Al-Raed vs Al-Kholood prediction, H2H and probable lineups - May 26, 2025
Al-Raed
Al Kholood
One of the matches of the 34th round of the Saudi Arabian Championship will take place on Monday in Buraidah, where the local Al-Raed will host Al-Kholood. I suggest betting on goals in this game, as the odds look promising for a successful outcome.
Match preview
The season has been nothing short of disastrous for Al-Raed — the team sits firmly at the bottom of the table with just 21 points after 34 rounds. Kresimir Rezic's men have lost their last five matches in a row without earning a single point, managing to score only twice in that stretch. Their home record is particularly alarming: just two wins and 12 defeats at their own stadium, indicating they've lost any home advantage.
Despite active rotation and tactical changes, Rezic has failed to find an effective playing model. There is a near total lack of creativity up front, while the defense is prone to glaring positional mistakes. Even the narrow defeat to Al-Akhdood (0:1) in the last round was further evidence of a team deep in crisis.
In contrast, Al-Kholood look like a more balanced side, though not without their own flaws. With 37 points, they've established themselves comfortably in mid-table, picking up two wins in their last five games — including a confident 2-0 over Al-Fayha. Coach Noureddine Zakri has struck a balance between ball control and aggressive pressing, and it's paying off.
However, Al-Kholood's away form is far from ideal — 11 losses in 16 away outings highlight their struggles on the road. Still, facing the league's bottom side, who are in freefall, the "visitors" can realistically expect to come away with at least a point. With a psychological edge and fresher attacking ideas, they'll look to take the initiative from the start.
Probable lineups
- Al-Raed: Sunyur - Hazazi, Abed, Gonzalez - Al-Khawsawi, Normann, Bouzouk, Al-Dossari - Al-Amri, Twe - El-Berkaoui
- Al-Kholood: Marcelo Grohe, Al Hausawi A., Troost-Ekong W., Gyomber N., Al Shamrani H., Al Hammami H., N'Doram K., Dieng A., Savan M., Muleka D., Maolida M.
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first meeting this season, Al-Kholood claimed a 2-1 victory
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has landed in three out of five matches involving Al-Raed
- The "Over 2.5 goals" option has come through in two out of five matches involving Al-Kholood
Prediction
It's tough to give a clear edge to either side, as Al-Kholood are inconsistent away from home while Al-Raed are desperate for redemption. Both teams, however, tend to concede, making the "both teams to score" bet a logical choice.
