Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 5 match between Neom SC and Al Khaleej and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Al Khaleej come to King Khalid Sport City Stadium for the Saudi Pro League match on Thursday, Neom SC will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
The current difference in the Saudi Pro League standings between the two teams clashing at King Khalid Sport City Stadium this coming Thursday is three points.
Form: Neom SC vs Al Khaleej
Neom SC Form
In their last three matches, Neom SC won 2-1 against Al-Fayha, before losing 0-2 against Al Qadsiah and 1-0 to Al Riyadh. Neom SC won three of their previous six matches at King Khalid Sport City Stadium in the Saudi Pro League. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring seven goals to six against.
Al Khaleej Form
In their last three matches, Al Khaleej drew 0-0 with Al Shabab, drew 1-1 with Abha and lost 1-5 against Al Hilal. Al Khaleej claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. They also drew three and were defeated two times, as they were outscored by seven goals to six.
Betting facts for Neom SC and Al Khaleej
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Neom SC and Al Khaleej. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 12 of the last 13 Neom SC home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 13 Neom SC home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Neom SC matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 10 Neom SC matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Neom SC matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Khaleej away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Khaleej away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Khaleej away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Al Khaleej away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Al Khaleej matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
In-form players: Neom SC vs Al Khaleej
Looking at the market for a goalscorer, it seems a good idea to side with Alexandre Lacazette, who is performing well for Neom SC. He found the back of the net twice in his most recent Saudi Pro League outings. He’ll be out to add more goals against Al Khaleej.The visitors will be looking to Joshua King to find the net once again, after managing two Saudi Pro League goals for Al Khaleej in recent matches.
Popular betting markets: Neom SC vs Al Khaleej
Full-time result
Neom SC claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing two. Al Khaleej won one of their last 10 games away, drew five and lost four of the games in this run.
Both teams to score
Neom SC scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Al Khaleej scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Al Khaleej should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Thursday, as Neom SC only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al Khaleej claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Neom SC, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Al Khaleej, who scored one time on average in these matches.
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