Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Saudi-Arabia
Preview
The Al Hazem vs Al Okhdood prediction for Thursday, 2026-02.572 (17:30 GMT) feels like one of those “check the table, take a deep breath” games. It’s a real six-pointer near the wrong end of the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Hazem sitting 12th and Al Okhdood down in 17th. Both arrive bruised after heavy defeats, and at this stage of the season points aren’t “nice to have” — they’re oxygen.
Al-Hazem host at Al-Hazem Club Stadium in Ar Rass, but home comfort hasn’t been guaranteed: they’ve won only about 22% of league matches there. Jalel Kadri’s side has looked best when it keeps structure and hits quickly, yet the numbers say they concede too easily (around 1.85 goals allowed per match). They come in after a 2-0 loss to Al-Ahli on February 5, and the mood is “fix the basics, then attack.”
Player news adds some spice. Al-Hazem have a worry in goal: Bruno Varela is a major doubt after going off early last week, so Ibrahim Zaid may be asked to bring veteran calm (and veteran reflexes). Up front, the plan is clear: feed Al-Somah, with Amir Sayoud (their top scorer) and Fábio Martins supplying the ideas.
Okhdood, meanwhile, are trying to recover from a painful 6-0 loss to Al-Hilal on February 5. Their attack has been the league’s least productive (15 goals in 20 matches), and they fail to score in 40% of games — not ideal when you’re chasing survival. Naif Asiri is suspended after a red card, while Khaled Narey is back and already chipping in. Funny and slightly alarming: captain Saeed Al-Rubaie, a center-back, is their top scorer. That tells you everything about their finishing.
The last head to head meeting on 2023.155-02 ended 0-0, despite pre-match betting odds that leaned slightly toward Okhdood. Historically, Al-Hazem have had the edge (3 wins in the last 5 since 2022), and Kadri has called this one “must-win” — which usually means: expect intensity, and expect a few nerves early.
Now for the sports betting angle. The 1X2 betting odds show Al-Hazem at 2.57, the draw at 3.155, and Okhdood at 3.155 — basically: home side favored, but not by a mile. Our model still leans home: 1 is the call with a trust rating of 3.155 (model odds 2.57). That’s a “small stake” type of confidence, not a mortgage-your-house moment.
Yes, it sounds odd to highlight goals after a 0-0 head to head, but the context has changed: Al-Hazem’s defense leaks, Okhdood’s defense has been battered (41 conceded), and both teams desperately need points. Our projected half-time score is 0-0, with a predicted final score of 3-2 — the kind of second-half chaos that makes neutral fans happy and coaches age ten years.
So the practical Al Hazem vs Al Okhdood prediction: if you want the safer route, over 1.5 goals looks like the standout. If you want a bolder angle, Al-Hazem on the moneyline fits the story — especially if Al-Somah gets the service he likes.
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O1.5 -313
At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -3131 157
Al Hazem is expected to win with odds of 157Over 1.5 -313
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchYes -128
Both teams are expected to score1X&O1.5 -109
Home win/draw and over 1.5 goals
3:2
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 Al Okhdood |
18-Oct-25
1:2
| Al Hazem  |
| Al Hazem |
02-May-24
0:0
| Al Okhdood |
| Al Okhdood |
11-Nov-23
2:1
| Al Hazem |
| Al Okhdood |
05-May-23
0:1
| Al Hazem |
| Al Hazem |
25-Oct-22
1:0
| Al Okhdood |
Recent Matches of Al Hazem| 12 Mar |
Al Hazem
| - |
Al Kholood
| - | |
| 06 Mar | L |
Al Khaleej
| 2 |
Al Hazem
| 1 |
| 27 Feb | W |
Al Hazem
| 3 |
Al Ettifaq
| 1 |
| 24 Feb | D |
Al Hazem
| 1 |
Al Ittihad
| 1 |
| 21 Feb | L |
Al Nassr
| 4 |
Al Hazem
| 0 |
| 12 Feb | W |
Al Hazem
| 2 |
Al Okhdood
| 1 |
| 05 Feb | L |
Al Ahli SC
| 2 |
Al Hazem
| 0 |
| 01 Feb | D |
Al Fateh
| 1 |
Al Hazem
| 1 |
| 29 Jan | L |
Al Hazem
| 0 |
Al Shabab
| 4 |
| 26 Jan | W |
Al Hazem
| 2 |
Damac
| 1 |
Recent Matches of Al Okhdood
| 07 Mar | L | Al Okhdood |
0 |  Al Fayha |
5 |
| 28 Feb | W |  Al Najma |
1 | Al Okhdood |
3 |
| 23 Feb | L |  Al Fateh |
2 | Al Okhdood |
1 |
| 20 Feb | L | Al Okhdood |
2 |  Al Qadisiya |
4 |
| 12 Feb | L | Al Hazem |
2 | Al Okhdood |
1 |
| 05 Feb | L | Al Okhdood |
0 |  Al Hilal |
6 |
| 02 Feb | D | Al Okhdood |
1 |  Neom SC |
1 |
| 30 Jan | L |  Al Taawon |
1 | Al Okhdood |
0 |
| 26 Jan | L |  Al Ittihad |
2 | Al Okhdood |
1 |
| 21 Jan | D | Al Okhdood |
2 |  Al Riyadh |
2 |
Saudi-Arabia - Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Al-Nassr | 25 | 66-19 | 64 |
| 2 |
Al-Ahli Jeddah | 25 | 49-16 | 62 |
| 3 |
Al-Hilal Saudi | 25 | 66-23 | 61 |
| 4 |
Al-Qadisiyah | 25 | 59-23 | 57 |
| 5 |
Al Taawon | 25 | 45-31 | 44 |
| 6 |
Al-Ittihad FC | 25 | 40-31 | 42 |
| 7 |
Al-Ettifaq | 25 | 36-43 | 39 |
| 8 |
NEOM | 25 | 29-34 | 32 |
| 9 |
Al Khaleej | 25 | 44-39 | 30 |
| 10 |
Al-Fayha | 25 | 33-41 | 30 |
| 11 |
Al-Fateh | 25 | 34-46 | 28 |
| 12 |
Al-Hazm | 25 | 27-46 | 28 |
| 13 |
Al Shabab | 25 | 31-39 | 26 |
| 14 |
Al Kholood | 25 | 33-46 | 25 |
| 15 |
Damac | 25 | 21-41 | 19 |
| 16 |
Al Riyadh | 25 | 22-48 | 16 |
| 17 |
Al Okhdood | 25 | 22-55 | 13 |
| 18 |
Al Najma | 25 | 22-58 | 8 |
