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Saudi Pro League: Al-Fayha vs Al Ahli – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 10 match between Al-Fayha and Al Ahli and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Al-Fayha welcome Al Ahli on Monday in the Saudi Pro League, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 10 match.

Placed 14th in the table Al-Fayha have amassed seven points after nine matches. On 15 points, Al Ahli rank sixth with nine matches played this season.

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Team form: Al-Fayha vs Al Ahli

Al-Fayha Form

Al-Fayha only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 0-0 against Al Shabab, followed by another draw. This time 1-1 against Al Riyadh, before going down in a 2-0 defeat against Al Khaleej. Al-Fayha claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Saudi Pro League, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored seven and conceded 11 goals.

Al Ahli Form

Al Ahli won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 3-2 against Al Qadsiah, before beating Al Hazem 3-1. Another win followed, this time by 0-4 against Al Fateh FC. Al Ahli won three of a possible six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, as well as playing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored 12 while also conceding ten times.

Betting facts for Al-Fayha and Al Ahli

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-Fayha and Al Ahli played across all tournaments.

  • In 10 of the last 12 Al-Fayha matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Al-Fayha matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Al-Fayha matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 3 Al-Fayha matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 7 Al-Fayha home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 12 of the last 13 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Al Ahli matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Al Ahli away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Al Ahli matches the sum of goals was over 3.5

In-form players: Al-Fayha vs Al Ahli

It has been an excellent season for Ivan Toney who managed to score an impressive 11 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target eight times in his last six outings. Al Ahli are looking to him against Al-Fayha, hoping he keeps his momentum going.

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Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at Majmaah Sports City across all tournaments Al-Fayha won three times, drew three and lost four times. Al Ahli claimed five wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Al Ahli have not lost to Al-Fayha in 7 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al-Fayha scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Al Ahli scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Al Ahli managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al Ahli have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Al-Fayha when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al-Fayha’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Al Ahli, who managed to hit the net 2.4 times on average in these games. Al Ahli’s last 4 matches had more than three goals.