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Saudi Pro League: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ahli – Betting preview

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

Al Ahli go up against Al Fateh FC this coming Friday for a Saudi Pro League meeting at Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium.

Al Fateh FC are placed 17th with five points after nine matches. Al Ahli occupy a position as fourth in the league on 19 points.

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Form: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ahli

Al Fateh FC Form

A draw was the best Al Fateh FC could muster in their previous three games. They claimed a 1-1 draw against Damac FC, before getting trounced 2-5 against Al-Taawoun. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Al Hilal ran out 2-1 winners. Al Fateh FC managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. In the remaining four, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored 11 and conceded 15 goals.

Al Ahli Form

Al Ahli look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 1-1 with Al Riyadh, before downing first Al Ittihad by 0-1, then Al Qadsiah in a 2-1 win. Al Ahli claimed 13 points in their last six Saudi Pro League matches, winning four, drawing once as well as losing once. They conceded three and scored six goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Al Fateh FC and Al Ahli

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

  • In 8 of the last 10 Al Fateh FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Al Fateh FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al Fateh FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al Fateh FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Al Fateh FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 5 Al Ahli away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 6 Al Ahli matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Al Ahli have won the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals

Players on top: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ahli

Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Mourad Batna, who is performing well for Al Fateh FC. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Saudi Pro League outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Al Ahli.The visitors will be looking to Ivan Toney to find the net once again, after managing two Saudi Pro League goals for Al Ahli in recent matches.

Betting markets: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ahli

Full-time result

Al Fateh FC won five of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing five times. Al Ahli won seven of their last 10 games away from home, with three draws and zero defeats as well. Al Ahli have hit a nice vein of form with 10 matches now without losing. Al Ahli remained without defeat in 5 away games on the bounce.

Both teams to score

Al Fateh FC scored first in six of their last ten home games. Impressively, Al Ahli scored the first goal in eight out of previous ten games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Al Fateh FC games Al Ahli have won to nil in their last 3 away games. Al Ahli should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Friday, as Al Fateh FC only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al Ahli claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Al Fateh FC saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al Ahli, who managed to score 1.9 times in those matches. Al Fateh FC conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches.