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

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Professional League round 26 match between Al-Raed and Al Khaleej and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

When Al Khaleej come to King Abdullah Stadium, Buraidah for the Saudi Professional League match this coming Monday, Al-Raed will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

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Form: Al-Raed vs Al Khaleej

Al-Raed Form

Al-Raed look good before their upcoming match, in which they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Al Nassr FC by 1-3, before drawing 0-0 with Al-Taawoun. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Al Akhdoud 1-3. Al-Raed claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Professional League. They also drew one and lost two, as they scored nine and conceded seven goals.

Al Khaleej Form

Al Khaleej look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Al Fateh FC by 1-2, before drawing 2-2 with Al Akhdoud. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Damac FC by a 0-1 scoreline. Al Khaleej managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Saudi Professional League away matches, in which they scored seven while also conceding seven times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats for Al-Raed and Al Khaleej

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-Raed and Al Khaleej played across all tournaments.

  • In 7 of the last 8 matches Al-Raed played, both teams scored
  • In 7 of the last 8 matches Al-Raed played in the Saudi Pro League, both teams scored
  • In 7 of the last 8 Al-Raed home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Al-Raed home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Al-Raed matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Al Khaleej matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Al Khaleej matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Al Khaleej away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Al Khaleej away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Al Khaleej have not lost 8 of the last 10 matches

In-form players: Al-Raed vs Al Khaleej

Khaled Narey shows decent form right now for Al Khaleej, 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-Raed, who are strong favourites on Monday. Siding with Karim El Berkaoui also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Saudi Professional League matches.

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Full-time result

Al-Raed claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing five. Al Khaleej won four of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost five of the games in this run. Al Khaleej remained unbeaten in their last 5 games on the bounce.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al-Raed scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Al Khaleej scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Al-Raed managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Al Khaleej were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings.

Total goals

Al-Raed saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Al Khaleej’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches.

Suggested bet: Al-Raed vs Al Khaleej

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al-Raed and Al Khaleej seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Saudi Professional League match.

Al-Raed vs Al Khaleej: Who wins the game?

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