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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al-Fayha and Al Hilal who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Al-Fayha welcome Al Hilal on Thursday 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 34 match.

While Al Hilal are chasing the lead in the Saudi Pro League after collecting 81 points in 33 rounds, Al-Fayha trail by 38 points after 33 rounds, leaving them as number 10 in the table.

Form: Al-Fayha vs Al Hilal

Al-Fayha Form

In their last three matches, Al-Fayha won 4-2 against Al Riyadh, before losing 1-2 against Al Qadsiah and 3-0 to Damac FC. Al-Fayha only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Saudi Pro League matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded nine goals.

Al Hilal Form

Al Hilal are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Al Khaleej by 1-2. This was followed by a 1-1 with Al Nassr FC and a 2-0 win against Neom SC. Al Hilal claimed a remarkable four wins from six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, going undefeated as they also drew twice. They also banged in 13 goals, whilst conceding six.

Betting stats and facts for Al-Fayha and Al Hilal

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

In-form players: Al-Fayha vs Al Hilal

He banged in 17 goals so far this season, and Karim Benzema also hammered in four goals in his last six games in this tournament. No doubt, he will be hungry for more, when travelling to face Al-Fayha.

Popular betting markets: Al-Fayha vs Al Hilal

Full-time result

Al-Fayha claimed five wins, drew three and lost two of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Hilal won five, drew five and lost zero of their last 10 games away. Good luck taking on Al Hilal currently, as they look back on an excellent streak of 41 games without defeat. Al Hilal struck a rich vein of form some weeks back, as they are now without defeat in nothing less than 22 away matches in a row. Al Hilal have beaten Al-Fayha in impressive 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Al-Fayha scored first in six of their last ten home games. Astonishingly, Al Hilal scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Al Hilal should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Thursday, as Al-Fayha only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al Hilal claimed six clean sheets in their last 10 games. Al Hilal have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Al-Fayha when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Al-Fayha saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Al Hilal, who scored 2.5 times on average in these matches. Al-Fayha conceded a goal in their last 7 matches. Al Hilal are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 14 matches.