Damac vs. Al Raed, H2H, Preview and Prediction

Saudi Pro League: Damac vs. Al Raed | Date: May 27, 2024 | Time: 23:30 Hrs. | Location: Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, Abha, Saudi Arabia

Damac is going head to head with Al Raed starting on May 27^th, 2024 at 23:30 Hrs. The match is a part of the Saudi Professional League. This match is part of round 34, in Saudi Pro League standing, Al Damac stands on 10^th position with 40 points from 33 matches, while Al Raed stands at 12^th position with 36 points on points table.

Damac vs. Al Raed H2H

In the 2024 season, on average, Damac FC scored 1.26 goals per game throughout the actual season. Over 1.5 goals were scored overall (by both the team and the opposition) in 11 (68.75%) of the home games. The combined goals (team and opponent) in seven (43.75%) of the 2024 season’s home games were more than 2.5 goals.

In the 2024 season, Al-Raed averaged 1.25 goals per game. Out of 10 (62.50%) away games, the total goals (both team and opponent) were more than 1.5 goals. Out of 8 (50.00%) away games, the total goals (both team and opponent) were scored. More than 2.5 goals.

Recent Form

Damac gave up 18 goals (45% of a total of 40 goals) and scored 25 goals (60%) of their goals at home. They are ninth in goals scored and third in goals surrendered at home, averaging 1.56 goals scored and 1.12 goals conceded per home game.

Al Raed allowed 23 goals (48% of their total 48 goals) and scored 20 goals (50% of their total 40 goals) away from home. They are ninth in terms of both goals scored and goals surrendered away, averaging 1.25 goals scored and 1.44 goals conceded per away game.

Two games had 0–1 goals, three had 2-3 goals, and four had 4+ goals in the previous nine meetings. Three times, a total of five goals were the most frequent. Al Raed had a shot effectiveness of 20.41%, compared to 15.28% for Damac. Compared to their season averages, Damac scored 0.09 goals fewer and Al Raed scored 0.97 goals more.

Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, who ranks seventh in the league with 15 goals, is Damac’s best scorer. Karim El Berkaoui leads Al Raed in scoring with twelve goals.

Head- to- Head Analysis

Since 2019, Damac and Al-Raed SFC played in nine games. Here is a head-to-head analysis of past games:

• Damac won three of them (total goals scored 11), Al-Raed SFC won six (total goals scored 20), and one was drawn.
• Previous Head-to-head results between Damac and Al-Raed SFC: Asian Handicap Win%: 50.0%, Total Goals Over%: 62.5%.
• The last five games saw Damac win two, draw two, lose one, concede 2.0 goals per game, and have a 0.0% Asian handicap win percentage and a 40.0% total goals over percentage.
• In last five games, Al-Raed SFC: Win 1, Draw 3, Lose 1, 0.8 Goals per match, 1.0 Goals conceded per match.

Preview Damac vs Al Raed

In the last nine meetings between Damac FC and Al-Raed Club, Al-Raed Club has clearly dominated, winning six times compared to Damac FC’s three victories. The goal difference also highlights Al-Raed’s superiority, with a 20-11 advantage. Last season, Al-Raed Club convincingly won both encounters, defeating Damac FC 5-0 at home and 2-1 away.

Damac FC has a notable scoring trend, with 26% of their goals coming between the 31st and 45th minutes. Al-Raed Club, on the other hand, tends to score 23% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes. This pattern suggests that both teams have specific periods in the game where they are particularly dangerous.

Recent Forms and Home Struggles

Damac FC is currently on a poor run, having not won any of their last four games. Additionally, they have struggled at home, failing to win in their last four home matches. Their offensive woes are evident, as they have not scored in five of their 16 home matches this season in the Saudi Pro League.

Discipline has been a significant issue for Damac FC this season, as they have received seven red cards, the highest number in the Saudi Pro League. This lack of discipline has likely contributed to their struggles on the field.

Key Players and Statistic

Georges-Kevin Nkoudou has been the standout player for Damac FC, scoring 15 goals this season. For Al-Raed Club, Karim El Berkaoui has netted 12 times. In terms of assists, Nicolae Stanciu leads Damac FC with five assists, while Julio Tavares holds the same number for Al-Raed Club.

On the defensive end, Tarek Hamed of Damac FC has accumulated the most yellow cards (9) on his team, while Hamad Sulaiman Al Jayzani of Al-Raed Club has collected 10 yellow cards. This indicates that both players are key figures in their respective teams’ defensive setups, but their aggressive styles often lead to bookings.

Damac FC tends to perform better in the first half of their matches, winning 32% of their first halves compared to Al-Raed Club’s 23%. This trend suggests that Damac FC often starts matches strongly but might struggle to maintain their performance throughout the game.

Recent Encounters

The last meeting between these two teams saw Damac FC emerge victorious by a one-goal margin. In the last five encounters, Damac FC has won three times, while Al-Raed Club has won twice. There have been no draws in these recent matchups, indicating that matches between these two sides are often decisive.

When Damac FC leads 1-0 at home, they have an impressive win rate of 87%. Conversely, when Al-Raed Club leads 0-1 away, they win 66% of the time. However, when Damac FC falls behind 0-1 at home, they have yet to secure a comeback victory. Similarly, Al-Raed Club has not managed to win after trailing 1-0 away.

Overall Performance Comparison

In terms of overall performance in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Raed Club has been slightly better than Damac FC this season. Al-Raed Club has not scored in six of their 16 away matches, indicating some inconsistency on the road. Nonetheless, their away record stands at 2-5-9.

When these two teams meet, the average number of goals per match is 3.2, with 1.6 goals typically scored in the first half. Damac FC scores an average of 1.4 goals per match against Al-Raed Club, while Al-Raed Club averages 1.8 goals against Damac FC. At home, Damac FC averages 1.56 goals per match, whereas Al-Raed Club averages 1.28 goals in away matches.

The upcoming clash between Damac FC and Al-Raed Club promises to be an exciting encounter filled with action and goals. While Al-Raed Club has historically had the upper hand, Damac FC’s recent win in their last meeting could provide a psychological boost. Both teams will be eager to secure a win, but Al-Raed Club’s superior form and past performance suggest they might have the edge. Fans can expect a high-scoring game with plenty of drama, especially in the first half, where both teams tend to score frequently.

Damac vs Al Raed Prediction

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Damac win with a probability of 41.99%. A win for Al Raed has a probability of 32.07% and a draw has a probability of 25.9%.

The most likely score line for a Damac win is 1-0 with a probability of 10.12%. The next most likely score lines for that outcome are 2-1 (8.82%) and 2-0 (7.25%). The likeliest Al Raed win is 0-1 (8.61%), while for a drawn score line it is 1-1 (12.32%).