The Matchday 16 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Khaleej and Al-Nassr Riyadh will take place on January 21 at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. Al-Khaleej vs. Al-Nassr Riyadh: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee:
Matches – 13 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 31%.
Predicted lineups for Al-Khaleej vs. Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al-Khaleej (4-4-2): Goalkeeper – Player 1, Defender – Player 2, Player 3, Player 4, Player 5, Midfielder – Player 6, Player 7, Player 8, Player 9, Forward – Player 10, Player 11.
Al-Nassr Riyadh (4-2-3-1): Goalkeeper – Player A, Defender – Player B, Player C, Player D, Player E, Midfielder – Player F, Player G, Attacking Midfielder – Player H, Player I, Player J, Forward – Player K.
Al-Khaleej
In their last outing, Al-Khaleej suffered a narrow defeat at home. The team has been struggling to find form, accumulating only a handful of points in recent matches. Their defense has been a concern, conceding goals regularly, which has affected their position in the league standings.
- Al-Khaleej has not won in regular time in their last five home matches (2 draws, 3 losses).
- The team has conceded at least two goals in four of their last five home games.
- Al-Khaleej has managed to score in only two of their last five home matches.
Al-Nassr Riyadh
Al-Nassr Riyadh comes into this match in a strong position, having secured victories in their recent fixtures. The team has been prolific in attack, scoring multiple goals in their last few games. They are currently pushing for a top spot in the league and will aim to continue their winning streak.
- Al-Nassr has won four of their last five away matches in the league.
- The team has scored at least two goals in each of their last five away games.
- Al-Nassr has kept a clean sheet in three of their last five away matches.
Al-Khaleej vs. Al-Nassr Riyadh: Match Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, Al-Nassr Riyadh appears to have the upper hand with their potent attack and solid defense. Al-Khaleej will find it challenging to break down their opponent's defense, and their recent struggles at home suggest they might not be able to secure a positive result.
My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
