Al Raed and Abha will face each other in a Pro League game in Saudi Arabia on Friday, December 29th, 2023, at 15:00h (UTC), check the Al Raed vs Abha betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Al Raed vs Abha will occur
The game takes place in the small King Abdullah Sport City Stadium stadium, in the city of Buraydah, with a capacity for 29850 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Al Raed vs Abha betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Pro League, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.7 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.06 goals per match.
Al Raed last match
Al Raed comes from a win recorded in the last match played. The opponent was Al Ittihad, in a match valid for Pro League, and the two teams finished the match with a score of 1-3. On the field, I. Jovičević’s team lined up with a 5-3-2.
Incredible surprise with the final result of the match! The underdog team achieved an unexpected victory, as shown by the fact that before the match their victory had odds of 5.25.
Abha last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Pro League, Abha, who used a 4-1-4-1 formation, faced the Al Hilal team with a final score of 7-0.
Before the match, it had already been stated that defeat was the most logical outcome. The most obvious indication was the odds for their vicorty, 21.00.
Al Raed vs Abha h2h
Abha was in 14th place in the Pro League while Al Raed was in 16th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Abha team entered the field with the 4-4-2 formation, the same tactic Al Raed used in the match.
It was on 19-08-2023 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 1-0 win for Abha, was valid for the 2023/2024 season of the Pro League.
The previous encounter between these teams saw them fighting hard to stay ahead.
The Al Raed team’s run of five games has been of preferable outcome, compared to the Abha team.
Al Raed
Pro League leaderboard now
comes into this game with 16 points, putting them in 15th place in the Pro League. They are also encumbered with a negative balance, 10 losses, 4 wins, and 4 draws.
This means that in the 19th round, the Al Riyadh team is closing in at 16th place, with no points difference separating them.
Al Raed analysis
At the end of round 18 in Pro League, Al Raed scored 20 goals and conceded 28 goals.
Al Raed seems to be facing a problem in scoring goals, as they have recorded a low number of goals and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This could be an indication that they are struggling to generate good scoring opportunities and need to improve their attacking performance.
As we approach the Regular Season, Al Raed is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 3.44 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Al Raed will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
The average ball possession of Al Raed in this league is 44.56%, which means that the team has a rather wait-and-see attitude and does not often take over the ball of the game. Therefore, for the match against Abha they should do something to reverse the trend and try to impose their game on their opponents if they want the win.
Al Raed has proven to be a formidable attacking force, with 1506 attacks resulting in 20 goals. Abha, on the other hand, has only scored 19 times with 1499 attacks.
Best goalscorer from Al Raed
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Karim Berkaoui. He has scored 6 times in the current season and has helped Al Raed come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Abha
Pro League leaderboard now
With 14 points won, Abha is in 17th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team’s campaign so far is 4 wins against 12 losses, plus 2 draws.
Abha analysis
After round 18 of Pro League we count 19 goals scored by Abha and 48 conceded.
Abha has been going through a rough patch in their recent matches, losing their last 4 matches and drawing the other. They will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this dip in form if they want to salvage their season.
Best goalscorer from Abha
If we want to highlight a player from the team’s attack at this stage, we have to name Karl Toko Ekambi. The Attacker scored 5 goals in the current season, helping Abha to achieve victory in several disputes.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Al Raed is Karim Berkaoui, who has already scored 6 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Abha is Karl Toko Ekambi, he has scored in 5 opportunities.
The best time to place bets is between 75-90 minutes as some study have shown this to be where most goals happen.
Taking into consideration that Abha scores an average of 0.89 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
At the bookmaker Bet365, the market of Total Goals Under 2.5 is with great odds.
Corners Top Betting Tips
There is an average of 4.38 corners per game, making this a good thing to note if one wishes to obtain good results in sports betting.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.17 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the Al Raed side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 times this season, very different from Abha who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Al Raed vs Abha betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 29th, 2023, Friday.
The match will take place at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium stadium in Buraydah.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Pro League match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-0 result for Abha.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
