Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al-Ettifaq and Al Kholood who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Al Kholood face a daunting first assignment in the Saudi Pro League when they visit the title favourites Al-Ettifaq on the opening day of the new campaign.
Team form: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Kholood
Al-Ettifaq Form
Al-Ettifaq recorded two wins and a draw in their last three matches. They started off drawing 0-0 with Damac FC. Next up was a 1-3 win against Al Ahli, before Al-Wehda were defeated in 2-1 win. Al-Ettifaq claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew two and lost one, as they scored six and conceded five goals.
Al Kholood Form
In their last three matches, Al Kholood lost against Al Ahli by 4-1, beat Al-Fayha by 2-0 winning 1-2 against Al-Raed. Al Kholood claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by 19 goals to six.
Betting facts for Al-Ettifaq and Al Kholood
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al-Ettifaq and Al Kholood. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 8 Al-Ettifaq home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 8 Al-Ettifaq home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Al-Ettifaq matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Al-Ettifaq matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al-Ettifaq home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Al Kholood have lost 6 of the last 7 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Al Kholood have lost 6 of the last 7 away matches in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 5 of the last 6 Al Kholood away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Al Kholood away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Al Kholood have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
In-form players: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Kholood
Myziane Maolida shows decent form right now for Al Kholood, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Al-Ettifaq, who are strong favourites this coming Thursday. Siding with Georginio Wijnaldum also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.
Popular markets: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Kholood
Full-time result
Al-Ettifaq won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium. They drew two and lost three as well, while Al Kholood won two of their last 10 games away. They drew zero and lost eight. Al-Ettifaq did not lose any of their last 5 matches on home soil.
Both teams to score
Al-Ettifaq scored first in six of their last ten home games. Interestingly, Al Kholood scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Al Kholood managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Al-Ettifaq’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 five of Al Kholood’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches.
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