Saudi Pro League: Al Akhdoud vs Damac FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Akhdoud and Damac FC who meet up on Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Both Al Akhdoud and Damac FC need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Saudi Pro League table. The match takes place at Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Al Akhdoud are number 17 in the table on five points after ten matches. Damac FC rank as number 16 with six points after ten matches played.

Team form: Al Akhdoud vs Damac FC

Al Akhdoud Form

Only a single draw prevents Al Akhdoud from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They came up short in a 2-0 defeat against Al-Fayha, before drawing 1-1 with Al Shabab. They came up empty-handed once again when Al Nassr FC ran out as 3-0 winners. Al Akhdoud managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. In the remaining four, they drew one and lost three, as they scored nine and conceded 12 goals.

Damac FC Form

In their previous three matches, Damac FC drew 1-1 with Al Riyadh, 0-0 with Al Najma and 1-1 with Al Qadsiah. Damac FC are winless in their last six away games in the Saudi Pro League, in which they drew three and lost three. They conceded 12 goals while scoring five themselves.

Betting facts for Al Akhdoud and Damac FC

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

Players in form: Al Akhdoud vs Damac FC

Saeed Al-Rubaie is the most prolific Saudi Pro League marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Damac FC look to Valentin Vada, hoping he can add to his current total of three Saudi Pro League goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Al Akhdoud vs Damac FC

Full-time result

Al Akhdoud claimed all three points three times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing two along the way. They endured defeat in five of the games in this run. Damac FC won one of their last 10 games away, while drawing five and losing four in this series of matches. Damac FC drew their last six Saudi Pro League matches. Damac FC have not lost to Al Akhdoud in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al Akhdoud scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Damac FC scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive home games Al Akhdoud played. Both teams have scored in the last 5 consecutive away games Damac FC played. Damac FC should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Tuesday, as Al Akhdoud only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Damac FC claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Al Akhdoud saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Damac FC, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches.