The Matchday 1 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Damac and Al-Hazm will take place on August 28 at the Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha. Damac vs. Al-Hazm: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Damac vs. Al-Hazm
Damac (4-4-2): Ali Al-Nemer – Ahmed Hegazi, Farouk Chafai, Bader Al-Mutairi, Abdullah Al-Shammari – Mansour Hamzi, Mohammed Al-Khabrani, Abdulaziz Al-Shahrani, Hattan Bahebri – Emilio Zelaya, Hilal Soudani.
Al-Hazm (4-3-3): Ibrahim Zaid – Mohammed Al-Fatil, Khalid Al-Kabi, Abdullah Al-Mousa, Sultan Al-Ghannam – Fahad Al-Muwallad, Abdulrahman Al-Dosari, Mohammed Al-Saiari – Carlos Strandberg, Anas Al-Jubair, Abdullah Al-Ammar.
Damac
In their last match, Damac played to a 1-1 draw against Al-Batin. The team has shown resilience in their recent performances, managing to stay unbeaten in their last three league matches (1 win, 2 draws). However, they have struggled to find the net consistently, scoring only twice in those three games. Damac will aim to capitalize on their home advantage in this fixture to secure a vital win.
- Damac has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games in the league.
- The scoreline has ended with under 2.5 goals in 4 of Damac's last 5 home matches.
Al-Hazm
Al-Hazm comes into this match after a 2-0 victory over Al-Faisaly. This win marked their first victory in the last four league outings, breaking a streak of three consecutive losses. Al-Hazm has struggled on the road, failing to secure a win in their previous five away matches. They will look to build on their recent success to turn their away form around.
- Al-Hazm has not won in regular time in their last five away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 3 losses).
- The team has conceded at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 away games in the league.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Al-Hazm's last 5 away matches.
Damac vs. Al-Hazm: Match Prediction
Damac has shown defensive solidity at home, while Al-Hazm has struggled on the road. Given the current form and statistics, this match is likely to be closely contested. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
