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

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Professional League round 28 match between Al-Taawoun and Al Khaleej and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Al-Taawoun are in with a good chance of adding three nice points to their total in round 28 of the Saudi Professional League this coming Thursday. They will be disappointed if they do not beat Al Khaleej, whom they welcome on home soil at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium.

Ranked as number 5 in the Saudi Professional League standings, Al-Taawoun, have so far collected 47 points this season, while Al Khaleej collected 34 points. This puts them up as number 10 after 27 rounds.

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Form: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej

Al-Taawoun Form

In their last three matches, Al-Taawoun won 4-0 and 2-3 against first Al Hazem then Al Taee, before drawing 0-0 against Al Ittihad. Al-Taawoun won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Saudi Professional League, while also drawing zero. They suffered three defeats, while they scored 13 and conceded ten goals.

Al Khaleej Form

Despite losing their latest outing, results have generally been decent in the last three matches for Al Khaleej. They first took out Damac FC by 0-1 before downing Al-Raed by 0-1. The winning streak came to an end against Al Hilal, who ran out 1-4 winners. Al Khaleej claimed 13 points in their last six Saudi Professional League matches, winning four, drawing once as well as losing once. They conceded three and scored six goals themselves.

Betting facts for Al-Taawoun and Al Khaleej

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Al-Taawoun and Al Khaleej. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Al-Taawoun have scored in 16 of the last 18 home matches
  • Al-Taawoun have scored in 16 of the last 18 home matches in the Saudi Pro League
  • In 6 of the last 7 Al-Taawoun home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Al-Taawoun home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Al-Taawoun home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Al Khaleej matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Al Khaleej away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Al Khaleej matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Al Khaleej away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Al Khaleej have won the last 3 away matches in a row while scoring less than 2.5 goals

Players in form: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej

Mohammed Marzouq Al Kuwaykibi is the most prolific Saudi Professional League marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Al Khaleej look to Khaled Narey, hoping he can add to his current total of three Saudi Professional League goals in his latest games.

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Full-time result

Al-Taawoun claimed four wins, drew two and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Khaleej won four, drew one and lost five of their last 10 games away. Al Khaleej have not lost to Al-Taawoun in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Al-Taawoun scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Al Khaleej got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Al Khaleej managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Al-Taawoun’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off 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 1.1 goals in these matches.

Recommended tip: Al-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej

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-Taawoun vs Al Khaleej mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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

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