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Saudi Pro League: Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 11 match between Al Kholood and Al-Ettifaq and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Al-Ettifaq come to King Abdullah Stadium, Buraydah for the Saudi Pro League match this coming Saturday, Al Kholood will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Al Kholood are placed nineth with 12 points after nine matches. Al-Ettifaq occupy a position as eightth in the league on 15 points.

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Team form: Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq

Al Kholood Form

Al Kholood have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-0 by Al Riyadh, before Al Qadsiah ran out 0-5 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al-Faisaly, who came out 3-2 winners. Al Kholood won three of their previous six matches at King Abdullah Stadium, Buraydah in the Saudi Pro League. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring eight goals to nine against.

Al-Ettifaq Form

Al-Ettifaq have a win and a draw to show from their last three matches. They first finished even in a 1-1 draw with Al Khaleej, before they won a game against Neom SC with a 0-1 scoreline. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 1-4 defeat at the hands of Al Ittihad. Al-Ettifaq performed a very admirable four wins in six Saudi Pro League away matches, as well as two draws but no defeats. They scored 12 times, while also conceding four goals.

Betting facts for Al Kholood and Al-Ettifaq

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

  • In the last 4 Al Kholood home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 4 Al Kholood home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Al Kholood matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Al Kholood matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al Kholood home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Al-Ettifaq have won 3 of the last 4 away matches and the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • Al-Ettifaq have won 3 of the last 4 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Al-Ettifaq have won 3 of the last 4 away matches in the Saudi Pro League and the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • Al-Ettifaq have won 3 of the last 4 away matches in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al-Ettifaq away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5

Players in form: Al Kholood vs Al-Ettifaq

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Full-time result

Al Kholood won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at King Abdullah Stadium, Buraydah. They drew four and lost three as well, while Al-Ettifaq won five of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost three. Al-Ettifaq didn’t lose any of their 7 most recent away games.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Al Kholood only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Al-Ettifaq scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Al-Ettifaq managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al Kholood have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Al-Ettifaq.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Kholood, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al-Ettifaq’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.4 goals in these matches. Al Kholood conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.