Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 16 match between Al Najma and Al Fateh FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Mid-placed Al Fateh FC visit Al Najma, who are currently struggling to put some distance between themselves and the relegation-zone. This is a round 16 match taking place at Al Najma Club Stadium this coming Friday.
Al Najma are number 18 in the table on two points after 14 matches. Al Fateh FC rank as number 10 with 20 points after 14 matches played.
Team form: Al Najma vs Al Fateh FC
Al Najma Form
A draw was the best Al Najma could muster in their previous three games. They claimed a 2-2 draw against Al Khaleej, before getting trounced 3-4 against Al-Ettifaq. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Al Hazem ran out 3-2 winners. Al Najma didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six Saudi Pro League games at the Al Najma Club Stadium. They have a record of one draws and five defeats, in which they conceded 14 and scored eight goals.
Al Fateh FC Form
In their last three matches, Al Fateh FC first beat Al Shabab 2-0, then Neom SC by 0-1 and finally Al Riyadh by 3-1. Al Fateh FC won twice, while also recording two draws, and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches says eight goals conceded and five scored.
Betting facts for Al Najma and Al Fateh FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Najma and Al Fateh FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In the last 3 Al Najma matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 3 Al Najma home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 3 Al Najma matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 3 Al Najma home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Al Najma matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Al Fateh FC have won the last 4 matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- Al Fateh FC have won the last 4 matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 2.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Al Fateh FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Al Fateh FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al Fateh FC have won the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players in form: Al Najma vs Al Fateh FC
Look no further than Lazaro, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League, while Matias Vargas managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Al Fateh FC in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Betting markets: Al Najma vs Al Fateh FC
Full-time result
Al Najma didn’t win a single one of their previous 10 games Al Najma Club Stadium across all tournaments, but did at least manage to draw one along the way. They endured five defeats in this run. Al Fateh FC won three of their last 10 league games away, as well as drawing three and losing four. Al Fateh FC won their last 5 matches on the bounce.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Al Najma only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Al Fateh FC got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Fateh FC managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Al Najma’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Al Fateh FC, who scored 1.6 times on average in these matches. Al Fateh FC scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.
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