Al-Ahli vs Abha Prediction 22 August 2026
📢 Al-Ahli and Abha have completely different targets for this season. The hosts are aiming for the top positions and have already taken the first step by winning their opening match. For Abha, after promotion, staying in the Pro League is far more important, but the start has been disappointing - they are yet to pick up a point. A trip to one of the title contenders will be another serious test for the newcomers.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 May 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 5:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Ahli Jeddah):
- ball possession percentage: 77% vs 23%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 11 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Al Ahli Jeddah and Abha:
- played 9 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 3, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 21 against 10;
- average total in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 1.44;
- average total goals in the match - 3.44.
Head-to-head statistics Al-Ahli - Abha
Al Ahli Jeddah Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Kings Cup tournament (home team - Al Anwar SA, away team - Al Ahli Jeddah). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Al Ahli Jeddah vs Al Anwar SA):
- ball possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 16 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
Al-Ahli started the new season with a win and continued a strong run that stretches back to the end of last season. In their last ten matches, the team have won nine and suffered only one defeat. Over this period, Al-Ahli score an average of 2.2 goals and concede just 0.7 per game, so the balance between attack and defence looks almost exemplary. Their home scoring record is particularly impressive - in their previous six matches on home soil, the team have consistently scored at least three goals. After a successful start in the league, Al-Ahli also came through the first round of the domestic Cup without any trouble.
Match Results: Al Ahli Jeddah
Abha Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Kings Cup tournament (home team - Al Orubah, away - Abha). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Abha vs Al Orubah):
- ball possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 0;
- fouls: 9 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Abha started the season not as planned: a defeat in the first round, then elimination from the national cup. On top of that, a poor run stretches back to the end of last season - the team has lost five official matches in a row. Over the last ten matches, Abha have won five, scoring an average of 1.2 goals and conceding 1.4 per game. Despite the overall slump, away from home the team rarely fail to score - they found the net at least once in 20 of their previous 22 away matches.
Match Results: Abha
Latest news
Al Ahli Jeddah
Al-Ahli have an ongoing injury concern in goal: Edouard Mendy, who has already missed two matches this season, will not play due to a knee injury.
Abha
Abha come into the match without any injury or suspension concerns: there are no injured or suspended players in the squad.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 2.33, the guests - 1.11;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.44;
- both teams scored: overall - 6; at the home team's field - 4.
- Abha have scored in 20 of last 22 away games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.78 (5.11 - for home team and 4.67 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10.2 (6.6 - for home team and 3.6 - for away team).
Al Ahli Jeddah: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; at home field - 4.
Abha: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 3.17.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 9;
- home wins - 4, away wins - 3, draws - 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 9 vs 5;
- losses: 1 vs 5;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Al-Ahli have won with a -1.5 handicap at home in 9 matches in a row (Pro League).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Al-Ahli are considered the clear favourites for the upcoming match, as the teams' goals and capabilities differ noticeably. The hosts look particularly convincing on their own ground, where they regularly not only win but show confident superiority in play. In their last nine home Pro League matches, the club won by a margin of at least two goals. That is why our bet is Al-Ahli to win with handicap (-1.5). The expected score is 4:1.
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Betting Tips: Al Ahli Jeddah - Abha
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