Al-Hazem vs Al-Okhdood Prediction: Home advantage could be the difference

Al-Okhdood remain embroiled in the Saudi Pro League relegation battle and could do with a victory to help pull themselves out of the bottom three when they visit Al-Hazem on Thursday.

The home side are in the bottom half but have a decent buffer to the drop zone and have won two of their last four home games. Read on for my Al-Hazem vs Al-Okhdood predictions, as well as the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

Al-Hazem’s new signing, Youssouf Oumarou, will be pushing to make his first start after coming off the bench against Al-Ahli last time out.

Fellow new arrival Abdullah Al-Ammar could also feature after arriving days ago from Al-Ahli.

Football Odds

For Al-Okhdood, defender Naif Asiri is due to return from suspension after being sent off against Neom recently, while new signing Khaled Al Lazam is set to lead the line for the visitors after an inauspicious debut.

Al-Hazem vs Al-Okhdood Odds

Al-Hazem are 10/11 favourites to win this one, while Al-Okhdood are priced up at 11/4 and the draw is available at 11/5.

Both teams to score is available at 5/6 and it is 11/10 that the game is level at half-time.

Match Result - Al-Hazem @ 10/11

Al-Okhdood have won just one of their last 13 games in the Saudi Pro League, losing nine of those, and even the arrival of new manager Marius Sumudica has failed to inspire a reversal in fortunes.

To add to that, their recent away record does not inspire confidence as they visit Al-Hazem in this Saudi Pro League clash.

The Ambassador of Najran have taken just one point from a possible 27 on their travels, while they were beaten 6-0 by Al-Hilal at home last time out.

The visitors have the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 41 times in 20 matches, and that could be their undoing once more.

Al-Hazem have not set the world alight this term but beat these opponents 2-1 in the reverse fixture and have 11 points more than the away side.

Side with Al-Hazem to pick up a crucial win as they pull further away from danger.

Today's Football Fixtures

Omar Al Somah to score at anytime @ 11/8

Omar Al Somah has been one of the most consistent goalscorers in the recent history of the Saudi Pro League, in fact he ranks third in the league all-time scoring charts.

The veteran striker has shown no signs of slowing down when getting the opportunity this season, scoring four goals in his last seven games.

In this bottom-half clash, his quality in front of goal could be the difference between the two teams and Al Somah is fancied to get on the scoresheet.