Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 8 match between Al-Wehda and Al Khaleej and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
When Al Khaleej come to King Abdul Aziz Stadium for the Saudi Pro League match this coming Thursday, Al-Wehda will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Placed 14th in the table Al-Wehda have amassed six points after seven matches. On seven points, Al Khaleej rank 13th with seven matches played this season.
Form: Al-Wehda vs Al Khaleej
Al-Wehda Form
In their last three matches, Al-Wehda lost 2-0 against Al Nassr FC, drew 2-2 with Al-Fayha and recorded a 2-2 draw with Al-Raed. Al-Wehda just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six Saudi Pro League matches at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded ten goals.
Al Khaleej Form
Al Khaleej recorded a single draw in their previous three games, and they claimed it in a 0-0 match against Al-Fayha. Then Al Ittihad proved too strong in a 4-1 defeat, just like Al Ahli who won 0-3. Al Khaleej only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by nine goals to four.
Betting stats and facts for Al-Wehda and Al Khaleej
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al-Wehda and Al Khaleej. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 6 of the last 8 Al-Wehda matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Al-Wehda matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Al-Wehda home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Al-Wehda home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Al-Wehda home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Al Khaleej matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 15 of the last 17 Al Khaleej matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Al Khaleej away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Al Khaleej away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Al Khaleej away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Al-Wehda vs Al Khaleej
Odion Ighalo found the target two times in his previous six matches, whereas Khaled Narey just scored once in a similar number of matches.
Popular markets: Al-Wehda vs Al Khaleej
Full-time result
Al-Wehda claimed a measly one home win in 10 most recent games at King Abdul Aziz Stadium. However, they did draw four whilst losing five. Al Khaleej won four of their last 10 away games, with three draws and three defeats as well.
Both teams to score
Al-Wehda scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Al Khaleej scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Al Khaleej managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Both Team have scored in 3 last consecutive meetings between Al-Wehda and Al Khaleej when playing at King Abdul Aziz Stadium.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Al-Wehda’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Al Khaleej’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.6 goals in these matches. Astonishingly, Al-Wehda failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 13 matches.
Suggested bet: Al-Wehda vs Al Khaleej
To summarize, the upcoming Saudi Pro League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Al-Wehda vs Al Khaleej mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.