Saudi Professional League: Al-Wehda vs Al Ahli – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Saudi Professional League round 27 match between Al-Wehda and Al Ahli and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Al-Wehda welcome Al Ahli this coming Friday in the Saudi Professional League, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 27 match.

While Al Ahli are now third in the Saudi Professional League table after collecting 51 points in 26 rounds, Al-Wehda trail them on 30 points. This leaves them as number 12 in the table after 26 rounds played.

Form: Al-Wehda vs Al Ahli

Al-Wehda Form

Al-Wehda lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 1-0 by Abha and 2-3 against Al Fateh FC. They turned the table by winning 1-2 against Al-Fayha. Al-Wehda won three of their previous six matches at King Abdul Aziz Stadium in the Saudi Professional League. They drew two and suffered one defeats, scoring 14 goals to nine against.

Al Ahli Form

In their past three matches, Al Ahli lost 0-1 against Al Nassr FC, drew 2-2 with Al-Ettifaq and won 1-0 against Al Ittihad. Al Ahli claimed 13 points in their last six Saudi Professional League matches, winning four, drawing once as well as losing once. They conceded six and scored 17 goals themselves.

Betting stats for Al-Wehda 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-Wehda and Al Ahli played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Al-Wehda vs Al Ahli

With three goals in six matches Odion Ighalo has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Al Ahli and their defence. The visitors hope Firas Al-Buraikan adds another to his current tally of three goals in his latest matches.

Betting markets: Al-Wehda vs Al Ahli

Full-time result

Al-Wehda claimed four wins, drew three and lost three of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Al Ahli won six, drew two and lost two of their last 10 games away.

Both teams to score

Al-Wehda scored first in six of their last ten home games. Al Ahli scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Both teams have scored in the last 4 consecutive home games Al-Wehda played. Al Ahli have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Al-Wehda have been able to keep a clean sheet in zero of their last 10 games. Al-Wehda have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Al Ahli.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al-Wehda’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Al Ahli’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of two goals in these matches. Somehow Al-Wehda failed to keep a clean sheet in their previous 10 matches.

Recommended tip: Al-Wehda vs Al Ahli

To sum up, the upcoming match between Al-Wehda 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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