Al Khaleej vs Al Akhdood Prediction 16 January 2026
📢 What to expect from the clash between Al-Khaleej and Al-Ahdaud in the 16th round of the Pro League? Al-Khaleej, sitting comfortably at the top half of the table, aim to solidify their position with their strong attacking performances, boasting a high average of goals scored. Meanwhile, the visitors are battling to escape the relegation zone. It will be intriguing to watch the tactical decisions from the coaches and any potential surprises.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 26 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Khaleej):
- ball possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 11;
- fouls: 15 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al Khaleej and Al Akhdood:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 1, draws - 1;
- number of goals (home/away) - 11 against 7;
- average total goals in the match - 3.
Head-to-head statistics Al Khaleej - Al Akhdood

Al Khaleej Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Ittifaq, away team - Al Khaleej). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Al Khaleej vs Al Ittifaq):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
Al-Khaleej have been delivering consistent performances in their recent games. Out of their last five matches, the team has secured two victories and played to a draw once. Currently sitting eighth in the league standings, they are striving for higher positions. With an average of 2.3 goals scored per match, their aggressive, attack-focused style of play is evident.
Match Results: Al Khaleej

Al Akhdood Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Akhdood, away - Al-Kholood). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Al Akhdood vs Al-Kholood):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
- fouls: 7 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Al-Akhdoud are going through a tough stretch, having won just once in their last five matches while suffering four defeats. This poor run has negatively impacted their standing, as they currently sit in 17th place. Their average of just 0.71 goals per game highlights their struggles in attack. Nonetheless, their recent victory might offer a glimmer of hope for the team's fans.
Match Results: Al Akhdood
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Al Khaleej vs Al Akhdood
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 6 vs 2;
- win percentage: 43% vs 14%;
- losses: 5 vs 10;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Al Akhdood won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games against Al Khaleej.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.83, the guests - 1.17;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 3.
Statistics: Al Khaleej vs Al Akhdood
- average total in the tournament: 3.86 vs 2.5;
- average total goals scored: 2.29 vs 0.71;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.93 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.36 vs 0.29;
- Al Khaleej: average total at home in the tournament - 2.5;
- Al Akhdood: average total away in the tournament - 0.17;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.3 (home - 2.25) vs 0.4 (away - 0).
- Al Khaleej have scored under 2.5 goals in last 5 games against Al Akhdood.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Al Khaleej vs Al Akhdood
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Khaleej at home - 2 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Akhdood away - 1 (17%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 2;
- BTTS matches for Al Khaleej at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Al Akhdood away - 0 (0%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (14/123, 11.4%);
- Al Khaleej at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (2/6, 33.3%);
- Al Akhdood away most often play: 2:0 (2/6, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:0 - 9.85% (odds 6.69)
1:1 - 9.75% (odds 6.66)
1:0 - 9.65% (odds 6.73)
Editorial Prediction
Al-Khaleej enter the match as clear favorites, which makes sense given their form and league standing. Meanwhile, the hosts have been involved in high-scoring affairs recently, with at least three goals scored in eight of their last nine matches. Al-Akhdood desperately need points, so they are unlikely to sit back and defend, opting instead to counter-attack. In this scenario, betting on over 2.5 goals seems like the most logical choice.