Al Akhdoud vs Al Ahli Saudi Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips
Date, Kick-off time, Venue
- Date-16th Feb, 2024
- Kick-off time- 4:00 AM GMT
- Venue: Prince Hathloui Bin Abdul Aziz Sport City Stadium
Al Akhdoud vs Al Ahli Saudi Match Preview
Al Akhdoud and Al Ahli are all set to face each other in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. Both the teams have had a different sort of campaign so far in the season. While the former is at the 12th position of the league with just 6 wins the latter is at the third position with 12 wins in their 19 matches. It is expected to be a cracker of an encounter between the two teams.
Team News
Al Akhdoud
The team Al Akhdoud is in a good run of late even with them being in the 12th position. Their last match ended with a draw against Lokomotiv Moscow. Andrei Burca has been performing well for the club this season. Martin Sevela is unlikely to rotate the squad for the match as they are coming up against an in-form Al-Ahli.
Due to red card suspensions, Andrei Burca and Paulo Vitor will be missing the proceedings for the match against Al Akhdoud on Friday.
Al Ahli Saudi
Al Ahli has been in a superb run of form throughout the season. With four wins in their last five matches, Riyad Mahrez’s team is pushing hard for the title. Their last match against Anderlecht ended with a draw. The former Manchester City man, Riyad Mahrez has been firing all cylinders for the club.
Al-Ahli’s Abdullah Otayf, the defensive midfielder will be unavailable due to a cruciate ligament tear. Besides, Merih Demiral will also miss the match due to an unknown injury.
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Al Akhdoud vs Al Ahli Saudi Betting Tips and Odds
Betting tips for the match:
Al-Ahli Sudi is to win the match.
Al-Ahli Saudi is to score more than two goals.
Riyad Mahrez is to be on the scoresheet.
Odds
Al-Ahli Saudi win-1.90
Al Akhdoud win- 1.78
Draw-1.88
Odds source- Oddsopedia.com
Predicted lineups
Al Akhdoud
- Goalkeeper: Abdul Aziz
- Defenders: A. Khamis, S. Kvirkvella, S. Alyami, H.H.M Al Zabdani
- Midfielders: S.M.M. Al Harthi, E. Al-Muwallad, S. Pedroza, A. Collado
- Forwards: F. Tanase, L. Tawamba
Al-Ahli Saudi
- Goalkeeper: E. Mendy
- Defenders: Ali Majrashi, R. Hamidou, R. Ibanez, S. Yaslam
- Midfielders: M. Al-Majhad, F. Kessie, R. Mahrez, G. Veiga, A. Saint-Maximin
- Forwards: F. Al-Buraikan
Head-to-Head
Al Akhdoud and Al Ahli have played with each other on 3 occasions. Meanwhile, Al Akhdoud has the lead among the two teams, winning 2 matches while Al-Ahli has won just 1 match. Zero matches among the two have ended in a draw.
The last three results:
- Al Ahli 1-0 Al Akhdoud – Saudi Pro League
- Al Ahli 1-4 Al Akhdoud – Saudi Pro League
- Al Akhdoud 2-0 Al Ahli – Saudi Pro League
Prediction
Al Ahli is predicted to win the match against Al Akhdoud by a scoreline of 2-0. With the overall form of Al-Ahli this season and the poor form of Al-Akhdoud, they will surely enter the match as favorites.
Where to watch
- India – Sony Sports Ten 2 Sony LIV/ JioTV
- England- DAZN GB
- Germany- DAZN Amazon Prime, Video ZD
- Saudi Arabia- Shahid TV
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