Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 30 match between Al Hilal and Damac FC and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Damac FC come to Kingdom Arena for the Saudi Pro League match on Tuesday, Al Hilal will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Al Hilal are chasing the first place in the Saudi Pro League after collecting 68 points from their initial 28 encounters. Damac FC trail them on 26 points after 29 rounds, sitting as number 15 in the table.
Team form: Al Hilal vs Damac FC
Al Hilal Form
In their last three matches, Al Hilal won 0-1 against Al Fateh FC, before recording a draw in a 2-2 match against Al-Taawoun. They were back on top last time out, defeating Al Kholood 6-0. Al Hilal claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew three but remained undefeated, as they scored 15 and conceded three goals.
Damac FC Form
In their past three matches, Damac FC lost 3-0 against Al Ahli, drew 1-1 with Al Qadsiah and won 2-0 against Al Akhdoud. Damac 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 one and lost four as well as being outscored by 12 goals to five.
Betting stats and facts for Al Hilal and Damac FC
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Hilal and Damac FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In the last 4 Al Hilal home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Al Hilal matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In the last 4 Al Hilal home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Al Hilal home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Al Hilal matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Damac FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Damac FC away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Damac FC away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Al Hilal vs Damac FC
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Karim Benzema brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, Al Hilal will start him against Damac FC, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Valentin Vada, who notched up four goals in his past six games.
Popular markets: Al Hilal vs Damac FC
Full-time result
Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Kingdom Arena, Al Hilal won six and drew four. Damac FC won two of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew three and lost five. Amazingly, Al Hilal are on a streak of 36 matches without defeat. Al Hilal are on an amazing streak of now 19 games at home in a row without defeat. Al Hilal have not lost to Damac FC in 9 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Al Hilal scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Interestingly, Damac FC scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Al Hilal probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Tuesday, as Damac FC managed only two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Al Hilal have scored in 6 consecutive home meetings with Damac FC.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Hilal, who scored an average of 2.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Damac FC, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches. Al Hilal were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 9 matches.
