Matchday 9 of the Saudi Pro League between Al-Kholood and Al-Hazm will take place on November 21 at the Al-Hazm Club Stadium in Ar Rass. Al-Kholood vs. Al-Hazm: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee:
Matches – 10 (Saudi Pro League, 2023/24);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 25%.
Predicted lineups for Al-Kholood vs. Al-Hazm
Al-Kholood (4-4-2): Ahmed Al-Khaibari – Mohammed Al-Oufi, Fahad Al-Muwallad, Abdulrahman Al-Dawsari, Sultan Al-Ghannam – Salem Al-Dawsari, Abdullah Otayf, Hattan Bahebri, Nasser Al-Dawsari – Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Buraikan.
Al-Hazm (4-2-3-1): Mohammed Al-Owais – Yasser Al-Shahrani, Mohammed Jahfali, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Saud Abdulhamid – Salman Al-Faraj, Mohamed Kanno – Nawaf Al-Abed, Salem Al-Dawsari, Fahad Al-Muwallad – Bafetimbi Gomis.
Al-Kholood
In their last outing, Al-Kholood managed a 2-2 draw against Al-Fateh, extending their unbeaten run to three matches (1 win, 2 draws). The team has shown a solid defensive performance at home, conceding only two goals in their last three home fixtures. Al-Kholood sits mid-table with 12 points and is aiming to climb higher with a win in this encounter.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 wins, 2 draws).
- Al-Kholood has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last six home games in this tournament.
- The scoreline has included the number "1" at the end of regular time in 5 of Al-Kholood's last 7 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Hazm
Al-Hazm suffered a 1-3 defeat to Al-Shabab in their previous match, marking their third loss in four games. Despite their struggles, the team has managed to score in each of their last five matches. Al-Hazm is currently battling in the lower half of the table and needs a win to boost their chances of moving up.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the Saudi Pro League (1 draw, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Al-Hazm's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Al-Hazm's last 7 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Kholood vs. Al-Hazm: Match Prediction
Al-Kholood has shown resilience at home, and their defensive strategy has been effective against mid-table teams. With Al-Hazm's recent struggles on the road, I expect a tightly contested match with few goals. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
