Saudi Pro League: Al-Raed vs Damac FC – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al-Raed and Damac FC who meet up this coming Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Al-Raed welcome Damac FC on Friday in the Saudi Pro League, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 17 match.

Al-Raed are placed 15th with 13 points after 16 matches. Damac FC occupy a position as sixth in the league on 24 points.

Team form: Al-Raed vs Damac FC

Al-Raed Form

Al-Raed have seen it all in their last three matches, which gave them four points. Against Al Taee, they came out empty-handed in a 4-3 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 2-0 win against Al-Wehda. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 0-0 draw against Al Ahli. Al-Raed claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew zero and lost three, as they scored ten and conceded eight goals.

Damac FC Form

Damac FC look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Abha, who were defeated by 4-2. Then, Al-Fayha got outclassed in a 2-4 win, before beating Al Ittihad by 3-1. In their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League, Damac FC won twice, while also recording one draw. They endured three defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 11 goals conceded and ten scored.

Betting stats and facts for Al-Raed and Damac FC

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when betting on the upcoming match between Al-Raed and Damac FC. The facts are based on the data from matches played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al-Raed vs Damac FC

Al-Raed against Damac FC is also a battle between Karim El Berkaoui and Georges-Kevin N’Koudou with both in decent form. The former scored three while the latter has eight Saudi Pro League goals in their last six games respectively.

Popular betting markets: Al-Raed vs Damac FC

Full-time result

King Abdullah Stadium, Buraidah witnessed Al-Raed winning four times in their last 10 matches here, whilst drawing one and losing five as well. Damac FC claimed two wins, three draw and five defeats in their last 10 games away. Damac FC didn’t lose any of their 6 most recent games.

Both teams to score

Al-Raed scored the first goal of the match in four games from a possible ten. Damac FC scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Damac FC games. Damac FC have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than seven times in their previous 10 outings. Al-Raed scored the first goal of the game in three of their last 10 games.

Total goals

In Al-Raed’s last ten games, there have been over 2.5 goals in six of them. They managed to average 1.3 goals goals per match across all tournaments. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Damac FC, who scored 2.3 times on average in these matches. Damac FC’s last 4 matches had more than three goals.

Recommended tip: Al-Raed vs Damac FC

In conclusion, we have a free betting prediction for this game between Al-Raed and Damac FC. The betting tip was formed based on the abovementioned statements.

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