The Matchday 17 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Akhdoud and Al-Khaleej will take place on January 25 at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Najran. Al-Akhdoud vs. Al-Khaleej: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Al-Akhdoud
In their last match, Al-Akhdoud suffered a 1-2 defeat away to Al-Shabab. This result extended their winless streak to three matches (1 draw, 2 losses). Currently, Al-Akhdoud sits in the lower half of the table with 15 points. To move up the standings, they need to secure victories in their upcoming fixtures.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last 4 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 2 losses).
- Al-Akhdoud has not scored more than one goal in their last 5 home games in this league.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Akhdoud's last 6 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Khaleej
In their previous outing, Al-Khaleej managed a 2-0 victory at home against Al-Fateh. This win marked their second consecutive victory in the league, both achieved with a clean sheet. Al-Khaleej is currently in the top half of the table with 25 points and aims to maintain their position with consistent performances.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 5 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Al-Khaleej's last 6 away games in this league.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Al-Khaleej's last 6 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Akhdoud vs. Al-Khaleej: Match Prediction
Al-Akhdoud has struggled at home this season, often failing to capitalize on their opportunities. Their defensive approach has seen them concede few goals, but their attacking output remains a concern. Meanwhile, Al-Khaleej has been impressive on the road, with solid defensive displays and effective counterattacks.
Considering the current form and playing styles of both teams, I predict a closely contested match with limited scoring opportunities. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
