Al Raed vs Al Ahli prediction, odds & betting tips – 23/05/2024

Al Raed will host Al Ahli in the next Saudi Pro League round on Thursday, 23 May.

Will Al Raed take the advantage of playing at home in this match or will Al Ahli get the three points they need to secure a spot in the AFC Champions League for next season? Find that out and more by reading our Al Raed vs Al Ahli prediction.

Al Raed vs Al Ahli prediction: Al Ahli to get the three points

Key Stats

• Both teams have scored in 69% of Al Ahli's away games this season in the league, as well as 50% of Al Raed's home matches.
• We saw both teams score in three of the previous five H2H duels between these two teams.
• Al Ahli are in good form, with three wins in the last four league matches.
• Al Raed have only won five of their 16 home games this season in the Saudi Pro League.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ahli backed by the bookmakers 

• HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.20%
• DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
• AWAY: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.90%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

We can see from these Al Raed vs Al Ahli odds that the guests are the expected winners, which is hardly surprising given that Al Ahli are 26 points ahead of Al Raed in the standings.

Al Ahli have also done well lately, winning three of their last four games in the league and they enter the match with a strong motive as they are trying to clinch a spot in the AFC Champions League for next season.

Anyhow, if you enjoyed our predictions for this match and want to see more, check out our top betting tips for today.

Last five H2Hs: Al Raed with the advantage lately

Saudi Arabia Pro League 09/12/23

Al Ahli Jeddah

0

Al Raed

0

Saudi Arabia Pro League 23/06/22

Al Ahli Jeddah

1

Al Raed

3

Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/12/21

Al Raed

1

Al Ahli Jeddah

0

Saudi Arabia Pro League 08/04/21

Al Ahli Jeddah

2

Al Raed

3

Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/12/20

Al Raed

1

Al Ahli Jeddah

2

In the last five duels with Al Ahli, Al Raed have notched three wins, so they've clearly done better recently. That being said, the overall H2H record shows that Al Ahli have been the more dominant team: 20-4-6.

Al Raed preview: Closing out the season without stress

While Al Raed could still technically get involved in the relegation battle, they are currently six points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone. With two games left to be played and with them having the better goal difference, the reality is that Al Raed are pretty safe. They have also done ok recently, with just two losses in the last six games in the league.

Meanwhile, Abdullah Al-Yousif and Andre Moreira are on the team's injury list at the moment.

Predicted Lineup: Al Harbi – Al-Dosari, Gonzalez, Al-Faed, Al-Jayzani – Alsubaie, Normann – Fouzair, El Berkaoui, Al-Ghamdi – Tavares

Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/08/24

L

Al Qadisiya Al Khubar

1

Al Raed

0

Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/08/24

D

Al-Nassr Riyadh

1

Al Raed

1

Europe Friendlies 22/07/24

L

FC Zorya Lugansk

3

Al Raed

2

Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/05/24

D

Damac FC

1

Al Raed

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 23/05/24

D

Al Ahli Jeddah

0

Al Raed

0

Al Ahli preview: Trying to clinch a spot in the AFC Champions League

With two wins in a row Al Ahli have pretty much secured third place in the Saudi Pro League and a spot in the AFC Champions League, although not yet mathematically since Al Taawoun are six points behind.

So, Al Ahli only need one point from the remaining two matches, but even with a couple of losses, they still have better goal difference than Al Taawoun and pretty much only a miracle would stop them frmo playing in the AFC Champions League next season.

When it comes to team news, Al Ahil are missing a few players through injuries, including Abdullah Al-Ammar, Ali Majrashi, Allan Saint-Maximin, Gabri Veiga, Abdullah Otayf, Haitham Asiri, and Mohammed Al-Majhad.

Predicted Lineup: Mendy – Ibanez, Demiral, Hindi, Balobaid – Aljohani, Kessie – Mahrez, Firmino, Al-Nabit – Al-Buraikan

Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/08/24

L

Al Fateh SC

1

Al Ahli Jeddah

0

Saudi Arabia Pro League 23/08/24

W

Al Orubah

0

Al Ahli Jeddah

2

Saudi Arabia Super Cup 13/08/24

L

Al Hilal Riyadh

1 (4)

Al Ahli Jeddah

1 (1)

World Club Friendlies 06/08/24

D

Grazer AK

3

Al Ahli Jeddah

3

World Club Friendlies 18/07/24

W

Ujpest

0

Al Ahli Jeddah

1

Player to watch: Riyad Mahrez

The experienced Algerian winger has been one of the key players for Al Ahli this season, as expected, contributing 11 goals and 14 assists in the Saudi Pro League so far.

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