Saudi Pro League: Al Hilal vs Al Fateh FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 15 match between Al Hilal and Al Fateh FC and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Al Fateh FC come to Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium for the Saudi Pro League match on Thursday, Al Hilal will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Al Hilal enjoy the view from the top of the table with 37 points after 14 matches. Al Fateh FC find themselves positioned as number 18 in the Saudi Pro League with six points following 14 rounds.

Form: Al Hilal vs Al Fateh FC

Al Hilal Form

Al Hilal swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 1-2 against Al Shabab. They went on to defeat Al-Raed 3-2 and made it three on the spin against Al-Orobah FC in a 0-5 victory. Al Hilal took six wins in their last six Saudi Pro League matches on home soil, as they scored 17 and let in six goals.

Al Fateh FC Form

Al Fateh FC only managed to gain a single draw in their past three games. First, they suffered a 1-2 defeat against Al Riyadh. Then a 2-2 draw with Al Shabab followed, before Al-Wehda claimed a 1-2 victory. Al Fateh FC didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Saudi Pro League matches, but managed one draws, while suffering five defeats. They conceded 12 and scored three goals themselves.

Betting stats for Al Hilal and Al Fateh FC

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 Hilal and Al Fateh FC played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al Hilal vs Al Fateh FC

Mourad Batna shows decent form right now for Al Fateh FC, 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 Hilal, who are strong favourites on Thursday. Siding with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.

Popular betting markets: Al Hilal vs Al Fateh FC

Full-time result

Al Hilal won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing one in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Al Fateh FC won zero of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing two and losing eight. Amazingly, Al Hilal are on a streak of 29 home matches without defeat. Somehow Al Fateh FC failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 matches.

Both teams to score

Al Hilal scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Al Fateh FC scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Al Hilal managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Al Hilal have scored in 15 consecutive home meetings with Al Fateh FC.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Hilal, who scored an average of 2.5 goals along the way. Of the last ten games for Al Fateh FC, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of one time goals per game. Al Hilal are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 50 matches. Al Fateh FC conceded a goal in their last 12 matches.