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

Ace Football previews the Saudi Professional League round 29 match between Al Riyadh and Al Ahli and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al Riyadh enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Ahli swing by this coming Thursday for a clash in the Saudi Professional League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

While Al Ahli are now third in the Saudi Professional League table after collecting 52 points in 27 rounds, Al Riyadh trail them on 25 points. This leaves them as number 15 in the table after 28 rounds played.

Form: Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli

Al Riyadh Form

Al Riyadh have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 1-0 by Al Shabab, before Al-Ettifaq ran out 1-0 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Al Taee, who came out 1-2 winners. Al Riyadh claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Saudi Professional League, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored five and conceded eight goals.

Al Ahli Form

Al Ahli are unbeaten in their last three matches, which began with a 2-2 draw against Al-Ettifaq. Then, they took out Al Ittihad 1-0, followed by a 1-1 draw with Al-Wehda. Al Ahli won half their previous six away matches in the Saudi Professional League, as well as seeing two draws and suffering one defeat. They scored 14 goals whilst conceding seven.

Betting facts for Al Riyadh and Al Ahli

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 Riyadh and Al Ahli played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli

It has been an excellent season for Firas Al-Buraikan who managed to score an impressive 14 goals in total during the current campaign. He also seems on a good run currently, hitting the target three times in his last six outings. Al Ahli are looking to him against Al Riyadh, hoping he keeps his momentum going.

Popular markets: Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli

Full-time result

Al Riyadh won two of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. They drew five and lost three as well, while Al Ahli won five of their last 10 games away. They drew three and lost two.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Al Riyadh scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Al Ahli scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Al Riyadh played. Al Ahli should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Thursday, as Al Riyadh only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Al Ahli claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out three times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Al Riyadh, who scored an average of 0.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Al Ahli, who managed to score 1.7 times in those matches. Amazingly, Al Riyadh failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 9 matches.

Betting prediction: Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli

To sum up, the upcoming match between Al Riyadh and Al Ahli 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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