Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al-Taawoun and Al Khaleej who meet up on Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Al-Taawoun hope to live up to their early billing as the Saudi Pro League title favourites on Friday when they welcome Al Khaleej over to the Al-Taawoun Club Stadium for a round 3 match.
Al-Taawoun are number 9 in the table on three points after two matches. Al Khaleej rank as number 10 with three points after two matches played.
Team form: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej
Al-Taawoun Form
Al-Taawoun are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Al Nassr FC by a 0-2 score, before winning 1-0 against Al-Fayha. They lost again in their most recent match, this time 2-1 against Al Ittihad. Al-Taawoun claimed four wins in their last six Saudi Pro League matches at the Al-Taawoun Club Stadium. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded four and scored eight goals.
Al Khaleej Form
In their previous three outings, Al Khaleej lost 1-2 against Al Riyadh, beat Damac FC 0-1 and lost 0-1 against Al Shabab. Al Khaleej managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Saudi Pro League away matches, in which they scored five while also conceding three times. They also experienced two draws and one defeat.
Betting stats for Al-Taawoun and Al Khaleej
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al-Taawoun and Al Khaleej. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 11 Al-Taawoun matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 10 Al-Taawoun matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Al-Taawoun have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League without conceding a goal
- Al-Taawoun have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League and the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Al-Taawoun have won the last 3 home matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In the last 10 Al Khaleej away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 10 Al Khaleej away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 18 of the last 20 Al Khaleej matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 18 of the last 20 Al Khaleej matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Al Khaleej away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej
Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Joao Pedro will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al Khaleej hope Abdullah Al Salem can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.
Betting markets: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej
Full-time result
Al-Taawoun claimed five wins, drew one and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Khaleej won five, drew three and lost two of their last 10 games away. Al Khaleej have not lost to Al-Taawoun in 5 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Al-Taawoun scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Al Khaleej scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Al-Taawoun have won to nil in 3 consecutive home games. Al-Taawoun managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out two times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al-Taawoun, who scored an average of 0.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Al Khaleej, who managed to score 0.7 times in those matches.
Recommended tip: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej
To summarize, the upcoming Saudi Pro League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.