Al-Kholood vs Al-Ahli Prediction 17 January 2026
📢 What can we expect from the match between Al-Kholood and Al-Ahli in the 16th round of the Pro League? Al-Kholood find themselves near the relegation zone, sitting in 13th place, which forces them to fight for every point. Recently, the team has shown inconsistency, with just one win in their last five games. Meanwhile, the visitors are comfortably in 4th place and are in excellent form with four consecutive victories. Their attack looks impressive, and their defense is solid.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 17 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 4:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Ahli Jeddah):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 1;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al-Kholood and Al Ahli Jeddah:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 3, draws - 0;
- number of goals (home/away) - 3 against 7;
- average total goals in the match - 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Al-Kholood - Al-Ahli

Al-Kholood Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Akhdood, away team - Al-Kholood). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Al-Kholood vs Al Akhdood):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 5 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Al-Kholood are going through a tough period. The team have suffered four defeats in their last five matches and are facing significant defensive issues, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game. Although they score an average of 1.4 goals per match, their defense remains their biggest weakness. In the league standings, they currently sit in 13th place.
Match Results: Al-Kholood

Al Ahli Jeddah Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Ahli Jeddah, away - Al Taawoun). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Al Ahli Jeddah vs Al Taawoun):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 18 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Al-Ahli are on a roll, having won eight of their last ten matches, including their most recent four. They boast an average of two goals per game while maintaining a solid defense, conceding just 0.79 goals per match. Their last encounter with this opponent ended in a commanding 4-1 victory for Al-Ahli, highlighting their dominance both offensively and defensively.
Match Results: Al Ahli Jeddah
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 3, draws - 0.
Statistics: Al-Kholood vs Al Ahli Jeddah
- matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- wins: 4 vs 9;
- win percentage: 29% vs 64%;
- losses: 10 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 8;
- losses: 7 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Al-Kholood have lost in 8 of last 9 games (Professional League).
- Al-Kholood have lost in last 4 home games (Professional League).
- Al Ahli Jeddah have won in 6 of last 7 games (Professional League).
- Al Ahli Jeddah have won in 5 of last 6 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.75, the guests - 1.75;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Al-Kholood vs Al Ahli Jeddah
- average total in the tournament: 3.29 vs 2.29;
- average total goals scored: 1.36 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.79 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.57 vs 0.93;
- Al-Kholood: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Al Ahli Jeddah: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.29) vs 2 (away - 2).
- Al Ahli Jeddah have scored under 2.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games (Professional League).
- Al Ahli Jeddah have scored under 2.5 goals in last 8 away games (Professional League).
Prediction on corners
Al-Kholood: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.21; at home field - 4.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; at home field - 6.29.
Al Ahli Jeddah: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.57, away - 5.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 5.5.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Al-Kholood vs Al Ahli Jeddah
- number of matches played in the tournament: 14 vs 14;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 7;
- number of BTTS matches for Al-Kholood at home - 4 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Ahli Jeddah away - 1 (17%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Al-Kholood at home - 4 (57%);
- BTTS matches for Al Ahli Jeddah away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (14/126, 11.1%);
- Al-Kholood at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 0:4 , 1:2 , 1:3 , 2:1 , 5:1 (1/6, 16.7%);
- Al Ahli Jeddah away most often play: 0:1 (3/6, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 11.23% (odds 6.08)
0:2 - 10.93% (odds 5.88)
1:2 - 10.01% (odds 6.75)
- Al Ahli Jeddah won 1:0 in 3 of last 4 away games (Professional League).
Editor's Prediction
Al-Ahli enter this match as the favorites, and their current form fully supports this status. Al-Kholood are experiencing a significant slump, having lost eight of their last nine games, consistently ceding control to their opponents. In contrast, Al-Ahli are on an upswing, securing six victories in their last seven matches, showcasing confident and balanced play. The disparity in the teams' form is too pronounced to overlook. Given these factors, a bet on Al-Ahli's victory seems the most reasonable prediction.