Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Damac
Al-Okhdood
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On Friday, September 13, in the 3rd round of the Saudi Pro League, Damac will face Al-Akhdoud at home. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:50 Central European Time. Here's the forecast and betting prediction for the match, prepared by the analysts at Dailysports.
Damac
Last season, Damac, despite having a modest budget compared to most Saudi Arabian teams, performed as a solid mid-table side. With 41 points, the "Southern Knights" secured a comfortable tenth place, avoiding the relegation battle many had predicted before the start of the campaign.
In the last round, Cosmin Contra's team came agonizingly close to pulling off a major upset, leading 2-1 away against reigning champions Al-Hilal, only to concede two late goals. In their first match, Damac narrowly lost 0-1 to Al-Khaleej.
Al-Okhdood
Last season, Al-Okhdood narrowly avoided relegation from the Pro League. The modest club was in the drop zone heading into the final round but managed a crucial 2-0 victory over direct rivals Al-Tai, while Abha lost to Al-Hazem, allowing Al-Okhdood to leapfrog two teams and finish just above the relegation zone.
The new season seems destined for another survival battle. Al-Okhdood has yet to pick up any points in the first two rounds, suffering a 0-1 defeat to Al-Ettifaq and a 0-3 loss to Al-Hilal.
Interesting facts and head-to-head history
- This will be the third-ever meeting between Damac and Al-Okhdood.
- Last season, Damac won both encounters, 2-0 at home and 2-1 away.
Damac vs Al-Okhdood prediction
Damac has a stronger squad and was impressive in their recent match against Al-Hilal. Al-Okhdood appears to be an ideal opponent for Damac to claim their first three points of the season. My prediction: a home victory for Damac.
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