Saudi Pro League: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 21 match between Al-Taawoun and Al Khaleej and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

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

Al-Taawoun are placed fiveth with 38 points after 19 matches. Al Khaleej occupy a position as eightth in the league on 25 points.

Team form: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej

Al-Taawoun Form

Al-Taawoun are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Al Nassr FC by a 1-0 score, before winning 1-0 against Al Akhdoud. They were back on the losing side in a 1-0 defeat against Al-Ettifaq. Al-Taawoun put four wins on the board in their previous six Saudi Pro League matches at the Al-Taawoun Club Stadium. They drew twice while losing none, scored nine goals while conceding three.

Al Khaleej Form

Al Khaleej recorded a single draw in their previous three games, and they claimed it in a 0-0 match against Al Shabab. Then Al-Fayha proved too strong in a 3-1 defeat, just like Al Qadsiah who won 0-1. Al Khaleej 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 17 time and letting in nine.

Betting facts for Al-Taawoun and Al Khaleej

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

Players on top: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej

Giorgos Masouras scored four goals in six Saudi Pro League games for Al Khaleej. This took his total for the season up to ten goals scored in Saudi Pro League. Roger Martinez is the man to point out for the home side, scoring six times in six Saudi Pro League outings.

Betting markets: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej

Full-time result

Al-Taawoun claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Al Khaleej won three of their last 10 games away, while drawing two and losing five in this series of matches. Al-Taawoun are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 8 matches without defeat. Al-Taawoun have not lost to Al Khaleej in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al-Taawoun scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Al Khaleej got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 10 consecutive away games Al Khaleej played. Al Khaleej managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al-Taawoun were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Al-Taawoun have scored in 6 consecutive league meetings with Al Khaleej.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al-Taawoun, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Al Khaleej, who scored 1.6 times on average in these matches. Al-Taawoun’s last 3 matches had less than three goals.