The Matchday 17 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Kholood and Al-Raed will take place on January 25 at the Al-Hazem Club Stadium in Ar-Rass. Al-Kholood vs. Al-Raed: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Kholood vs. Al-Raed
Al-Kholood (4-4-2): [Lineup not provided in original text]
Al-Raed (4-2-3-1): [Lineup not provided in original text]
Al-Kholood
Al-Kholood has shown mixed form in their recent matches, struggling to find consistency. They will be keen to leverage their home advantage to secure a positive result against Al-Raed.
- The team has won 2 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- Al-Kholood has managed to keep a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Kholood's last 6 home matches.
Al-Raed
Al-Raed comes into this fixture with a strong away record, having secured points in several challenging encounters. They will aim to maintain their momentum and climb up the league standings with a victory.
- The team has not lost in their last 4 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 wins, 2 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Al-Raed's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Al-Raed's last 6 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Kholood vs. Al-Raed: Match Prediction
Considering Al-Kholood's solid home performances and Al-Raed's impressive away form, this match promises to be a closely contested affair. Both teams are expected to adopt cautious approaches, which could lead to a low-scoring encounter.
My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
