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

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Ace Football team previews the Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Fayha and Al-Raed and offers the latest team news, stats, and free betting tips with the best odds.

The Saudi Pro League tie at Majmaah Sports City this coming Friday sees home team Al-Fayha up against Al-Raed.

Al-Raed could be excused for feeling a little down on their luck, as they find themselves on the 13th place in the league table with meagre three points as four rounds of the season are behind us. The opponents Al-Fayha have fought their way to five points which leaves them sitting 8th in the Saudi Pro League table.

Form: Al-Fayha vs Al-Raed

Al-Fayha Form

It is neither good nor disastrous for Al-Fayha with just two points from their last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Al Hilal, followed by another draw. This time 0-0 against Al Hazem, before going down in a 2-1 defeat against Abha. Al-Fayha claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew two and lost two, scored seven goals and conceded eight.

Al-Raed Form

In their last three matches, Al-Raed lost against Abha and Al Hilal by 1-0 and 0-4, respectively, and beat Al Riyadh by 3-0. Al-Raed didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Saudi Pro League matches, but managed two draws, while suffering four defeats. They conceded 13 and scored six goals themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Al-Fayha and Al-Raed

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al-Fayha and Al-Raed. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 34 of the last 36 Al-Fayha home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 18 of the last 20 Al-Fayha matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Al-Fayha have not lost 7 of the last 8 matches
  • Al-Fayha have not won 7 of the last 9 home matches
  • In 5 of the last 7 Al-Fayha matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Al-Raed have lost the last 3 matches in a row without scoring a goal
  • Al-Raed have conceded in 18 of the last 20 away matches
  • Al-Raed have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • Al-Raed have not won 11 of the last 13 matches
  • Al-Raed have not won 9 of the last 10 away matches

Players to watch: Al-Fayha vs Al-Raed

Mohammed Fouzair shows decent form right now for Al-Raed, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Al-Fayha, who are strong favourites this coming Friday. Siding with Fashion Sakala also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.

Full-time result

Al-Fayha won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Majmaah Sports City. They drew four and lost three as well, while Al-Raed won one of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost five. Al-Fayha have not lost to Al-Raed in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al-Fayha scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Al-Raed scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Al-Fayha managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Al-Fayha have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Al-Raed.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al-Fayha, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Al-Raed, who scored 1.5 times on average in those matches.

The match between Al-Fayha and Al-Raed should be an interesting one to watch and play some bets on, too. Therefore, we have come up with a free betting tip for this Saudi Pro League game.

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