Stadium: Alinma Stadium
Arena: (Alinma, Saudi Arabia).
17.05.2025 21:00
Al-Ahli vs Al-Kholood: Prediction and odds on the Match on 17 May 2025
Prediction for the Saudi Pro League match will occur on May 17th between Al-Ahli and Al-Kholood. Al-Ahli continues to bask in the euphoria of their victory in the AFC Champions League, and the celebration continues for Al-Ahli. Now, Al-Ahli will participate in the AFC Champions League next season regardless of the outcome of their remaining three league games. For Al-Kholood, the race is not over, and they have a few things to put in place to ensure their place in the Saudi Pro League next season. Ordinarily, Al-Kholood cannot stand a chance against Al-Ahli, and we can bank on a win for Al-Ahli. Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
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Form in the league: LWWWW
The celebrations are not entirely over, but Al-Ahli must head back into league action on Saturday as they take on Al-Kholood. A reminder of Al-Ahli’s successes this season showed that all the investments and players from Europe finally paid off for the Saudi Arabian team. Roberto Firmino won the player of the tournament in the AFC Champions League, Ivan Toney and a whole lot of other attackers are having a great season in the Saudi Pro League, and the team’s success in the AFC Champions League also earned them qualification for the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the expanded 2029 FIFA Club World Cup
In the league, Al-Ahli continues to maintain a positive look with four consecutive league victories and a defeat in their last five league games. The defeat happened in their last league game against Al-Shabab (3-1), which was understandable as the players were too fatigued from their AFC Champions League Championship celebrations.
As we all know, Al-Ahli’s strength remains in their offensive lineup of Riyad Mahrez, Firmino, and Ivan Toney, and this trio continue to have a tremendous impact on Al-Ahli’s amazing league season. They are currently 4th placed in the league with 19 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses from the 31 games.
Al-Ahli: Possible Lineup
Matthias Jaissle, still basking in his accomplishment as the manager who led Al-Ahli to their first-ever AFC Champions League title. The players are fully rested now, and he will integrate them back into the squad. Alexander will most likely come in for Ziyad Aljohani in the second half.
🔖 Al-Ahli Probable starting lineup (4-2-3-1)
Mendy – Sulaiman, Ibanez, Demiral, Al-Majrashi,— Franck Kessie, Ziyad Aljohani— , Al-Buraikan, Veiga, Mahrez – Ivan Toney
👤 Head coach: Matthias Jaissle
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Al-Kholood: form and statistics
Form in the League: WLLLL
Kholood managed to secure a win last week after six consecutive league defeats. It was a surprising victory for Al-Kholood, who eased past Al-Ettifaq all thanks to a goal from Maolida in the 68th minute. One thing is palpable from that victory, and it’s the fact that Kholood held their fort defensively in that game, Noureddine Zekr learnt from the previous defensive errors and integrated a stronger defensive line, which eventually was efficient. Although Kholood is a few points away from the relegation zone, it’s not yet over, and anything can happen in the next three league games. Kholood’s recent form has a lot to say about their strength as a team and their determination to stay far off the relegation zone.
Fast forward to Saturday's encounter against the Champions of Asia, Al-Ahli, Kholood is no match for Ahli in terms of player quality, strength, and current form, and we believe Kholood will count themselves lucky if they get a draw or even trail by a goal or two. The tactics for Zekr are massive defense and a counterattack, score first, and defend all through. But will it work against Al-Ahli? Al-Kholood is in 13th place in the league with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 17 losses from the 31 games played in the league this season.
Al-Kholood: Possible Lineup
Noureddine Zekri will most likely field the same players who got the surprising 1-0 victory against Al-Ettifaq last week. A standard (4-3-3) formation will do while hoping for the best against the champions of Asia.
🔖 Al-Kholood Probable starting lineup (4-3-3)
Grohe – Al-Hawsawi, Troost-Ekong, Gyomber, Al-Shamrani – N’Doram, Dieng, Collado – Al-Hammami, Muleka, Maolida
👤 Head coach: Noureddine Zekr
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Al-Ahli FC vs Al-Kholood FC: Head-to-head statistics
Their last three meetings produced 2 wins for Al-Ahli and a win for Kholood. Al-Kholood won the first leg encounter against Al-Ahli by a (1-0) scoreline, and Al-Ahli would not want a repeat of that at the Alinma Stadium.
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Al-Ahli FC vs Al-Kholood FC: Betting Tips & Odds
- Al-Kholood won the first leg encounter, and the bet on Al-Kholood winning the game is offered on the 1xBet bookmaker website for odds of 8.95 odds;
- There have been more than 2.5 goals in 5 of Al-Ahli’s last 7 games, and this option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for 1.33 odds;
- Al-Ahli has also won the first half in 7 of their last 8 games, and this option is offered in the Betway bookmaker for 1.63 odds;
- Some Betway experts believe that Al-Ahli remains the favorite for the win, and this option is offered on the Betway bookmaker website for 1.24 odds;
Al-Ahli FC vs Al-Kholood FC match prediction 17 May 2025
Al-Ahli have nothing to lose in this game, but they cannot afford to lose for the second time in a row to Al-Kholood. Kholood, on the other hand, needs to win or at least get a draw, but the possibilities of that are quite vague. The better option is on goals. Al-Kholood will aim to score first and then try to defend the lead, but that might not eventually work out in the end. Goals in both halves of the game and a possible win for the Champions of Asia.
Our match prediction: is a total of over 3 corners for Al-Kholood for a coefficient of 1.62 in the 1xBet bookmaker.
Our betting tip on the match: is for both teams to score for a coefficient of 1.72 in the Betway bookmaker.
Lastly: A first-half home win for 1.63 odds in the Bet365 bookmaker.
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