Prediction Al Kholood vs Damac FC 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Pro League on 18/09/2025

Preview: A nervy clash in Rass

Al Kholood and Damac FC meet at Ar-Rass Stadium on 18 September for a fixture that promises more tension than celebration. Both sides arrive with underwhelming starts to the 2025/2026 Pro League campaign: Al Kholood sit 17th after two defeats and no points, while Damac occupy 13th with a solitary point from a draw and a loss. The setting — a modest 8,000-capacity ground in Rass — is likely to amplify every touch, and the two teams will be desperate to convert restlessness into results. Al Kholood go into the match following a 2-0 reverse at Al Nassr where Juan Pablo Cozzani was the standout performer despite the loss; Damac arrive after a 2-1 home defeat to NEOM SC with Valentín Vada earning plaudits for his effort.

Form lines and what the numbers suggest

A closer look at recent form paints a picture of defences being tested more than settled. Al Kholood have conceded four goals across their opening two fixtures and have yet to keep a clean sheet; their attacking returns are sparse, with a single goal scored in the league so far. Damac have been marginally more productive, finding the net twice but also shipping three goals. Shot metrics show Damac carrying a bit more threat in general — averaging 10 total shots and four corners per match compared to Al Kholood’s 7.5 shots and a single corner on average — and their higher average of attacks suggests they could create the better openings.

Head-to-head history gives Damac a psychological edge: their most recent meeting in April ended 3-1 in favor of the visitors, which will not have gone unnoticed by the home dressing room. Yet the bookmakers present an interesting read: the market prices Al Kholood as the nominal favourites at 2.00, with the draw and Damac priced more generously. That outsider status on Damac’s part, combined with both sides struggling for consistency, sets the stage for a contest where moments, not dominance, will decide the outcome.

Prediction: Expect a competitive, open affair. Neither team has delivered convincing defensive solidity this season, and both have shown the capacity to create chances. The contest should tilt toward an even, nervy tempo with meaningful action at both ends.

Betting suggestion: Back the goal market — Over 1.5 goals. The recent results, the H2H 1-3 scoreline, and attacking metrics point toward at least two goals in this fixture, making Over 1.5 a sound, value-driven play.