Saudi Professional League: Al Akhdoud vs Al-Raed – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Professional League game between Al Akhdoud and Al-Raed who meet up on Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Al-Raed go up against Al Akhdoud on Friday for a Saudi Professional League meeting at Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City.

Form: Al Akhdoud vs Al-Raed

Al Akhdoud Form

Al Akhdoud only added a single point to their account in their last three games, where they lost 1-2 and 2-1 against Al Riyadh and Al Ittihad respectively. At least they managed a 2-2 draw with Al Khaleej. Al Akhdoud have been in potent form at Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City, winning no less than five of the past six Saudi Professional League matches here. They also hammered in nine goals, while letting in five as they also lost once.

Al-Raed Form

Al-Raed claimed four points from a possible nine in their last three matches across all tournaments, which opened with a defeat 1-2 against Al-Fayha. A 1-3 win followed against Al Nassr FC, before drawing 0-0 with Al-Taawoun. Al-Raed claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the Saudi Professional League. The scoreline from these matches reads ten goals conceded and 11 scored.

Betting facts for Al Akhdoud and Al-Raed

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

In-form players: Al Akhdoud vs Al-Raed

Alex Collado look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Saudi Professional League matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Karim El Berkaoui adds to his three Saudi Professional League goals come this coming Friday.

Betting markets: Al Akhdoud vs Al-Raed

Full-time result

Al Akhdoud won five of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing five times. Al-Raed won two of their last 10 games away from home, with four draws and four defeats as well.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Al Akhdoud only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Al-Raed got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Al Akhdoud games Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive away games Al-Raed played. Al-Raed managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Akhdoud were first on target in three of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al Akhdoud’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in five of the last ten matches that Al-Raed played across all tournaments. They scored 1.5 times on average in the process. Al Akhdoud’s last 5 matches had more than three goals.

Suggested bet: Al Akhdoud vs Al-Raed

To sum up, the upcoming match between Al Akhdoud and Al-Raed seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Saudi Professional League game.

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