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Saudi Pro League: Damac FC vs Al Khaleej – Betting preview

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

Damac FC welcome Al Khaleej this coming Saturday 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 31 match.

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Form: Damac FC vs Al Khaleej

Damac FC Form

Damac FC have seen it all in their last three matches, which added four points to their account. They first shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Al Qadsiah, before claiming 3 points in a 2-0 win against Al Akhdoud. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Al Hilal. Damac FC won three of their previous six matches at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in the Saudi Pro League. They drew one and suffered two defeats, scoring nine goals to six against.

Al Khaleej Form

Al Khaleej got a mix of results in their last three matches. An encounter with Al Kholood brought a 2-2 draw, which was followed by a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Al Fateh FC. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail as they beat Al Najma by a 3-1 scoreline. Al Khaleej came through their last six away games in the Saudi Pro League without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew three and lost three in which, they were outscored by nine goals to five.

Betting stats for Damac FC and Al Khaleej

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 Khaleej played across all tournaments.

  • In 15 of the last 17 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Damac FC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Damac FC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Damac FC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Damac FC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al Khaleej away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al Khaleej matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al Khaleej away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Al Khaleej matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Al Khaleej matches the sum of goals was over 3.5

Players on top: Damac FC vs Al Khaleej

It is a great season for Valentin Vada, who currently has 11 league goals to his name during this season. Damac FC will rely on his services to gun down Al Khaleej.

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Full-time result

Damac FC claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Khaleej won one, drew four and lost five of their last 10 games away. Somehow Al Khaleej failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 12 matches. Al Khaleej have not lost to Damac FC in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Damac FC scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Curiously, Al Khaleej only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Damac FC managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Al Khaleej have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Damac FC when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Damac FC, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al Khaleej’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches. Al Khaleej conceded a goal in their last 12 matches.