Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the Saudi Pro League round 14 game between Damac FC and Abha and offer team news, stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.
Both Damac FC and Abha are currently enjoying the comforts of mid-table in the Saudi Pro League. Both teams will be eager to make a push for an even stronger position, when going toe-to-toe on Saturday.
Damac FC rank tenth with 15 points to their name from 13 matches, while visitors Abha rank 13th in the table on 13 points.
Team form: Damac FC vs Abha
Damac FC Form
Aming to remain unbeaten, Damac FC managed to beat Al Akhdoud 2-0, before drawing 0-0 with Al-Taawoun. Most recently, they had to settle for a 2-2 draw with Al Ahli. In their last six Saudi Pro League home matches, Damac FC have two wins, while they’ve drawn four and lost zero. They scored 13 and conceded eight goals.
Abha Form
Despite losing their latest outing, results have generally been decent in the last three matches for Abha. They first took out Al Shabab by 2-1 before downing Al Akhdoud by 3-2. The winning streak came to an end against Al Ittihad, who ran out 4-2 winners. Abha didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Saudi Pro League matches, but managed one draws, while suffering five defeats. They conceded 16 and scored five goals themselves.
Betting stats for Damac FC and Abha
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Damac FC and Abha. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 6 of the last 7 home matches Damac FC played, both teams scored
- Damac FC have scored in 14 of the last 16 matches
- Damac FC have scored in 14 of the last 16 home matches
- Damac FC have not lost 9 of the last 11 home matches
- In 5 of the last 7 Damac FC home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Abha have lost 14 of the last 16 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Abha have not won the last 16 away matches in a row
- Abha have lost 15 of the last 16 away matches
- Abha have conceded in 30 of the last 32 away matches
- Abha have conceded in 26 of the last 28 matches
Players under-the-radar: Damac FC vs Abha
Karl Toko Ekambi shows decent form right now for Abha, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Damac FC, who are strong favourites this coming Saturday. Siding with Georges-Kevin N’Koudou also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.
Popular markets: Damac FC vs Abha
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at Damac Club Stadium across all tournaments Damac FC won three times, drew five and lost two times. Abha claimed zero wins, one draw and nine defeats in their last 10 games away. Abha did not lose any of their last 6 matches at home. Amazingly, Abha failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 11 matches. Damac FC have beaten Abha in 3 consecutive home league meetings
Both teams to score
Damac FC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Abha scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Abha games. Of the previous 10 outings, Damac FC scored the opening goal six times, whereas their opponents were first on target in three of their last 10 games. Damac FC have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Abha.
Total goals
In Damac FC’s last ten games, there have been over 2.5 goals in six of them. They managed to average 1.7 goals goals per match across all tournaments. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten outings for Abha, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches. Abha conceded a goal in their last 11 matches.
Recommended tip: Damac FC vs Abha
Here we present a free betting tip for this Saudi Pro League match. The prediction is formed as a conclusion based on the abovementioned stats and facts for Damac FC and Abha.