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Saudi Professional League: Al Akhdoud vs Al Riyadh – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Professional League round 22 match between Al Akhdoud and Al Riyadh and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Al Riyadh come to Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City for the Saudi Professional League match this coming Friday, Al Akhdoud will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Placed 13th in the table Al Akhdoud have amassed 23 points after 21 matches. On 20 points, Al Riyadh rank 15th with 21 matches played this season.

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Team form: Al Akhdoud vs Al Riyadh

Al Akhdoud Form

Al Akhdoud have seen it all in their last three matches, which added four points to their account. They first shared the points in a 0-0 draw with Al Fateh FC, before claiming 3 points in a 3-2 win against Al Ahli. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Al-Taawoun. Al Akhdoud showed little mercy in their past six matches at Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sport City, of which they won five, drew none and lost once. They hit the target nine times, while letting in five themselves.

Al Riyadh Form

In has been a bit of everything for Al Riyadh in their previous three matches, as they first beat Damac FC by 1-0. This was followed by a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Al Ittihad, before an encounter with Al-Raed produced a 1-1 draw. Al Riyadh claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Saudi Professional League. They also drew zero and were defeated five times, as they were outscored by 16 goals to six.

Betting facts for Al Akhdoud and Al Riyadh

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al Akhdoud and Al Riyadh played across all tournaments.

  • In 9 of the last 10 Al Akhdoud home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 10 Al Akhdoud home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Al Akhdoud have won 3 of the last 4 home matches without conceding a goal
  • Al Akhdoud have won 3 of the last 4 home matches in the Saudi Pro League without conceding a goal
  • Al Akhdoud have won the last 5 home matches in a row
  • In 8 of the last 10 Al Riyadh away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Al Riyadh away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Al Riyadh have lost the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Al Riyadh have lost the last 3 away matches in a row in the Saudi Pro League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Al Riyadh have lost 7 of the last 9 away matches

Players in form: Al Akhdoud vs Al Riyadh

Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Professional League, Leandre Tawamba Kana will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al Riyadh hope Andre Gray can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Saudi Professional League goals in his last six Saudi Professional League games.

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Full-time result

Of their last 10 matches at home across all tournaments Al Akhdoud won five times and lost five as well. Al Riyadh won two times, drew one and lost seven of their last 10 games away from home.

Both teams to score

Al Akhdoud scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Al Riyadh scored the opening goal of the match in just one of their last ten games. Al Akhdoud managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in four of Al Akhdoud’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in four of the last ten matches that Al Riyadh played across all tournaments. They scored 0.7 times on average in the process.

Recommended tip: Al Akhdoud vs Al Riyadh

To summarize, the upcoming Saudi Professional League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Al Akhdoud vs Al Riyadh mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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