Saudi Professional League: Al Ahli vs Al Fateh FC – Betting preview

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

Despite their unconvincing form, Al Ahli stand a good chance of adding three more points to their account in round 22. They face Al Fateh FC this coming Saturday, and they’ll be disappointed to miss out on a win at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal.

Al Ahli are placed threeth with 43 points after 21 matches. Al Fateh FC occupy a position as seventh in the league on 30 points.

Team form: Al Ahli vs Al Fateh FC

Al Ahli Form

Al Ahli have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Al Khaleej by 1-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 3-2 against Al Akhdoud, before claiming three points in a 1-4 win against Al Taee. Al Ahli won three of their previous six matches at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal in the Saudi Professional League. They drew three as well, but suffered no defeats, scoring seven goals to one against.

Al Fateh FC Form

Al Fateh FC have been a tad mediocre in their last three matches where a win has failed to come their way. Against Al Akhdoud, they gained a point in a 0-0 draw, before coming up short against Al Nassr FC, who ran out 2-1 winners. Lately, they managed to steal a point in a 1-1 with Damac FC. Al Fateh FC won half their previous six away matches in the Saudi Professional League, as well as seeing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored nine goals whilst conceding eight.

Betting stats for Al Ahli and Al Fateh FC

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Al Ahli and Al Fateh FC. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Al Ahli vs Al Fateh FC

Salem Al Najdi shows decent form right now for Al Fateh FC, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Saudi Professional League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Al Ahli, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Roberto Firmino also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Saudi Professional League matches.

Popular betting markets: Al Ahli vs Al Fateh FC

Full-time result

Al Ahli won seven of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing three in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Al Fateh FC won four of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing three and losing three. Al Ahli are on a fine streak of 10 matches without defeat at home.

Both teams to score

Al Ahli scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Al Fateh FC got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Fateh FC managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Ahli were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Al Ahli have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Al Fateh FC.

Total goals

Al Ahli saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Al Fateh FC, who managed to score 0.8 times in those matches.

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