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Saudi Pro League: Al-Fayha vs Al-Faisaly – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 12 match between Al-Fayha and Al-Faisaly and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Al-Faisaly come to Majmaah Sports City for the Saudi Pro League match on Saturday, Al-Fayha will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Placed 15th in the table Al-Fayha have amassed eight points after 11 matches. On ten points, Al-Faisaly rank 14th with 11 matches played this season.

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Team form: Al-Fayha vs Al-Faisaly

Al-Fayha Form

Al-Fayha only added a single draw to their account in their last three games, where they lost 2-0 and 2-3 against Al Khaleej and Al Ahli respectively. At least they managed a 2-2 draw with Al Hazem. Al-Fayha only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Majmaah Sports City in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded 12 goals.

Al-Faisaly Form

Al-Faisaly claimed a single victory in their last three matches. They started with a 2-2 draw against Al Shabab. Afterwards, a 1-3 defeat against Al Nassr FC followed, before beating Abha 0-1. Al-Faisaly only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by 11 goals to seven.

Betting stats for Al-Fayha and Al-Faisaly

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

  • In 6 of the last 8 Al-Fayha home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Al-Fayha home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al-Fayha home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al-Fayha home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Faisaly matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Faisaly matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Faisaly matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al-Faisaly matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players in form: Al-Fayha vs Al-Faisaly

Jason is the most prolific Saudi Pro League marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Al-Faisaly look to Alexandre Mendy, hoping he can add to his current total of four Saudi Pro League goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Al-Fayha vs Al-Faisaly

Full-time result

Al-Fayha claimed all three points three times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing three along the way. They endured defeat in four of the games in this run. Al-Faisaly won two of their last 10 games away, while drawing three and losing five in this series of matches.

Both teams to score

Al-Fayha scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Al-Faisaly only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Al-Fayha played. Al-Faisaly will feel optimistic about scoring this coming Saturday with Al-Fayha managing a measly two clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to three clean sheets in their previous 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al-Fayha, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al-Faisaly, who managed to score one time in those matches.