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

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

Al Khaleej welcome Al Hilal on Tuesday 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 28 match.

One spot behind the leader of the table, Al Hilal have claimed 74 points after 30 rounds, while Al Khaleej have amassed 37 points and are now ranked as number 11 in the Saudi Pro League standings.

Form: Al Khaleej vs Al Hilal

Al Khaleej Form

Al Khaleej recorded two wins in their last three matches, but started off by losing 1-0 against Al Fateh FC. They responded by beating Al Najma 3-1, and followed that up by winning 0-2 against Damac FC. Al Khaleej claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew zero and lost four, scored seven goals and conceded 12.

Al Hilal Form

In their last three matches, Al Hilal first beat Al Kholood 6-0, then Damac FC by 1-0 and finally Al Hazem by 0-3. Al Hilal recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, in which they banged in 18 goals, whilst conceding six. They remained undefeated, but did draw twice.

Betting facts for Al Khaleej and Al Hilal

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Khaleej and Al Hilal. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al Khaleej vs Al Hilal

It is difficult to look past Karim Benzema, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target six times in recent Saudi Pro League matches for Al Hilal, with a total for the season saying 17 goals scored in this Saudi Pro League campaign. With four goals lately for Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League, Joshua King is also a player to look out for.

Popular markets: Al Khaleej vs Al Hilal

Full-time result

Al Khaleej won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium. They drew one and lost five as well, while Al Hilal won six of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost zero. Good luck taking on Al Hilal currently, as they look back on an excellent streak of 38 games without defeat. Al Hilal struck a rich vein of form some weeks back, as they are now without defeat in nothing less than 20 away matches in a row.

Both teams to score

Al Khaleej scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Al Hilal scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Al Hilal have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Al Hilal should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Tuesday, as Al Khaleej only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al Hilal claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 games. Al Hilal have scored in 6 consecutive meetings with Al Khaleej when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al Khaleej’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Al Hilal, six of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 2.7 times goals per game themselves. Al Hilal scored at least once in their previous 11 matches on the bounce.