Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 5 match between Al Fateh FC and Al Akhdoud and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Al Fateh FC enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Akhdoud swing by on Saturday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Al Akhdoud currently have only one point on their account as they have drawn once in the first four rounds of the current Saudi Pro League season. On the other hand, the hosts obtained three points from their opening four games, earning them a place as number 16 in the table.
Form: Al Fateh FC vs Al Akhdoud
Al Fateh FC Form
Showing inconsistent form, Al Fateh FC lost two of their past three matches, going down 3-2 against Al Shabab, before beating Al Ahli 1-0. The joy was short-lived, as Al-Ettifaq proved too strong in a 1-2 defeat. Al Fateh FC claimed four wins in their last six Saudi Pro League matches at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded six and scored ten goals.
Al Akhdoud Form
Al Akhdoud were unable to pick up a single good result in their last three matches, as they were first beaten 0-3 by Al Hilal. Next up, Al-Ettifaq won 1-0, before losing 3-1 against Damac FC. Al Akhdoud managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Saudi Pro League. On top of winning once they also drew two as well as losing three, while scoring eight time and letting in four.
Betting stats for Al Fateh FC and Al Akhdoud
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Fateh FC and Al Akhdoud. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 Al Fateh FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Al Fateh FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Al Fateh FC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Al Fateh FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Al Fateh FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Al Akhdoud matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Al Akhdoud away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Al Akhdoud matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Al Akhdoud away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Al Akhdoud away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Al Fateh FC vs Al Akhdoud
Djaniny is showing good form for Al Fateh FC, scoring two goals in their last six matches. Knowledge Musona scored once in his previous half dozen outings.
Betting markets: Al Fateh FC vs Al Akhdoud
Full-time result
Al Fateh FC won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium. They drew three and lost three as well, while Al Akhdoud won one of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost six.
Both teams to score
Al Fateh FC scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Curiously, Al Akhdoud only scored the opening goal of the match in one of the last ten away games. Al Akhdoud managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Fateh FC, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Al Akhdoud, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches.
Suggested bet: Al Fateh FC vs Al Akhdoud
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Fateh FC 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.