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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 29 match between Al Kholood and Al Akhdoud and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Mid-placed Al Kholood face relegation-threatened Al Akhdoud at Al Hazem Club Stadium in round 29 of the Saudi Pro League in a match that kick-offs this coming Wednesday. The visitors have a lot more at stake, but are lacking in quality.

Al Kholood approach round 29 as number 12 in the Saudi Pro League table with 31 points on their account so far. With 28 rounds behind them, Al Akhdoud have amassed 25 points, placing them as number 17 in the standings.

Team form: Al Kholood vs Al Akhdoud

Al Kholood Form

Al Kholood have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-2 by Al-Taawoun, before Al Shabab ran out 2-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Damac FC, who came out 1-3 winners. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Al Kholood but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six Saudi Pro League matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring nine goals while conceding nine.

Al Akhdoud Form

Al Akhdoud currently look solid after going three matches unbeaten. They laid the groundworks by beating Al-Orobah FC with a 0-1 scoreline, before settling for a draw in a 1-1 game against Al-Taawoun. Their latest match once again had them draw, this time 0-0 against Al Shabab. Al Akhdoud claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by eight goals to two.

Betting facts for Al Kholood and Al Akhdoud

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Kholood and Al Akhdoud. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al Kholood vs Al Akhdoud

Myziane Maolida is the most prolific Saudi Pro League marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Al Akhdoud look to Saviour Godwin, hoping he can add to his current total of two Saudi Pro League goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Al Kholood won six of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing four times. Al Akhdoud won three of their last 10 games away from home, with two draws and five defeats as well. Al Kholood lost their previous 4 matches.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Al Kholood only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Curiously, Al Akhdoud only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Al Akhdoud managed the first goal of the game in only two of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Kholood were first on target in two of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Al Kholood’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Al Akhdoud, who managed to score 0.6 times in those matches. Al Kholood conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.