Saudi Pro League: Neom SC vs Abha – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 11 match between Neom SC and Abha and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Having not shared a spot in the same division in recent times, this is the first time Neom SC comes up against Abha as of late.

Neom SC approach the next Saudi Pro League round as number 6 in the table, having claimed 16 points this season so far. With ten games behind them, Abha amassed two points, placing them as number 18 before their next fixture.

Team form: Neom SC vs Abha

Neom SC Form

A draw was the best Neom SC could muster in their previous three games. They claimed a 1-1 draw against Al Hazem, before getting trounced 0-1 against Al-Ettifaq. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Al Nassr FC ran out 1-0 winners. Neom SC claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored ten and conceded seven goals.

Abha Form

Abha endured a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 0-1 by Al-Ettifaq, before Al Nassr FC ran out 2-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al Qadsiah, who came out 2-1 winners. Abha are winless in their last six away games in the Saudi Pro League, in which they drew one and lost five. They conceded 13 goals while scoring five themselves.

Betting facts for Neom SC and Abha

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Neom SC and Abha. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Neom SC vs Abha

Alimami Gory shows decent form right now for Abha, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Pro League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Neom SC, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Alexandre Lacazette also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Saudi Pro League matches.

Popular markets: Neom SC vs Abha

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at King Khalid Sport City Stadium across all tournaments Neom SC won five times, drew three and lost two times. Abha claimed zero wins, two draw and eight defeats in their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Neom SC scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Interestingly, Abha scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Neom SC managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Neom SC saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Abha, seven had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 0.9 times goals per game.