Khaitan SC vs Al-Salmiyah SC Prediction: Confident Al-Salmiyah eyes victory or draw against Struggling Khaitan

In the 16th round of the Kuwait Premier League, struggling Khaitan SC faces off against a resurgent Al-Salmiyah at the Khaitan Stadium. With Khaitan hovering near the bottom of the table, they desperately need points to avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Al-Salmiyah is riding high after their victory against Al-Shabab last week. Experts predict a close encounter, with Al-Salmiyah slightly favored due to their recent form.

Khaitan SC (9th)

Form in the League: DLDLL

Khaitan SC continues to grapple with persistent challenges in the Kuwait Premier League, enduring an extended winless streak spanning their last twelve league matches. However, they managed to hold the formidable Kazma to a goalless draw in their most recent league game and they’ll be hoping to carry this momentum into their game against Al-Salmiyah. 

As they prepare for their upcoming match against Al-Salmiyah SC on Saturday, Khaitan SC faces the looming threat of yet another setback. With a league record showing one win, five draws, and nine losses from 15 games played, Khaitan SC finds itself in a challenging phase in the competition.

Al-Salmiyah SC (4th)

Form in the League: WWDDD

Al-Salmiyah are looking to extend their unbeaten streak to six games when they face Khaitan SC on Saturday. Riding high after two consecutive victories, they secured a narrow 1-0 win against Al-Shabab in their previous match. Their overall form is impressive, with six wins, five draws, and four losses in the league so far. Khaitan SC, however, will be desperate for points as they currently sit near the bottom of the table. This sets the stage for an intriguing encounter, with Al-Salmiyah the clear favorite but Khaitan determined to fight for survival.

Head-To-Head Statistics

A critical look at their last 6 encounters produced 4 victories for Al-Salmiyah and 2 victories for Khaitan SC.

Expert Betting Tips

Riding a five-game unbeaten streak, Al-Salmiyah appears in dominant form heading into their Saturday clash against Khaitan SC. Their recent 1-0 win over Al-Shabab further bolsters their confidence, and facing a team currently near the bottom of the table, victory or at least a draw seems highly likely for Al-Salmiyah. However, predicting goals from both sides might be overly optimistic. While Al-Salmiyah is on a scoring spree, Khaitan has struggled defensively, conceding frequently. A more cautious prediction would favor Al-Salmiyah winning with a clean sheet.