Al-Khaleej

vs

Al Akhdoud

Preview

Al-Khaleej

• Al-Khaleej are clear favorites to win Friday’s game at 1.64 with Al Akhdoud long shots at 5.0 with the bookmakers.
• Al-Khaleej are flying high in the Profesional League 2025/2026 table in eighth place with 21 points from 14 matches.
• Al-Khaleej are in good form with two wins in their last three games.

Al Akhdoud

• Al Akhdoud are rock-bottom with only five points from 13 games.
• Al Akhdoud have lost two in a row.

Head-to-Head

• Al-Khaleej won two of the previous four meetings between the clubs while Al Akhdoud claimed a 3-2 away win in the other and the two clubs drew on the other occasion.
• Al-Khaleej have failed to beat Al Akhdoud in their last two home games.

Key Players

• Greek tactician Georgios Donis has been in charge of Al-Khaleej since July 2024 and has instilled a high-tempo, pressing style of play.
• There is a clear contrast between Al-Khaleej’s game and Akhdoud’s play under new boss Marius Șumudică, who has replaced Paulo Sergio.
• Key players:
  • Konstantinos Fortounis - 10 assists in 14 league games
  • Joshua King - 12 in 13 matches
  • Juan Pedroza - 2 in 12
  • Goekhan Guel - 3 assists from midfield

Betting Insights

• Both Teams To Score is the favorite bet at 1.67.
• Bookmakers list Al-Khaleej as favourites at 1.64 while Al Akhdoud are outsiders at 5.0.

Prediction

• Al-Khaleej are in the better form and playing at home where they average 2.50 goals per home match in the league, while they have conceded 1.17 per game.
• Akhdoud have not scored a goal in their last two games and are poor travellers, averaging 0.17 goals per away game in the league.
• Given the form gap and Akhdoud’s away struggles, Al-Khaleej to win is the likely outcome.