Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 8 match between Al Ahli and Al Akhdoud and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Al Ahli enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Akhdoud swing by this coming Friday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Al Ahli are number 7 in the table on ten points after seven matches. Al Akhdoud rank as number 17 with four points after seven matches played.
Team form: Al Ahli vs Al Akhdoud
Al Ahli Form
Al Ahli added two wins to their account in their three most recent outings, as they beat Damac FC by 4-2. Their next match left them empty-handed in a 1-2 defeat against Al Hilal, followed up by a 0-3 win against Al Khaleej. Al Ahli won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League, where they also lost twice but drew none. They scored 14 goals and conceded seven times.
Al Akhdoud Form
Al Akhdoud have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Al Fateh FC by 2-4. Disappointment followed, going down 1-2 against Al Ittihad, and 0-1 against Al Riyadh. Al Akhdoud claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches reads seven goals conceded and eight scored.
Betting stats for Al Ahli and Al Akhdoud
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al Ahli and Al Akhdoud played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 Al Ahli matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al Ahli home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Al Ahli home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Al Akhdoud matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Al Akhdoud matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al Akhdoud have lost 5 of the last 7 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Al Akhdoud have lost 5 of the last 7 matches in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 Al Akhdoud away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Al Ahli vs Al Akhdoud
Knowledge Musona shows decent form right now for Al Akhdoud, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Al Ahli, who are strong favourites on Friday. Siding with Ivan Toney also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.
Popular betting markets: Al Ahli vs Al Akhdoud
Full-time result
Of their last 10 matches at home across all tournaments Al Ahli won seven times and lost three as well. Al Akhdoud won two times, drew three and lost five of their last 10 games away from home.
Both teams to score
Al Ahli scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Interestingly, Al Akhdoud scored the opening goal of the match in just one of their last ten games. In the last 10 games played, Al Akhdoud opened to scoring only once, while Al Ahli scored the opener eight times in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Al Ahli’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Al Akhdoud played across all tournaments. They scored one time on average in the process.
Betting prediction: Al Ahli vs Al Akhdoud
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Ahli and Al Akhdoud seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Saudi Pro League match.