Saudi Pro League: Al Akhdoud vs Al Shabab – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Akhdoud and Al Shabab who meet up this coming Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Al Akhdoud welcome Al Shabab on Friday in the Saudi Pro League, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 11 match.

Placed 14th in the table Al Akhdoud have amassed eight points after ten matches. On 21 points, Al Shabab rank fourth with ten matches played this season.

Form: Al Akhdoud vs Al Shabab

Al Akhdoud Form

Only a single draw prevents Al Akhdoud from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 0-1 defeat against Al Riyadh, before drawing 1-1 with Al Ahli. They came up empty-handed once again when Al-Taawoun ran out as 1-0 winners. Al Akhdoud claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Saudi Pro League, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored six and conceded seven goals.

Al Shabab Form

Al Shabab suffered a couple of disappointments in their last three matches as they were run over by Damac FC in a 1-0 defeat. Al Nassr FC also proved too hard to handle as they won 1-2, before Al Shabab were able to strike back in a 3-1 win against Al-Wehda. Al Shabab claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, as well as no draw but two defeats. They also banged in seven goals, whilst conceding two.

Betting stats and facts for Al Akhdoud and Al Shabab

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al Akhdoud and Al Shabab played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al Akhdoud vs Al Shabab

With two goals in six matches Christian Bassogog has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Al Shabab and their defence. The visitors hope Abderrazak Hamdallah adds another to his current tally of three goals in his latest matches.

Betting markets: Al Akhdoud vs Al Shabab

Full-time result

Al Akhdoud won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City. They drew two and lost six as well, while Al Shabab won six of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost three.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al Akhdoud scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Al Shabab scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Al Shabab have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Al Akhdoud have been able to keep a clean sheet in two of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al Akhdoud’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Al Shabab played across all tournaments. They scored 1.4 times on average in the process.

Betting prediction: Al Akhdoud vs Al Shabab

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Akhdoud and Al Shabab 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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