Match outlook — home comfort meets away volatility
Al Jabalain welcome Al-Wehda to the Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium in Hail on 16 January with momentum and the home crowd on their side. Sitting sixth in the Division 1 table after 16 rounds, Al Jabalain have been hard to beat: seven wins, six draws and just three losses, a side that mixes resilience with a decent scoring return — 27 goals so far. Their recent run includes league wins over Al Arabi and Al Faisaly, and the team boasts five clean sheets at home this season, a stat that underlines their defensive organisation when playing in Hail.
Al-Wehda arrive as the underdog, 11th in the standings with 19 points and recent form that oscillates between promising wins and damaging defeats. They have the firepower to trouble opponents — 24 goals overall and a healthy shots-on-target total — but the Achilles’ heel is at the back: 28 goals conceded and only a solitary clean sheet this season. That combination makes them dangerous in attack but vulnerable when facing teams that can press and convert chances.
Tactical edges and key numbers
This fixture looks set to be an intriguing contrast of styles. Al Jabalain average more total shots per game and have been efficient at home; Al-Wehda’s matches trend towards open, higher-scoring affairs — their over 2.5 goals frequency is particularly notable. Historically the head-to-head is sparse but the last recorded meeting ended 0-0, showing matches between these two can be cagey. Yet the season-wide indicators favor goals: both teams have a strong Over 2.5 record (Al Jabalain around 62.5%, Al-Wehda 75%), and Al-Wehda’s defensive frailty suggests Al Jabalain should find opportunities.
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Betting suggestion
Based on form, home advantage and the striking contrast between Al-Wehda’s attacking threat and poor defensive record, the best single-market pick here is the goal market: back Over 2.5 goals. Both teams have shown a propensity for high-scoring matches this season and Al-Wehda’s leaks at the back should offer Al Jabalain openings to score. Treat this as a confident, but not guaranteed, angle — stake sensibly and consider a modest unit size.
