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

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

Both Al Riyadh and Al Akhdoud need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Saudi Pro League table. The match takes place at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Al Riyadh approach round 34 as number 16 in the Saudi Pro League table with 27 points on their account so far. With 33 rounds behind them, Al Akhdoud have amassed 20 points, placing them as number 17 in the standings.

Team form: Al Riyadh vs Al Akhdoud

Al Riyadh Form

Al Riyadh have seen it all in their last three matches. Against Al-Fayha, they came out empty-handed in a 4-2 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 1-0 win against Al Fateh FC. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Al-Taawoun. Al Riyadh claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew two and lost two, scored six goals and conceded eight.

Al Akhdoud Form

Al Akhdoud collected a single win and a draw in their past three outings, in which they were first defeated 4-0 against Al Ahli. They followed up, drawing 0-0 with Al Kholood, before winning 3-1 against Al Khaleej. Al Akhdoud 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 11 time and letting in four.

Betting stats for Al Riyadh and Al Akhdoud

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Riyadh and Al Akhdoud. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Al Riyadh vs Al Akhdoud

Mamadou Sylla found the target three times in his previous six matches, whereas Khaled Narey just scored once in a similar number of matches.

Betting markets: Al Riyadh vs Al Akhdoud

Full-time result

Al Riyadh claimed two wins, drew four and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Akhdoud won one, drew one and lost eight of their last 10 games away. Al Riyadh have not lost to Al Akhdoud in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Al Riyadh only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Al Akhdoud scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Al Akhdoud have failed to score in 4 consecutive away games. Al Akhdoud should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Thursday, as Al Riyadh only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al Akhdoud claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. Al Riyadh have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Al Akhdoud.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Riyadh, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al Akhdoud’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches. Al Akhdoud did not score a single goal in 4 consecutive games.