Saudi Pro League: Al Ahli vs Al Hazem – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 21 match between Al Ahli and Al Hazem and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al Ahli enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Hazem swing by on Thursday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Sitting two places behind the top of the table, Al Ahli claimed 44 points after 19 rounds. Meanwhile, Al Hazem amassed 21 points and rank as number 11 in the Saudi Pro League at the moment.

Team form: Al Ahli vs Al Hazem

Al Ahli Form

In their last three matches, Al Ahli won 0-3 and 4-0 against first Neom SC then Al-Ettifaq, before drawing 0-0 against Al Hilal. Al Ahli took six wins in their last six Saudi Pro League matches on home soil, as they scored 17 and let in five goals.

Al Hazem Form

In has been a bit of everything for Al Hazem in their previous three matches, as they first beat Damac FC by 2-1. This was followed by a disappointing 0-4 defeat against Al Shabab, before an encounter with Al Fateh FC produced a 1-1 draw. In their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, Al Hazem won twice, while also recording three draws. They endured one defeat in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying eight goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting facts for Al Ahli and Al Hazem

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

Players in form: Al Ahli vs Al Hazem

It has been a great season for Ivan Toney so far as he currently has 18 goals on his account during this season. He also hit the net nine times in his last six games, leaving Al Ahli hoping he delivers against Al Hazem this coming Thursday as well. Siding with him to score in the upcoming game seems like a reasonable choice.

Popular markets: Al Ahli vs Al Hazem

Full-time result

Al Ahli claimed all three points seven times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in one of the games in this run. Al Hazem won three of their last 10 games away, while drawing five and losing two in this series of matches. Al Ahli are a tough nut to crack right now, with no less than 9 matches without defeat. Al Ahli have gone through an impressive 10 games without losing even once as the home side. Al Hazem conceded a goal in their last 9 matches. Al Ahli have not lost to Al Hazem in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Ahli scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Al Hazem got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Al Ahli have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Al Hazem managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Ahli were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings. Al Ahli have scored in 16 consecutive league meetings with Al Hazem.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Al Ahli’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 2.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Al Hazem played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals themselves during this run. Al Hazem conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.