Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 9 match between Al Hilal and Al Fateh FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Al Fateh FC go up against Al Hilal on Saturday for a Saudi Pro League meeting at Kingdom Arena.
Sitting two places behind the top of the table, Al Hilal claimed 20 points after eight rounds. Meanwhile, Al Fateh FC amassed five points and rank as number 15 in the Saudi Pro League at the moment.
Form: Al Hilal vs Al Fateh FC
Al Hilal Form
In their last three outings, Al Hilal won 0-2 against Al Ittihad, beat Al Shabab by 1-0 and hammered Al Najma 2-4. Al Hilal showed little mercy in their past six matches at the Kingdom Arena, of which they won five and drew once. Going undefeated, they hit the target 14 times, while letting in three themselves.
Al Fateh FC Form
Al Fateh FC show a mix of results in their previous three matches. They started well with a 2-1 win against Al-Ettifaq. Then a 1-1 draw with Damac FC followed before they lost against Al-Taawoun with a 2-5 scoreline. Al Fateh FC only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by 11 goals to five.
Betting facts for Al Hilal and Al Fateh FC
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al Hilal and Al Fateh FC. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Al Hilal have won 7 of the last 8 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Al Hilal matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Al Hilal have won 7 of the last 9 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Al Hilal have won 6 of the last 8 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Al Hilal have won 4 of the last 5 matches in the Saudi Pro League while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Fateh FC matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Fateh FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Al Hilal vs Al Fateh FC
Sofiane Bendebka 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 Saturday. Siding with Marcos Leonardo also look a nice prospect as he scored six goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.
Betting markets: Al Hilal vs Al Fateh FC
Full-time result
In their last 10 matches at Kingdom Arena across all tournaments Al Hilal won eight times, drew one and lost one times. Al Fateh FC claimed two wins, four draw and four defeats in their last 10 games away. Al Hilal won their last 5 matches. Al Hilal are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 8 matches without defeat. Al Hilal have not lost to Al Fateh FC in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Al Hilal scored first in six of their last ten home games. Curiously, Al Fateh FC only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Al Fateh FC games. Al Hilal managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Al Hilal have scored in 16 consecutive home meetings with Al Fateh FC.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Hilal, who scored an average of 2.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Al Fateh FC, who scored 1.3 times on average in these matches. Al Hilal are on a nice streak of scoring at least once in their previous 78 matches.
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