TIPS - Al-Ahli Saudi FC VS Al-Qadsiah FC

[(Al-Ahli Saudi FC) Strength]:
1. Al-Ahli Saudi FC are currently in the upper-middle range of the Saudi Pro League and need to secure their position and strive for a higher ranking. Facing strong Al-Qadsiah FC, they aim to fight for a win to maintain competitiveness in the standings.
2. Al-Ahli Saudi FC have been performing strongly recently, with 5 wins and 1 draw in their last 6 matches across all competitions. In the AFC Champions League Elite, they have achieved 3 wins and 1 draw, currently ranking second in their group.
3. Al-Ahli Saudi FC's defense has been relatively solid, conceding only 5 goals in their last 6 matches across all competitions, averaging less than one goal per game. Their performance is balanced in both offense and defense, with a relatively stable defense.
4. In their last 10 encounters, Al-Ahli Saudi FC have achieved 6 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses against Al-Qadsiah FC, holding the advantage. The most recent match was in August this year, where Al-Ahli Saudi FC defeated Al-Qadsiah FC 5-1 on neutral field.

[(Al-Ahli Saudi FC) Weakness]:
1. Al-Ahli Saudi FC's recent home performance has been disappointing. After being held to a draw by Al-Riyadh SC in the last round, they have won only one of their last five home matches, with three consecutive draws in the league at home.
2. Al-Ahli Saudi FC will face another AFC Champions League Elite match in three days, so they may make some rotational adjustments to their lineup for this game.
3. Al-Ahli Saudi FC lost 5 of their last 7 home matches in AH, with all of their last 5 matches ending with UNDER.

[(Al-Qadsiah FC) Strength]:
1. Al-Qadsiah FC are currently 4th in the Saudi Pro League with 17 points, ranking at the higher level of the league table. Visiting 5th-placed Al-Ahli Saudi FC, the team are highly motivated to earn points and improve their league position.
2. Al-Qadsiah FC have achieved 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 official matches, with a win rate of 66.7%, indicating excellent overall form.
3. Al-Qadsiah FC have been stable in attack, scoring 10 goals in their last 6 matches across all competitions, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, demonstrating high offensive efficiency.
4. Al-Qadsiah FC's defense has been outstanding, conceding only 4 goals in their last 6 matches across all competitions, averaging less than one goal per game. Their performance is balanced in both offense and defense, with an extremely solid defense.
5. Al-Qadsiah FC have been stable in away matches this season, achieving 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the league so far, with only one defeat in their last five away games.
6. Al-Qadsiah FC won 7 of their last 10 matches in AH, with an away win rate also exceeding 70%.

[(Al-Qadsiah FC) Weakness]:
1. In their last 10 encounters, Al-Qadsiah FC have achieved 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses against Al-Ahli Saudi FC. They have lost 9 of their last 10 away matches against the opponents, showing no psychological advantage.

[Tips]:
In terms of overall strength and recent form, both teams have their advantages. Al-Ahli Saudi FC, as traditional powerhouses, boast strong players like Mahrez, but their recent home performance has declined with consecutive winless matches. Additionally, they still have the burden of AFC Champions League Elite fixtures, making this match against the formidable Al-Qadsiah FC a tough challenge.

Al-Qadsiah FC have been in stable form recently, losing only one of their last 10 matches. Without the burden of AFC Champions League Elite fixtures, they can better utilize their physical advantage to pressure the opponents.

Al-Ahli Saudi FC failed to earn the bookies' enough favor, so it is recommended that Al-Qadsiah FC remain unbeaten away from home.

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