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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 12 match between Al Kholood and Al Hilal and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Al Kholood welcome Al Hilal on Wednesday 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 12 match.

One spot behind the leader of the table, Al Hilal have claimed 26 points after ten rounds, while Al Kholood have amassed nine points and are now ranked as number 12 in the Saudi Pro League standings.

Team form: Al Kholood vs Al Hilal

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 4-0 by Al Qadsiah, before Al Hazem ran out 1-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al-Taawoun, who came out 0-2 winners. Al Kholood claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew zero and lost three, as they scored 12 and conceded nine goals.

Al Hilal Form

In their last three matches, Al Hilal first beat Al Najma 2-4, then Al Fateh FC by 2-1 and finally Al Khaleej by 3-2. Al Hilal performed a very admirable four wins in six Saudi Pro League away matches, as well as two draws but no defeats. They scored 19 times, while also conceding nine goals.

Betting stats for Al Kholood and Al Hilal

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al Kholood and Al Hilal played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al Kholood vs Al Hilal

Ramiro Enrique has three strikes in six Saudi Pro League matches for Al Kholood, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Al Hilal. The visitors are looking to Marcos Leonardo, who has provided his team with four Saudi Pro League goals.

Betting markets: Al Kholood vs Al Hilal

Full-time result

Of their last 10 matches at home across all tournaments Al Kholood won four times and lost six as well. Al Hilal won seven times, drew two and lost one of their last 10 games away from home. Al Kholood lost their last 5 matches. Al Hilal have a great record of 7 wins on the bounce. Al Hilal are on a great streak of 10 away matches without losing.

Both teams to score

Al Kholood scored first in six of their last ten home games. Al Hilal scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Al Hilal should be able to score at least once on Wednesday as Al Kholood failed in keeping a single clean sheet in those last 10 outings. Al Hilal managed five clean sheets in their 10 most recent outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Al Kholood’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Al Hilal, who scored 2.7 times on average in these matches. Al Kholood conceded a goal in their last 11 matches. Al Hilal are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 80 matches.