Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Akhdoud and Al Hilal who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Al Akhdoud comes up against Al Hilal as of late.
Placed 13 in the table Al Akhdoud have amassed seven points after eight matches. On 20 points, Al Hilal rank one with eight matches played this season.
Form: Al Akhdoud vs Al Hilal
Al Akhdoud Form
In their last three games, Al Akhdoud lost 0-1 against Al Ittihad, got defeated 0-1 by Al Khaleej before winning 1-2 against Al-Raed. Al Akhdoud did not win any of their last six Saudi Pro League matches at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City. They came through these matches with a record of zero draws and four defeats, in which they conceded six and scored one goals.
Al Hilal Form
Al Hilal are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Al Riyadh by 6-1. This was followed by a 1-1 with Damac FC and a 2-0 win against Al Shabab. Al Hilal came through their last six away games in the Saudi Pro League with four wins. Of those six matches, they drew once and lost once in which, they scored 15 and conceded seven.
Betting stats for Al Akhdoud and Al Hilal
Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on the data from the last couple of matches that Al Akhdoud and Al Hilal played across all competitions.
- Al Akhdoud have lost the last 3 home matches in a row without scoring a goal
- In the last 5 Al Akhdoud matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Al Akhdoud have lost 4 of the last 5 matches without scoring a goal
- Al Akhdoud have lost the last 3 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Al Akhdoud have lost the last 3 home matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Al Hilal have not lost the last 11 matches in a row
- Al Hilal have scored in the last 11 matches in a row
- In 8 of the last 10 matches Al Hilal played, both teams scored
- Al Hilal have won 5 of the last 6 away matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Al Hilal have won 5 of the last 6 away matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
Players in form: Al Akhdoud vs Al Hilal
Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Leandre Tawamba Kana will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al Hilal hope Salem Al-Dawsari can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of six Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.
Betting markets: Al Akhdoud vs Al Hilal
Full-time result
Al Akhdoud won zero of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing four times. Al Hilal won seven of their last 10 games away from home, with one draws and two defeats as well. Al Hilal are on a great streak of 10 matches without losing. Al Hilal didn’t lose any of their 5 most recent away games.
Both teams to score
Al Akhdoud scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous eight games. Al Hilal scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Al Hilal managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
In the past eight matches for Al Akhdoud across all competitions, over 2.5 goals happened in two times of them with an average of 0.6 goals goals scored by themselves. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al Hilal, who managed to score 2.7 times in those matches. Al Hilal scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.
Recommended tip: Al Akhdoud vs Al Hilal
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Akhdoud and Al Hilal 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.