Saudi Pro League: Al Kholood vs Al Shabab – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al Kholood and Al Shabab who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

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

Al Kholood are placed 14th with 16 points after 19 matches. Al Shabab occupy a position as 13th in the league on 19 points.

Team form: Al Kholood vs Al Shabab

Al Kholood Form

Al Kholood only added a single draw to their account in their last three games, where they lost 1-2 and 0-3 against Al-Ettifaq and Al Nassr FC respectively. At least they managed a 0-0 draw with Damac FC. Al Kholood did not win any of their last six Saudi Pro League matches at the Al Hazem Club Stadium. They came through these matches with a record of zero draws and six defeats, in which they conceded 15 and scored two goals.

Al Shabab Form

Al Shabab look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 0-0 with Al Khaleej, before downing first Al Hazem by 0-4, then Al-Fayha in a 1-0 win. Al Shabab managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Saudi Pro League. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring nine time and letting in six.

Betting stats and facts for Al Kholood and Al Shabab

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

In-form players: Al Kholood vs Al Shabab

Ramiro Enrique has three strikes in six Saudi Pro League matches for Al Kholood, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Al Shabab. The visitors are looking to Carlos, who has provided his team with four Saudi Pro League goals.

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Full-time result

Al Kholood claimed two wins in their previous 10 matches at Al Hazem Club Stadium across all tournaments. They lost eight as well, while visitors Al Shabab won one of their last 10 away matches. They drew four and lost five.

Both teams to score

Al Kholood scored first in six of their last ten home games. Interestingly, Al Shabab scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Al Shabab have not conceded a goal in 4 consecutive games. Al Shabab managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Kholood were first on target in four of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Kholood, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Al Shabab’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches. Al Shabab didn’t concede a goal in their last 4 matches.