On September 19, 2024, at the Najran Sport City Center, a Professional League match will feature Al Akhdood, currently in 17th place, against Qadisiya Khubar, who sits in 4th place. Al Akhdood, yet to earn any points this season, is keen to reverse their fortunes as they face off against Qadisiya Khubar, who has accumulated 6 points so far.
Historically, Al Akhdood has had a tough time against Qadisiya Khubar, having lost 2 of their 4 previous encounters. In their recent form, Al Akhdood has been struggling, with 3 losses in their last 6 league games. In contrast, Qadisiya Khubar is coming into this match with a strong record, having won their last 2 away games.
With these statistics, the upcoming match promises to be a compelling contest between the two teams.
Recent Form
Al Akhdood
Al Akhdood’s recent performances have been quite disappointing. In their latest match on September 13, 2024, they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Dhamak, following a 1-0 loss to Ettifaq FC on August 28, 2024. They also faced a heavy 3-0 defeat against Al Hilal on August 24, 2024.
Prior to these games, they had a 2-0 win against Al Ta’i on May 27, 2024, but their form has generally been inconsistent. They drew 1-1 with Al Wahda Mecca on May 23, 2024, and had a 1-1 draw with Ettifaq FC on May 17, 2024. Overall, Al Akhdood’s recent results show a trend of struggle, with several losses and only one win in their last six matches.
Qadisiya Khubar
Qadisiya Khubar has been in much better form. They secured a 1-0 victory over Shabab Riyadh on September 15, 2024, and previously won 1-0 against Al Raed Club on August 27, 2024. They had a convincing 3-0 win against Al Fateh on August 23, 2024. Earlier in the season, they also achieved a 1-0 win over Al Safa on May 28, 2024, and a 2-0 victory against Hajer Club on May 22, 2024. Their recent performances indicate a solid run of form, with multiple wins and a strong defensive record.
Prediction
Recent head-to-head results show that Qadisiya Khubar has generally had the upper hand, with two wins compared to Al Akhdood’s one victory and one draw. The consistent performance of Qadisiya Khubar in these encounters, particularly their ability to win decisively, suggests they have had a competitive edge over Al Akhdood.
However, Al Akhdood’s win in August 2022 indicates that they are capable of challenging Qadisiya Khubar under the right circumstances. Overall, while Qadisiya Khubar has been more successful in recent matchups, Al Akhdood has shown they can be competitive and potentially turn things around in future encounters.
Prediction: Qadisiya Khubar to win.