Saudi Pro League: Al Hilal vs Al Ahli – Betting preview

Ace Football team offers the Saudi Pro League round 11 match preview for Al Hilal and Al Ahli who meet up this coming Friday. The pre-match analysis includes the latest fixture stats and facts and a free betting tip for our readers.

Al Hilal are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 11 of the Saudi Pro League this coming Friday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Al Ahli, whom they welcome on home soil at King Fahd International Stadium.

Al Hilal have taken the lead in the Saudi Pro League after collecting 26 points from their initial ten encounters. Al Ahli trail by four points after ten rounds, leaving them as number 4 in the table on 22 points.

Form: Al Hilal vs Al Ahli

Al Hilal Form

Al Hilal swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 2-0 against Al Shabab. They went on to defeat Al Akhdoud 0-3 and made it three on the spin against Al Khaleej in a 1-0 victory. Al Hilal won five of their last six Saudi Pro League matches at the King Fahd International Stadium, scoring 15 and conceding four along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.

Al Ahli Form

In their last three matches, Al Ahli drew 0-0 with Al-Ettifaq, beat Al Ittihad by 0-1 and beat Al-Wehda by 3-1. Al Ahli won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches says 11 goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats and facts for Al Hilal and Al Ahli

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Hilal and Al Ahli. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players under-the-radar: Al Hilal vs Al Ahli

Riyad Mahrez shows decent form right now for Al Ahli, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Al Hilal, who are strong favourites on Friday. Siding with Aleksandar Mitrovic also look a nice prospect as he scored six goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.

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Full-time result

Al Hilal claimed six wins, drew four and lost zero of their last 10 home games across all tournaments. Al Ahli won three, drew three and lost four of their last 10 games away. Al Hilal are on a fantastic streak of no less than 12 matches in a row without defeat. Al Hilal are on a fantastic streak of no less than 11 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Al Hilal have beaten Al Ahli in 5 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Al Hilal scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Al Ahli got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Hilal have won-to-nil in 3 consecutive games. Al Ahli have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than eight times in their previous 10 outings. Al Hilal scored the first goal of the game in eight of their last 10 games. Al Hilal have scored in 5 consecutive home meetings with Al Ahli.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet in five of Al Hilal’s past ten matches across all tournaments. They scored 2.9 goals on average along the way. Betting on over 2.5 goals in the last ten Al Ahli-matches would have returned some winnings in six of them. Al Ahli managed to score an average of two times goals per game.

Betting prediction: Al Hilal vs Al Ahli

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Hilal and Al Ahli seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Saudi Pro League match.

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