Goals
1.93
Al-Nassr xG
49%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
51%
Over 2.5
29%
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-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr kick off?
Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr is scheduled to kick off at 13:30 on Friday 23 October 2026.
What competition is Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr part of?
Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr is a Regular Season - 11 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr?
Our statistical model gives Al-Faisaly FC a 12% chance of winning, Al-Nassr a 62% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Al-Nassr the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 51%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr?
Record (2 meetings): Al-Faisaly FC 1W | Draws 0 | Al-Nassr 1W.
What form are Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr in?
Al-Faisaly FC (all comps): 0W-3D-3L in 6 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.67 / GA 1.67 | L5 L-D-L-D-D. Al-Nassr (all comps): 7W-1D-2L in 10 | 2.20 PPG | GF 2.50 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-W-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Al-Faisaly FC's attack rating (0.61) and Al-Nassr's defence rating (0.98), the model arrives at 0.80 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Nassr's attack versus Al-Faisaly FC's defence, projects 1.93 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 6/40 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 0-2 emerges as the single most likely result, at 12.2%. Close behind: 1-1 (11.4%), 0-1 (11.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Nassr Win
12%
8.00
26%
3.86
62%
1.62
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
12.6%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 2
12.2%
Away win
1 – 1
10.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.80
Al-Faisaly FC xG
Total xG
2.72
1.93
Al-Nassr xG
8.00
12%
Home win
3.86
26%
Draw
1.62
62%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
51%
Over 2.5
1.96
49%
Under 2.5
2.04
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.03
51%
BTTS No
1.97
Clean Sheet
15%
6.86
45%
2.22
Win to Nil
2%
54.84
28%
3.61
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.6 | 12.6 | 12.2 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 | 5.2 | 10.1 | 9.7 | 6.2 | 3.0 | 1.2 |
| 2 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| 3 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr?
Our Poisson model rates 0-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.2%.
How many goals are Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr expected to score?
The model projects 0.80 expected goals for Al-Faisaly FC and 1.93 for Al-Nassr, a combined total of 2.72.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 62%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 6 outings, Al-Faisaly FC have picked up 0.50 PPG on a 0W 3D 3L record — L-D-L-D-D across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Al-Faisaly FC, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Al-Nassr's form line: 5W 0D 1L from 6 games, 2.50 PPG, last five W-W-W-L-W. It's still early in the season for Al-Nassr, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Put side by side, Al-Nassr are the form team by 2.00 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Al-Faisaly FC.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Al-Faisaly FC have posted 0.67 PPG from 3 outings (0W 2D 1L).
On the road, Al-Nassr have gone 2W 0D 1L from 3 away games — 2.00 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 2.50 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Al-Nassr's season.
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-Faisaly FC are averaging 0.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per game recently; Al-Nassr are on 2.50 scored and 1.00 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al-Nassr in 67%.
Last 6 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Faisaly FC
Early Season
Al-Nassr
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr in coming into this match?
Al-Faisaly FC have gone 0W 3D 3L in their last 6 games (0.50 PPG), while Al-Nassr have gone 5W 0D 1L in their last 6 (2.50 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Faisaly FC at home or Al-Nassr away?
Al-Nassr's away record (2.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Faisaly FC at home: 0.67 PPG; Al-Nassr away: 2.00 PPG.
Have Al-Faisaly FC or Al-Nassr been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Faisaly FC have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Al-Nassr in 33%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 15 January 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Al-Faisaly FC
0
Draws
1
Al-Nassr
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr?
From 2 meetings on record, Al-Faisaly FC have won 1, Al-Nassr have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr last play each other?
They last met on 15 January 2022, when Al-Nassr 4-0 Al-Faisaly FC.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Al-Faisaly FC see a goal before the break in 33% of their matches.
Al-Nassr 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 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 33% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Faisaly FC 33%, Al-Nassr 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 0% (Al-Faisaly FC) and 100% (Al-Nassr).
On the defensive side: Al-Faisaly FC keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Al-Nassr in 33%; Al-Faisaly FC have failed to score in 67% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Faisaly 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-Faisaly FC play Al-Nassr?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Al-Faisaly FC's recent matches and 67% of Al-Nassr's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al-Faisaly FC vs Al-Nassr usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 0% of Al-Faisaly FC's recent games and 100% of Al-Nassr's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al-Faisaly FC and Al-Nassr tend to score early?
Al-Faisaly FC have had a goal before half-time in 33% of their recent matches, Al-Nassr in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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