Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 27 match between Neom SC and Al-Fayha and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
With both Neom SC and Al-Fayha sitting comfortably mid-table, both teams will be out to strengthen their position when facing off on Saturday at King Khalid Sport City Stadium. Three more points could prove valuable in achieving their targets for this Saudi Pro League campaign.
Team form: Neom SC vs Al-Fayha
Neom SC Form
Neom SC failed to win any of their last three matches, though they managed to draw against Al-Fayha in a 1-1 match, before coming up short against Al Nassr FC in a 1-0 defeat. Most recently, they settled for a 2-2 draw against Al-Taawoun. Neom SC only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Saudi Pro League matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew one and lost three, as they scored eight and conceded nine goals.
Al-Fayha Form
Al-Fayha look back on their last three matches with two victories to show for their efforts. Against Al Nassr FC, they were left empty-handed in a 1-3 defeat, but they bounced back by beating Al Akhdoud in a 0-5 win. They followed that up with a 1-0 win against Al-Ettifaq in their most recent outing. Al-Fayha claimed two wins against zero draws and four defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Pro League. The scoreline from these matches reads 14 goals conceded and ten scored.
Betting facts for Neom SC and Al-Fayha
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Neom SC and Al-Fayha. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 13 of the last 15 Neom SC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Neom SC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Neom SC home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Neom SC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Neom SC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Al-Fayha away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Al-Fayha away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al-Fayha matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Al-Fayha matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
Players in form: Neom SC vs Al-Fayha
When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Alexandre Lacazette brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Neom SC will start him against Al-Fayha, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Fashion Sakala, who notched up five goals in his past six games.
Betting markets: Neom SC vs Al-Fayha
Full-time result
Neom SC won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at King Khalid Sport City Stadium. They drew one and lost six as well, while Al-Fayha won two of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost seven.
Both teams to score
Neom SC scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Al-Fayha scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Of the previous 10 outings, Neom SC scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in six of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Neom SC’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Al-Fayha, who scored two times on average in these matches.
