The Matchday 3 encounter in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Kholood and Damac will take place on September 18 at the Al-Hazm Club Stadium in Ar Rass. Al-Kholood vs. Damac: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Kholood vs. Damac
Al-Kholood (4-3-3): Ahmed Al-Khamis – Fahad Al-Dossari, Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Abdullah Al-Shahrani, Nasser Al-Dosari – Abdulrahman Al-Ghamdi, Sultan Al-Ghannam, Khalid Al-Muwallad – Fahad Al-Muwallad, Mohammed Al-Sahlawi, Abdulaziz Al-Bishi.
Damac (4-2-3-1): Mustafa Zeghba – Abdullah Al-Amri, Farouk Chafai, Ali Al-Zaqaan, Adam Maher – Mansour Hamzi, Ibrahim Al-Nakhli – Emilio Zelaya, Mohammed Al-Qarni, Abdulwahab Jaafer – Hicham Faik.
Al-Kholood
In the previous round, Al-Kholood suffered a 0-2 defeat at home to Al-Fateh. This result extended their winless streak in the Saudi Pro League to four matches (2 draws, 2 losses). The team has struggled offensively, managing only two goals in these matches. Al-Kholood currently sits near the bottom of the standings, and a victory in this fixture is crucial to improve their position.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro 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 "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Kholood's last 6 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Damac
In their last match, Damac secured a 3-0 victory at home against Al-Raed. This win marked their second consecutive triumph in the Saudi Pro League, both achieved with clean sheets. Damac's defense has been solid, conceding only one goal in their last three matches. They are currently in the top half of the standings and aim to continue their winning momentum.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last three away matches in the Saudi Pro League (1 draw, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Damac's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Damac's last 6 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Kholood vs. Damac: Match Prediction
Al-Kholood has found it challenging to secure victories, but they have shown resilience at home, managing to keep games tight. Their defensive approach has resulted in low-scoring matches, and they will aim to frustrate Damac in this encounter.
Damac, meanwhile, has been in good form, especially at home. However, their away performances have been less consistent. They will look to exploit Al-Kholood's vulnerabilities but must be wary of their opponent's defensive setup.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
