Saudi Pro League: Al Najma vs Al Akhdoud – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 24 match between Al Najma and Al Akhdoud and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al Najma and Al Akhdoud are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Saturday at Al Najma Club Stadium, with much riding on the outcome in this Saudi Pro League battle.

Team form: Al Najma vs Al Akhdoud

Al Najma Form

Al Najma endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 3-0 against Al-Fayha, before Al Ahli won 4-1, while Al Nassr FC claimed a victory in a 0-5 match. Al Najma only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Al Najma Club Stadium in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored eight and conceded 15 goals.

Al Akhdoud Form

Al Akhdoud endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-1 by Al Hazem, before Al Qadsiah ran out 2-4 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al Fateh FC, who came out 2-1 winners. Al Akhdoud came through their last six away games in the Saudi Pro League without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew zero and lost six in which, they were outscored by 13 goals to four.

Betting facts for Al Najma and Al Akhdoud

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 Najma and Al Akhdoud played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al Najma vs Al Akhdoud

Bilal Boutobba hit the target once in six Saudi Pro League, while Khaled Narey scored a similar amount in his last six games. Both’ll be hoping to double that at Al Najma Club Stadium.

Popular markets: Al Najma vs Al Akhdoud

Full-time result

Al Najma claimed a measly one home win in 10 most recent games at Al Najma Club Stadium. However, they did draw three whilst losing six. Al Akhdoud won zero of their last 10 away games, with one draws and nine defeats as well. Al Akhdoud lost their previous 4 matches.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al Najma scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Curiously, Al Akhdoud only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Al Najma managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Al Akhdoud kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Al Najma’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.8 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Al Akhdoud, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of one time goals per game. Al Najma conceded a goal in their last 7 matches. Al Akhdoud conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.