The Matchday 15 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Kholood and Al-Ahli will take place on January 15 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Buraidah. Al-Kholood vs. Al-Ahli: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Kholood vs. Al-Ahli
Al-Kholood (4-4-2): Goalkeeper – Defender, Defender, Defender, Defender – Midfielder, Midfielder, Midfielder, Midfielder – Forward, Forward.
Al-Ahli (4-3-3): Goalkeeper – Defender, Defender, Defender, Defender – Midfielder, Midfielder, Midfielder – Forward, Forward, Forward.
Al-Kholood
In their last match, Al-Kholood suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat at home. The team has struggled to find form, with only one win in their last five league matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses). They have managed to score only two goals in these encounters, highlighting their difficulties in front of goal. Al-Kholood currently sits in the lower half of the table and will need to improve their performances to climb higher.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 5 home matches in the league (1 win, 2 draws).
- Al-Kholood has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last four home games in this tournament.
- The number "0" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Kholood's last 6 home matches in the league.
Al-Ahli
Al-Ahli comes into this match on the back of a convincing 3-0 home win. The team has been in impressive form, winning three of their last four league matches (3 wins, 1 loss). With a potent attack, they have scored a total of nine goals in these games. Al-Ahli is currently in the top half of the table and is pushing for a spot in the continental competitions.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last two away matches in the league (1 draw, 1 loss).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Al-Ahli's last 5 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 3 of Al-Ahli's last 5 away matches in the league.
Al-Kholood vs. Al-Ahli: Match Prediction
Al-Kholood has been resilient at home, often keeping games tight, but they have struggled to find the back of the net. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli has shown attacking prowess but has found it challenging to secure wins away from home. Considering the form of both teams, this match is likely to be closely contested. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals