Preview: Al Hazm host struggling Al Akhdoud in Rass
Al Hazm welcome Al Akhdoud to Ar-Rass Stadium on 12/02/2026 in what looks set to be a telling fixture for both sides as the Pro League season enters Round 22. The home side sit 12th with 21 points from 20 games and arrive off a narrow 2-0 reverse to Al Ahli; that loss followed a mixed run where Al Hazm collected three wins, two draws and five defeats across their last ten outings. Al Akhdoud, by contrast, are anchored near the foot of the table in 17th with just ten points. Their confidence will be dented after a brutal 0-6 home defeat to Al Hilal and a sequence that shows only one win in ten matches. On paper, form and league position tilt toward Al Hazm, but the narrative of this match is shaped by porous defenses and a stadium that has recently seen goals.
Tactical snapshot and match dynamics
Statistically this promises to be an open encounter. Al Hazm’s home numbers reveal they have conceded 22 at Ar-Rass while scoring eight, pointing to volatile, end-to-end games when they host opponents — the home over 2.5 percentage sits at 60%. Al Akhdoud have fared poorly on the road, managing only three goals away all season while shipping 18, and their away BTTS rate is lower than Al Hazm’s home figure. Shots and attacking metrics show Al Hazm generate more overall attempts and chances, but their defensive vulnerability means they often trade goals rather than shut opponents out. The most recent head-to-head in October ended 2-1 in Al Hazm’s favor, reinforcing their psychological edge coming into this meeting.
Keys to the game
Al Hazm will lean on home momentum and an ability to press and create more chances — they average more attacks and dangerous attacks per match than their visitors — while Al Akhdoud must shore up at the back and try to hit on the break. Special mention to the players who stood out most recently: Ibrahim Zaied earned the best player rating for Al Hazm in their latest match, while Juan Sebastián Pedroza was the top-rated performer for Al Akhdoud despite the heavy defeat to Al Hilal. For bettors focusing on goals, it’s worth studying timing and market entry — understanding the right time to place bets on goal markets can be decisive — and keeping emotions in check is vital when reacting to quick swings in form, as explained in how to have emotional control when placing bets?.
Betting suggestion: Given the home advantage, superior form overall and the psychological edge from the October H2H victory, the sensible single-market selection is a 1X2 play on Al Hazm to win. The bookmakers’ pricing reflects that probability — backing Al Hazm at the home price offers a balance of value and realistic expectation.
