Al Okhdood vs Al Ra’ed Prediction and Betting Tips on May 22, 2025
Game Prediction
Al Okhdood will host Al Ra’ed at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdul Aziz Sports City in Najran on May 22, 2025, in the Saudi Pro League at 16:05 UTC. The hosts are fighting to climb out of the relegation zone, while Al Ra’ed aim to secure their top-flight status after a challenging season.
Al Okhdood vs Al Ra’ed Key Stats & Trends
- Al Okhdood have won 1 of their last 5 games.
- The hosts average 0.4 goals scored and 2.6 goals conceded per game.
- Al Okhdood have won 20% of their last 5 home games.
- Al Ra’ed have won 1 of their last 5 games.
- The visitors average 1.6 goals scored and 2.4 goals conceded per game.
- Al Ra’ed have won only 1 of their last 5 away games.
Al Okhdood vs Al Ra’ed Recent Form
Al Okhdood, sitting 17th with 28 points from 32 games, are in a precarious position, just four points from safety with two games remaining. Their recent form has been mixed, with a notable 2-0 victory over Al Ra’ed in their last head-to-head, but a 2-1 loss to Al Khaleej in their latest outing highlights their struggles. Coach Stjepan Tomas is under pressure to deliver a win to boost their survival hopes in this crucial relegation battle.
Al Ra’ed, anchored in 18th with 21 points, are in dire need of points to avoid relegation. Despite showing resilience in away games with 4 wins this season, their recent form has been poor, with four losses in their last five matches. Manager Krešimir Režić is pushing for a tactical shift to a more attacking style, but results have been inconsistent, making this match pivotal for their survival.
Form
- Al Okhdood: D-W-L-L-L
- Al Ra’ed: W-L-L-L-L
Predicted Line-ups
- Al-Okhdood possible line-up: Vitor E. (GK), Khamis A., Al-Rubaie S. (C), Low D., Al-Qaidi M., Pedrosa J., Asiri N., Bassogog C., Musona N., Saviour G., Pato
- Al-Raed possible line-up: Sunjur – Hazazi, Abed, Gonzalez – Al-Khawsawi, Normann, Bouzouk, Al-Dossari – Al-Amri, Twe – El-Berkaoui
Al Okhdood vs Al Ra’ed Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
Bookmakers favor Al Okhdood for a home win with odds of 1.56, with a 59% win probability. A draw is priced at 4.25, while an Al Ra’ed victory stands at 4.87, with a 19% chance.
Correct Score Prediction: Al Okhdood 2-1 Al Ra’ed
Given both teams’ defensive vulnerabilities and Al Okhdood’s recent success against Al Ra’ed, a narrow 2-1 home win is likely. Both teams have struggled defensively, with Al Okhdood conceding in 7 of their last 8 games and Al Ra’ed in 4 of their last 5, suggesting goals on both sides.
Expert Tip: Al Okhdood to win & Both Teams To Score ‘Yes’
Al Okhdood’s home form and historical edge over Al Ra’ed make them favorites to secure the three points. However, both teams’ defensive frailties suggest both will find the net, with odds for BTTS ‘Yes’ at 1.75 (54%).
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