Damac FC vs Al-Ahli FC Prediction: Al-Ahli must bounce back to winning ways

Al-Ahli’s four-game unbeaten run finally ended at the hands of a worthy contender, Al-Nassr in their most recent league game. Al-Ahli gave it their all but the final moments tilted towards a positive outcome for Nassr and it ended that way. They take on Damac FC in round 21 of their Saudi Pro League game and we heavily depend on them for a victory here. Damac is struggling and they’ll most likely suffer a defeat here. We expect a victory for Al-Ahli here with a minimum of two goals scored. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, key stats, and my expert opinion. 

Damac FC (11th)

Form in the League: DDDWL

Damac FC continues to uphold their strength since that 2-2 draw against Al-Hilal early this month. They once again played Al-Okhdood to a goalless draw in their last league game and it now remains whether they can replicate this result on Friday when they take on Al-Ahli. They are currently 11th placed in the league with an overall league statistics of 6 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses from 20 games played. Can they get a positive result against an amazing Al-Ahli side? Can they replicate their recent success against Ahli on Friday?

Al-Ahli FC (5th)

Form in the League: LWWWW

Al-Ahli failed to make it five consecutive league victories in a row in their last league game against Al-Nassr. The game was an extraordinary one which had both teams playing like their lives depended on it. Nassr got the opening goal in the 32nd minute but Ivan Toney got the equalizer for Al-Ahli in the 78th minute. The game eventually ended in a 2-3 defeat to Al-Ahli. Ivan Toney got a goal in that game which now makes it 5 league goals in a row for Toney. They are in great shape with 4 victories and a loss from their last 5 league games. Al-Ahli’s strength remains in their offensive lineup of Riyad Mahrez, Firmino, and Ivan Toney, it’s hard to face this attacking trio and keep a clean sheet. 

Al-Ahli is doing exceptionally well in the AFC Champions League as they’ve won 6 games with a draw from the 8 games played so far in the competition. Al-Ahli defeated Al-Sadd earlier this week in the AFC Champions League by a 1-3 scoreline. They are currently 5th placed in the league with 12 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses from the 20 games played.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 10 encounters produced 3 victories for Damac, 4 wins for Al-Nassr, and 3 draws.

Expert Betting Tips

Firstly, it’s important to note that Al-Ahli is in amazing form with a deadly attacking trio upfront who have scored quite a combined number of goals in the league this season. Damac is struggling and is no match for Al-Ahli. Al-Ahli will also be eager to bounce back from that sad defeat to Al-Nassr last week with a victory. Our prediction is a confident win and a total of over 1.5 goals for Al-Ahli. 

Al-Ahli is in really good shape with a great league run and a pack of experienced players up front and we can expect goals from this encounter. A minimum of over 2.5 goals for Al-Ahli. Please see some of their head-to-head statistics below;

• Al-Ahli has not lost to Damac in their last 5 meetings
• Both teams have found the net in their last 10 encounters
• More than 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 meetings
• Al-Ahli has scored first in 6 of their last 7 meetings

Our first prediction is a win for Al-Ahli and a total of over 1.5 goals for 1.63 odds at 1xBet.

Our second prediction is over 3.5 goals for 2.31 odds at Betway.

Our third prediction is a 2HT over 1.5 goals for 1.76 odds at Bet365.