Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 9 match between Al Ahli and Al Qadasiya and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Al Ahli enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Qadasiya swing by on Friday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Al Ahli are number 5 in the table on 16 points after eight matches. Al Qadasiya rank as number 4 with 17 points after eight matches played.
Team form: Al Ahli vs Al Qadasiya
Al Ahli Form
In their last three matches, Al Ahli drew 1-1 with Al Shabab before recording another draw with Al Riyadh in a 1-1 match and beat Al Ittihad with a 0-1 scoreline. Al Ahli managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored 11 and conceded nine goals.
Al Qadasiya Form
Al Qadasiya claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 0-0 draw against Al Akhdoud. Afterwards, a 2-0 defeat against Al-Taawoun followed, before beating Al Kholood 4-0. Al Qadasiya won three of a possible six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored seven while also conceding seven times.
Betting facts for Al Ahli and Al Qadasiya
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Ahli and Al Qadasiya. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 8 of the last 9 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Al Ahli matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al Ahli have won 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Ahli matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Qadasiya away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al Qadasiya away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Al Ahli vs Al Qadasiya
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Ivan Toney brings great form to the table, as he is now on four goals in six games. Surely, Al Ahli will start him against Al Qadasiya, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Julian Quinones, who notched up four goals in his past six games.
Betting markets: Al Ahli vs Al Qadasiya
Full-time result
Al Ahli won five of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing four and losing one as well. Al Qadasiya won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew five and lost two in this run. Al Ahli are on a fine streak of 9 matches without defeat.
Both teams to score
Al Ahli scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Al Qadasiya got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Al Qadasiya managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Al Ahli saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Al Qadasiya, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.6 times goals per game.
