Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 1 match between Damac FC and Al Hazem and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Damac FC start the season as favourites to land the Saudi Pro League crown. They launch their title bid this coming Thursday at home in an opening day fixture with Al Hazem at Damac Club Stadium.
Form: Damac FC vs Al Hazem
Damac FC Form
A single point is all Damac FC can show for their efforts in the past three matches. They managed a 0-0 draw with Al-Ettifaq, before getting trounced 0-1 against Al Fateh FC while Al Ittihad won 1-0. Damac FC claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew zero and lost four, scored five goals and conceded seven.
Al Hazem Form
In their last three matches, Al Hazem drew 1-1 with Al Riyadh, lost 2-1 against Al Fateh FC and beat Abha 2-1. Al Hazem managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Saudi Pro League. On top of winning once they also drew zero as well as losing five, while scoring 13 time and letting in four.
Betting stats and facts for Damac FC and Al Hazem
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 Damac FC and Al Hazem played across all tournaments.
- In 13 of the last 15 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Damac FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In the last 4 Damac FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Damac FC home matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- Al Hazem have lost 5 of the last 6 away matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Al Hazem have lost 5 of the last 6 away matches in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Hazem matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Hazem matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Hazem matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Damac FC vs Al Hazem
Having scored just once in six Saudi Pro League matches, Ramzi Solan hope to rediscover his scoring instincts on Thursday. Simultaneously, Al Hazem hope to see Mohammed Al-Thani adding to his recent strike of a single goal in six Saudi Pro League outings.
Betting markets: Damac FC vs Al Hazem
Full-time result
Damac FC won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Damac Club Stadium. They drew one and lost six as well, while Al Hazem won one of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost five. Damac FC have beaten Al Hazem in 3 consecutive home league meetings
Both teams to score
Damac FC scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Interestingly, Al Hazem scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Damac FC have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Al Hazem games. Of the previous 10 outings, Damac FC scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in two of their last 10 games. Damac FC have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Al Hazem.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Damac FC, who scored an average of 0.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Al Hazem, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. Damac FC’s last 4 matches had less than three goals.
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