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Saudi Pro League: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ahli – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Fateh FC and Al Ahli who meet up on Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Al Ahli come to Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium for the Saudi Pro League match this coming Friday, Al Fateh FC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Al Fateh FC are placed 15th with three points after seven matches. Al Ahli occupy a position as sixth in the league on 12 points.

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Form: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ahli

Al Fateh FC Form

Two draws were the best Al Fateh FC could manage in the previous three matches. They drew 0-0 with Al Ittihad, before finishing even in a 0-0 draw against Al-Taawoun. Their most recent match brought a 4-2 defeat against Neom SC. Al Fateh FC managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored six and conceded five goals.

Al Ahli Form

The results have been up and down for Al Ahli, who beat Al Riyadh by 5-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 3-2 against Al Qadsiah, before claiming a victory in a 3-1 game against Al Hazem. Al Ahli won half their previous six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored ten goals whilst conceding 11.

Betting facts for Al Fateh FC and Al Ahli

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

  • In 10 of the last 11 Al Fateh FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 10 of the last 11 Al Fateh FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Al Fateh FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Al Fateh FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Al Fateh FC home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 11 of the last 12 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Al Ahli matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Al Ahli away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Al Ahli have lost the last 3 away matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ahli

Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Lukas Haraslin will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al Ahli hope Ivan Toney can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of ten Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.

Betting markets: Al Fateh FC vs Al Ahli

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium across all tournaments Al Fateh FC won three times, drew three and lost four times. Al Ahli claimed four wins, two draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Al Fateh FC have beaten Al Ahli in 3 consecutive home league meetings

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Al Fateh FC only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Al Ahli got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Ahli managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Fateh FC were first on target in two of their last 10 outings. Al Fateh FC have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Al Ahli.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Fateh FC, who scored an average of 0.6 goals along the way. In the last ten games for Al Ahli, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.9 times goals per game themselves.