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2023 SPL Preview: Al Hazem vs. Al Ahli Prediction, Odds, and Picks (Dec 22)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- Al Hazem has no major superstars on the roster; Al Ahli’s squad is packed with them.
- Al Ahli is competing for the No. 2 spot in the SPL, while Al Hazem is one of the relegation candidates.
Al Hazem vs. Al Ahli is a duel between the worst team in the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League (SPL), and a team that hopes to get to the No. 2 position in the foreseeable future.
Given that Al Ahli is a much better team than Al Hazem, it’s no surprise that the SPL odds are favoring the boys from Jeddah. In fact, it’s really surprising that Al Ahli’s odds aren’t even shorter than -250.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET
- Where: King Abdullah Stadium, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
- How to Watch: Fubo
Odds
| Game Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Al Hazem | +575 |
| Draw | +380 |
| Al Ahli | -250 |
Game Preview
Al Hazem is sitting at the bottom of the SPL table with a 2-6-9 record in the 2023-24 season. This team is one of only a couple that did not sign big players from European soccer leagues in the last transfer window. In fact, most of Al Hazem’s players are local Saudi players.
It’s just the opposite when it comes to Al Ahli, which has a roster that’s packed with global superstars that used to play for some of the biggest soccer clubs in Europe – Edouard Mendy (came from Chelsea), Merih Demiral (Atalanta), Franck Kessie (Barcelona), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City), and Allan Saint-Maximin (Newcastle).
With these players on the team, it’s no surprise that Al Ahli is doing well. These guys are sitting in the No. 3 position in the SPL standings, which is just three fewer than Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr. To be fair, CR7 & Co. have played a game fewer than most other teams but leapfrogging them does remain a possibility for Al Ahli. They could do it before the end of the year.
Al Hazem vs. Al Ahli Prediction
Al Ahli is levels above Al Hazem in terms of player quality, which is why anything but a convincing win for the visitors would be a huge surprise.
Free Picks:
- Al Ahli & Over 2.5 Goals
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