Saudi Pro League: Al Hazem vs Al Hilal – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 31 match between Al Hazem and Al Hilal and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al Hazem enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Hilal swing by on Saturday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

While Al Hilal are chasing the lead in the Saudi Pro League after collecting 71 points in 29 rounds, Al Hazem trail by 38 points after 30 rounds, leaving them as number 9 in the table.

Team form: Al Hazem vs Al Hilal

Al Hazem Form

Al Hazem collected two wins and a draw from their last three matches, as they ran out 2-0 and 2-1 winners against Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh, respectively. Against Neom SC, they had to settle for a draw as the match finished even with a 1-1 scoreline. Al Hazem have been in potent form at Al Hazem Club Stadium, winning no less than five of the past six Saudi Pro League matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 12 goals while letting in five.

Al Hilal Form

Al Hilal look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 2-2 with Al-Taawoun, before downing first Al Kholood by 6-0, then Damac FC in a 1-0 win. Al Hilal won half their previous six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, as well as seeing three draws and suffering zero defeats. They scored 16 goals whilst conceding seven.

Betting stats for Al Hazem and Al Hilal

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

In-form players: Al Hazem vs Al Hilal

It’s been a great season for Karim Benzema so far with 16 goals to his name across all tournaments this season. He also hit the target five times in his last six games, and no doubt Al Hilal want him to continue this productive spell against Al Hazemthis coming Saturday.

Betting markets: Al Hazem vs Al Hilal

Full-time result

Al Hazem won seven of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing two as well. Al Hilal won six from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost zero in this run. Al Hazem didn’t lose any of their previous 6 matches at Al Hazem Club Stadium. Good luck taking on Al Hilal currently, as they look back on an excellent streak of 37 games without defeat. Al Hilal struck a rich vein of form some weeks back, as they are now without defeat in nothing less than 19 away matches in a row. Al Hilal have not lost to Al Hazem in 8 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Al Hazem only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Astonishingly, Al Hilal scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Al Hilal will feel optimistic about scoring on Saturday with Al Hazem managing a measly one clean sheet in the previous 10 games. The latter fought their way to four clean sheets in their previous 10 games. Al Hilal have scored in 8 consecutive meetings with Al Hazem when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Al Hazem’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off 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 2.6 times on average in these matches. Al Hilal scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.