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Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Abha Prediction, Tips & Odds

Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Abha

Pro LeagueRegular Season - 2
Al-Ahli Jeddah
#7 · Pro League
WWDLL
VS
King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah (63,079)
Abha
#12 · Pro League
DLDLL
★ OUR PICK
Over 2.5 Goals
Both sides average plenty of goals and trend toward open games — the over is the value pick here.
Totals
1.44
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.39 (implied 72.1%) for Over 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 74.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.34). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (74.6% vs 72.1%), driven by both sides' high goal output and tendency toward open games. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Al-Ahli Jeddah to win against Abha, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Al-Ahli Jeddah starts the season in 6th position, but their recent form shows a need for improvement, with two draws and three losses in their last five matches. Despite this, they bring a stronger historical performance into the new season, which could give them an edge. Abha sits just above Al-Ahli Jeddah in 5th place, but they come into this match with a concerning form of one draw and four losses in their last five outings. This lack of momentum could hinder their chances against a team that, despite its recent struggles, has shown more resilience in key moments. According to the model, Al-Ahli Jeddah has a win probability of around 60%, with a projected score of 2-1. One key market percentage to consider is that, given both teams are starting the season, the match dynamics could lead to unexpected results, especially if either side struggles to find their rhythm. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, as the analysis is conducted by The Daily Punt Analysis Team using an in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win71%1.20
Draw16%6.31
Abha Win13%10.89
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.8351.8%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.3960.8%

Combined goal output is high (3.1 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Al-Ahli Jeddah 2-0 Abha
6.8714.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Al-Ahli Jeddah -0.0
1.0165%

Al-Ahli Jeddah have been the stronger side, winning 66% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
2-0
6.87
14.6%
3-0
7.55
13.3%
2-1
8.31
12.1%
1-0
8.75
11.5%
3-1
9.37
10.8%
4-0
10.44
9.7%

Our model projects a 2-0 Al-Ahli Jeddah win as the most likely scoreline at 14.6% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature Al-Ahli Jeddah clean sheets, in line with their 34% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Al-Ahli Jeddah
-0.0
1.01
Abha
+0.0
8.40

Lines averaged across 2 bookmakers. Al-Ahli Jeddah are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Abha
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.206.2513.001.422.851.831.83
Marathonbet
1.166.3511.251.352.741.851.81
Betfair
1.206.5013.001.402.88
Pinnacle
1.207.199.461.372.92
William Hill
1.186.0010.001.801.85
Bet365
1.225.509.001.402.881.801.91
1xBet
1.187.1912.401.352.741.851.84
Unibet
1.235.609.501.402.801.781.91
888Sport
1.186.0010.001.362.801.801.85
Betano
1.246.5011.251.442.901.911.83

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
94.5%
Over 1.5 Goals
84.3%
Over 2.5 Goals
60.8%
Over 3.5 Goals
46.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAl-Ahli Jeddah or Draw
87%1.03
12Al-Ahli Jeddah or Abha
85%1.10
X2Draw or Abha
29%4.13

Head to Head

Last 9 Meetings (Al-Ahli Jeddah leads 4-3)
4 Al-Ahli Jeddah2 Draw3 Abha
May 24
Al-Ahli Jeddah
5-1
Abha
Pro League
Nov 23
Abha
0-6
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Pro League
Oct 23
Al-Ahli Jeddah
1-2
Abha
King's Cup
May 22
Al-Ahli Jeddah
1-1
Abha
Pro League
Nov 21
Abha
2-0
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Pro League
May 21
Abha
1-1
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Pro League
Jan 21
Al-Ahli Jeddah
3-0
Abha
Pro League
Sept 20
Abha
2-1
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Pro League
Jan 20
Al-Ahli Jeddah
3-1
Abha
Pro League

Al-Ahli Jeddah hold the edge in this fixture, winning 4 of the last 9 meetings with 2 draws and 3 Abha wins. The record points to a tie Al-Ahli Jeddah have controlled for years, though the draws show Abha have at times kept it tight.

Pro League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Al-Nassr
11003033
W
2
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
11004223
W
3
Al-Ettifaq
11004223
W
4
Al-Qadisiyah FC
11003123
W
5
Al-Hazm
11002113
W
6
NEOM
11002113
W
7
Al-Ahli Jeddah
11001013
W
12
Abha
100112-10
L
16
Al Riyadh
100124-20
L
17
Al Shabab
100113-20
L
18
Al-Fateh
100103-30
L

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Al-Ahli JeddahHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game
AbhaAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Al-Ahli JeddahAbha
1.97Goals p.g.1.15
1.1Goals conceded p.g.1.23
34%Clean sheets31%
66%Win rate46%
3.07Avg goals in match2.38
2.11xG per game0.42
-0.15xGA per game-0.26
55%Possession %63%
6.2Shots on target / game6.0
4.6Corners per game5.0
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Recent Form

Al-Ahli Jeddah have won 11 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-1 and lost to Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 5D 5L from the last 29 games (66% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Al-Ahli JeddahAll competitions
17 Aug
Al Anwar
1-2
Al-Ahli Jeddah
King's Cup
13 Aug
Al Diriyah
0-1
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Pro League
28 Jul
Al-Ahli Jeddah
1-1
Fulham
Friendlies Clubs
28 Jul
Portimonense
2-0
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Friendlies Clubs
24 Jul
Al-Ahli Jeddah
1-3
Vitória SC
Friendlies Clubs
19 Jul
Rio Ave
2-2
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Friendlies Clubs
19
Win
66%
5
Draw
17%
5
Lost
17%
Abha
Recent Form

Abha have won 3 of their last 8 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Abha 0-0 and drew with Rizespor 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 2D 5L from the last 13 games (46% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AbhaAll competitions
16 Aug
Al Orubah
0-0
Abha
King's Cup
13 Aug
Abha
1-2
Al-Hazm
Pro League
31 Jul
Rizespor
0-0
Abha
Friendlies Clubs
19 Jul
Sharjah FC
2-1
Abha
Friendlies Clubs
13 May
Al-Raed
5-1
Abha
Division 1
09 May
Abha
0-1
Al-Adalah
Division 1
6
Win
46%
2
Draw
15%
5
Lost
38%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Al-Ahli Jeddah

No reported absences

Abha

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win1.20 (71.4%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.39 (60.8%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals2.83 (39.2%)
Both Teams Score1.83 (51.8%)
BTTS No1.85 (48.2%)
Speculative
Draw6.31 (15.6%)
Abha Win10.89 (13.1%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Al-Ahli Jeddah have averaged 4.6 corners per match at home; Abha 5.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Al-Ahli Jeddah have generated 2.11 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 66% of them. They put 6.2 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Al-Ahli Jeddah player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Over

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.