Saudi Pro League: Neom SC vs Al-Fayha – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 1 match between Neom SC and Al-Fayha and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Neom SC start the season as favourites to land the Saudi Pro League crown. They launch their title bid this coming Friday at home in an opening day fixture with Al-Fayha at King Khalid Sport City Stadium.

Team form: Neom SC vs Al-Fayha

Neom SC Form

In has been a bit of everything for Neom SC in their previous three matches, where they first beat Al Shabab by 2-1. This was followed by a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Al Hilal, before an encounter with Al-Ettifaq produced a 1-1 draw. Neom SC claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew three and lost one, scored eight goals and conceded seven.

Al-Fayha Form

Al-Fayha endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-2 by Al Qadsiah, before Damac FC ran out 3-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al Hilal, who came out 0-1 winners. In their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Fayha won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying nine goals conceded and nine scored.

Betting stats and facts for Neom SC and Al-Fayha

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

In-form players: Neom SC vs Al-Fayha

Fashion Sakala shows decent form right now for Al-Fayha, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Neom SC, who are strong favourites this coming Friday. Siding with Said Benrahma also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.

Betting markets: Neom SC vs Al-Fayha

Full-time result

Neom SC won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at King Khalid Sport City Stadium. They drew three and lost three as well, while Al-Fayha won two of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost six. Al-Fayha did not lose any of their last 5 matches at home. Al-Fayha conceded a goal in their previous 8 matches.

Both teams to score

Neom SC scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Al-Fayha scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Al-Fayha should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Friday, as Neom SC only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al-Fayha claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Neom SC saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Al-Fayha’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.7 goals in these matches. Neom SC conceded a goal in their last 7 matches. Al-Fayha conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.