Al Ittihad vs Al Nassr Prediction 5 September 2026
📢 Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr meet in the standout fixture of matchday 5 in the Pro League. Both clubs are already in the upper reaches of the table, with the hosts sitting fifth and the visitors second. Given the quality of their squads and the attacking potential on both sides, this looks set to be one of the most entertaining matches of the week.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official meetings, Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr have faced each other 36 times. The hosts have won 13, the visitors 16, with 7 draws. Al-Nassr also have the edge in goals scored, netting 62 to Al-Ittihad's 48. The average is 3.06 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Al Ittihad - Al Nassr
Al-Ittihad Jeddah Team Overview
Al-Ittihad have picked up eight points from their opening four matches of the new season and sit fifth, still unbeaten. Across their last ten games, they have won six and lost just two, averaging exactly two goals per match. In the previous round they drew 0-0 away to Al-Fateh, despite clearly creating the better chances - 2.63 xG to 1.37. They failed to convert that superiority, but overall they look reasonably balanced at the start of the season, conceding an average of just 0.75 goals per game.
Match Results: Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Al Nassr Team Overview
Al-Nassr have made an even stronger start to the championship and sit second after four rounds with a perfect 12 points. Over their last ten matches, they have won seven, drawn one and lost two, averaging around 2.6 goals per game. In the previous round, Al-Nassr beat Al-Taawun 2-1, with their dominance clearly reflected in the xG figures as well (1.93 against 0.63). Their winning run has now reached five matches in a row, so they come into the meeting with Al-Ittihad in excellent form.
Match Results: Al Nassr
Match Result Prediction
Al-Ittihad have been consistently solid at home, covering the handicap +1.5 in 19 of their last 20 home matches. This season they are unbeaten at home (one win, one draw) and unbeaten overall (two wins, two draws). That kind of home stability makes Al-Ittihad Handicap +1.5 a reliable option even accounting for the quality of the opposition. This selection is priced at 1.63*.
Total Goals Prediction
Al-Nassr matches have been high-scoring this season: the team are averaging 3 goals per game overall, and 2.6 per game across their last 10 matches. Total Goals - Over 2.5 has landed in six consecutive Al-Nassr matches, which supports the current trend towards high-scoring outcomes. Al-Ittihad have also been averaging 2 goals per game over their last 10 matches, which further backs the case for a productive encounter. This market is priced at 1.43*.
Reliable Bet
Al-Ittihad have scored at home in 11 of their last 12 matches, which reflects a consistent attacking threat on their own ground. Across their last 10 home matches, they have averaged 1.75 goals per game. Given that level of consistency, Al-Ittihad Team Total - Over 0.5 at 1.37* looks like a reliable option.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the three most likely correct scores are: 1:2 (9.68%), 1:1 (7.77%) and 1:3 (7.49%). Our own most likely outcome is 2:3.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Both sides have powerful attacks and are capable of creating chances regularly even against strong opposition. Al-Nassr in particular have been prolific away from home: at least four goals have been scored in 7 of their last 8 away matches. Al-Ittihad are unlikely to sit back defensively in a home game against a direct rival either, so the conditions point towards open football. Our bet is Total Goals - Over 3.5.
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