Match context and form
Al-Fayha welcome Al Hazm to Al Majma'ah Sports City Stadium on December 25 in what looks set to be a feisty mid-table clash in the Pro League. The home side sit 10th with 11 points from nine games, an inconsistent run that nevertheless contains the kind of home resilience bookmakers appear to respect: the market gives Al-Fayha the edge at 1.90 in the match-winner market. Their recent results show a team capable of scoring but not always keeping clean sheets — 11 goals for, 13 conceded across the campaign — and a mixed last ten that reads L-W-L-L-D-W-D-L-W-L. Al Hazm arrive two places below on 9 points, carrying a similar patchwork of results and troubling defensive numbers of their own, having conceded 14 so far.
Tactical tendencies and goal flow
Digging into the underlying stats, Al-Fayha generate slightly more activity in attack with an average of nearly 70 attacks per game and 5.89 corners, while Al Hazm’s numbers are a touch lower but not dramatically so. The historical edge sits with Al-Fayha too: the most recent head-to-head in the Pro League ended 1-3 in favour of Al-Fayha when the sides met, suggesting the visitors know how to punish Al Hazm’s vulnerabilities. On goals, patterns are telling — Al-Fayha games have seen over 2.5 goals two-thirds of the time at home, but Al Hazm only around 44% overall, and their away matches have frequently produced both teams on the scoresheet. That mixed picture hints that while goals can come, the safer lean is toward a decisive home performance rather than a wild shootout.
What to expect and betting considerations
Expect Al-Fayha to press on familiar turf and try to impose tempo; they’ve shown the capacity to win at Al Hazm in recent meetings and should carry confidence from that memory. Al Hazm, however, are no pushovers — their last win came away at Al Kholood and their best performer in that match was Elias Mokwana with a standout display. Discipline and set-piece management could decide the day: Al Hazm average more fouls and show a slightly higher yellow-card rate, which can create scoring opportunities from dead-ball situations.
Betting suggestion
For punters choosing between market types, the data tilts toward the 1X2 market. Bookmakers give Al-Fayha a clear advantage at 1.90, reflecting home form, the recent H2H win, and marginally superior attacking metrics. Backing Al-Fayha to win (Home @ 1.90) is the recommended single-market selection for this fixture. Consider staking responsibly and read up on broader match strategy and risk management — resources like Soccer betting tips and the choice of markets can help refine market selection, while guidance on how to have emotional control when placing bets? is useful when managing expectations around games with close form lines.
