Saudi Pro League: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Ahli – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 16 match between Al-Ettifaq and Al Ahli and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al-Ettifaq welcome Al Ahli on Monday 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 16 match.

Al-Ettifaq are number 11 in the table on 18 points after 15 matches. Al Ahli rank as number 5 with 26 points after 15 matches played.

Team form: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Ahli

Al-Ettifaq Form

Al-Ettifaq added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Al Khaleej by 1-2. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 2-3 defeat against Al Kholood, followed up by a 0-3 win against Damac FC. Al-Ettifaq are without a win in their last six Saudi Pro League matches on home soil, which produced a record of zero draws and six defeats, in which they conceded 16 and scored four goals.

Al Ahli Form

Despite losing their latest outing, results have generally been decent in the last three matches for Al Ahli. They first took out Al-Taawoun by 2-4 before downing Al Shabab by 3-2. The winning streak came to an end against Al Kholood, who ran out 1-0 winners. Al Ahli managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Saudi Pro League away matches, in which they scored eight while also conceding five times. They also experienced zero draws and three defeats.

Betting stats and facts for Al-Ettifaq and Al Ahli

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

In-form players: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Ahli

With three goals in six matches Moussa Dembele has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Al Ahli and their defence. The visitors hope Riyad Mahrez adds another to his current tally of three goals in his latest matches.

Betting markets: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Ahli

Full-time result

Al-Ettifaq claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing seven. Al Ahli won six of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost three of the games in this run.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al-Ettifaq scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Al Ahli scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Al Ahli managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al-Ettifaq have scored in 9 consecutive home meetings with Al Ahli.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al-Ettifaq, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al Ahli’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches.