Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Hazem and Al-Ettifaq who meet up this coming Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Al-Ettifaq go up against Al Hazem on Friday for a Saudi Pro League meeting at Al Hazem Club Stadium.
Team form: Al Hazem vs Al-Ettifaq
Al Hazem Form
In the last three outings, Al Hazem beat Al Akhdoud by 2-1, lost 4-0 against Al Nassr FC, before drawing 1-1 with Al Ittihad. Al Hazem won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored nine and conceded 14 goals.
Al-Ettifaq Form
It is all or nothing with Al-Ettifaq, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 2-0 against Al Hilal, before beating Al Fateh FC 4-3. Unable to build on that, they lost 4-0 against Al Qadsiah. Al-Ettifaq won half their previous six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored seven goals whilst conceding 14.
Betting stats for Al Hazem and Al-Ettifaq
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 Hazem and Al-Ettifaq played across all tournaments.
- In the last 7 Al Hazem home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 7 Al Hazem home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Al Hazem matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Al Hazem matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Hazem matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al-Ettifaq have lost the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Al-Ettifaq have lost the last 3 away matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Al-Ettifaq have lost the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Al-Ettifaq have lost the last 3 away matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Al-Ettifaq away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players on top: Al Hazem vs Al-Ettifaq
It has been an excellent season for Georginio Wijnaldum who managed to score an impressive 12 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target three times in his last six outings. Al-Ettifaq are looking to him against Al Hazem, hoping he keeps his momentum going.
Popular betting markets: Al Hazem vs Al-Ettifaq
Full-time result
Al Hazem claimed three wins, drew one and lost six of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al-Ettifaq won five, drew one and lost four of their last 10 games away. Al-Ettifaq have not lost to Al Hazem in 8 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Al Hazem scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Al-Ettifaq scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Al-Ettifaq managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al-Ettifaq have scored in 8 consecutive meetings with Al Hazem when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of Al Hazem’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al-Ettifaq’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches. Astonishingly, Al Hazem failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 13 matches.
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