Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Saudi-Arabia
Preview
If you’re looking for a clear and friendly Al Kholood vs Al Ahli SC prediction, you’re in the right place. This Saudi Pro League match, set for January 17, 2026, at 15:10 GMT, brings together two teams with very different stories this season. While Al Ahli SC (sometimes just called Al Ahli) are flying high near the top of the table, Al Kholood are fighting to stay clear of the drop zone. But as we saw in their last head to head, anything can happen—especially when football decides to have a little fun at the bookies’ expense.
Al Kholood enter this fixture in a rough patch. Out of their last 14 matches, they've lost nine, and their recent form reads like a sad country song: L-W-L-L-L. Their last league outing was a 0-4 defeat at home to Al Ittihad, and they’ve conceded 22 goals in their last 10 games—an average of 2.2 per match. The defense has been leaky, allowing the most goal attempts in the league (14.8 per match). It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Ramiro Enrique is a bright spot up front with 7 league goals, and goalkeeper Juan Cozzani is doing his best to keep the scorelines respectable, leading the league in saves per match.
On the other side, Al Ahli SC are enjoying life near the top of the table. With 28 points from 13 matches, they sit 4th and have lost just once all season. Their recent run—W-W-W-L-W—shows a team in control and brimming with confidence. Ivan Toney, with 9 goals, is a constant threat, and their tactical discipline under coach Matthias Jaissle is clear for all to see. Even with key players like Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, and Franck Kessié away at the Africa Cup of Nations, Al Ahli’s squad depth keeps them strong.
Looking at the head to head record, Al Ahli SC have dominated, winning three of the last four meetings. The last time these two met in May 2025, Al Ahli SC cruised to a 4.85 victory. However, it’s worth remembering the shock result from January 2025, when Al Kholood pulled off a 1-0 win—despite the betting odds being heavily against them. That’s football for you: sometimes the underdog bites back.
Home and away stats tell us a bit more. Al Kholood have scored 11 of their 19 goals at home this season but have also conceded 16 on their own turf. Al Ahli SC, meanwhile, are rock-solid on the road, conceding just 2 away goals all season—the best in the league.
Let’s break down the Al Kholood vs Al Ahli SC prediction using our trusted AI models and the latest stats. The betting odds are clear: 6.5 for a home win, 4.85 for a draw, and just 1.5 for an away win. The money says Al Ahli SC are favorites, and the numbers back that up.
All signs point to an Al Ahli SC victory, but as we saw in their last head to head, you can never rule out a surprise. The best value bet is on over 1.5 total goals, given both teams’ attacking potential and defensive weaknesses. If you’re feeling brave, a small punt on Al Kholood isn’t the wildest idea—after all, they’ve shocked us before. Still, for most bettors, the smart money is on Al Ahli SC to take the points.
That wraps up our Al Kholood vs Al Ahli SC prediction. Whether you’re backing the favorites or hoping for another underdog story, enjoy the match—and may your bets be as lucky as Al Kholood’s last upset!
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O1.5 -588
At least 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -5882 -200
Al Ahli SC is expected to win with odds of -200Over 1.5 -588
At least 2 goals will be scored in the matchYes -141
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O1.5 -357
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
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 Al Ahli SC |
17-May-25
4:1
| Al Kholood  |
| Al Kholood |
15-Jan-25
1:0
| Al Ahli SC |
| Al Kholood |
07-Feb-23
1:2
| Al Ahli SC |
| Al Ahli SC |
05-Sep-22
1:0
| Al Kholood |
Recent Matches of Al Kholood| 12 Mar |
Al Hazem
| - |
Al Kholood
| - | |
| 07 Mar | L |
Al Kholood
| 1 |
Al Qadisiya
| 4 |
| 28 Feb | W |
Neom SC
| 1 |
Al Kholood
| 2 |
| 24 Feb | W |
Al Khaleej
| 2 |
Al Kholood
| 3 |
| 19 Feb | L |
Al Kholood
| 0 |
Al Riyadh
| 2 |
| 14 Feb | L |
Al Najma
| 2 |
Al Kholood
| 1 |
| 07 Feb | W |
Al Kholood
| 1 |
Al Shabab
| 0 |
| 03 Feb | D |
Damac
| 0 |
Al Kholood
| 0 |
| 30 Jan | L |
Al Kholood
| 0 |
Al Nassr
| 3 |
| 24 Jan | L |
Al Kholood
| 1 |
Al Ettifaq
| 2 |
Recent Matches of Al Ahli SC
| 13 Mar |  Al Qadisiya |
- | Al Ahli SC |
- | |
| 06 Mar | W | Al Ahli SC |
3 |  Al Ittihad |
1 |
| 26 Feb | W |  Al Riyadh |
0 | Al Ahli SC |
1 |
| 23 Feb | W |  Damac |
0 | Al Ahli SC |
1 |
| 19 Feb | W | Al Ahli SC |
4 |  Al Najma |
1 |
| 16 Feb | W | Al Ahli SC |
4 |  Shabab A |
3 |
| 13 Feb | W |  Al Shabab |
2 | Al Ahli SC |
5 |
| 09 Feb | D |  Al Wahda |
0 | Al Ahli SC |
0 |
| 05 Feb | W | Al Ahli SC |
2 |  Al Hazem |
0 |
| 02 Feb | D |  Al Hilal |
0 | Al Ahli SC |
0 |
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 |
