Saudi Pro League: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Akhdoud – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 13 match between Al-Ettifaq and Al Akhdoud and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Al-Ettifaq enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Akhdoud swing by on Friday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Ranked as number 8 in the Saudi Pro League standings, Al-Ettifaq, have so far collected 16 points this season, while Al Akhdoud collected five points. This puts them up as number 17 after 11 rounds.

Team form: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Akhdoud

Al-Ettifaq Form

Al-Ettifaq collected two wins and a draw from their last three matches, as they ran out 3-2 and 0-2 winners against Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh, respectively. Against Al Nassr FC, they had to settle for a draw as the match finished even with a 2-2 scoreline. Al-Ettifaq claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew three and lost one, scored nine goals and conceded 12.

Al Akhdoud Form

A draw is all that prevents Al Akhdoud from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They claimed this single draw against Al Shabab as the match ended 1-1 before getting trounced against Al Nassr FC by a 3-0 score. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Damac FC won the game and the exact score was 0-1. Al Akhdoud managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Saudi Pro League. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 11 time and letting in four.

Betting facts for Al-Ettifaq and Al Akhdoud

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-Ettifaq and Al Akhdoud played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Akhdoud

Saeed Al-Rubaie shows decent form right now for Al Akhdoud, 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 Friday. Siding with Georginio Wijnaldum also look a nice prospect as he scored five goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.

Popular betting markets: Al-Ettifaq vs Al Akhdoud

Full-time result

Al-Ettifaq claimed five wins, drew four and lost one of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Akhdoud won three, drew two and lost five of their last 10 games away. Al-Ettifaq didn’t lose any of their previous 5 matches.

Both teams to score

Al-Ettifaq scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Al Akhdoud only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Al-Ettifaq probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Friday, as Al Akhdoud managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Al-Ettifaq’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al Akhdoud, who managed to score 0.7 times in those matches.