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Saham vs Al-Rustaq preview and prediction
Kick-off is on Thursday 8 April 2021 for Saham and Al-Rustaq, a Professional League meeting. There is little between them on Elo, so this Saham vs Al-Rustaq prediction comes down to form.
The last five for Saham go D L L L L, and on that evidence they are in a dreadful run. They are without a win in five. Al-Rustaq come into this blowing hot and cold (D L W D D over their last five).
Saham average 0.6 goals for and 1.8 against on home soil. On their travels Al-Rustaq are scoring 1.3 and letting in 0.7 per game. Under 2.5 goals makes sense on numbers that point to 1.9 a game; both teams have scored in 30% of Saham games and 40% of Al-Rustaq games.
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Saham and Al-Rustaq have met 14 times since November 2016: Saham have won three, Al-Rustaq have taken six and five were drawn. Our Saham vs Al-Rustaq prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Form & key stats
Per game
Saham at home vs Al-Rustaq away
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +97Al-Rustaq
- Venue edge
- +12Al-Rustaq
| SahamHome | Rating | Al-RustaqAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,449 | Overall | 1,546 |
| 1,509 | Match venue | 1,521 |
| 1,509 | At home | 1,502 |
| 1,465 | Away | 1,521 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,453 | Attack | 1,469 |
| 1,488 | Defence | 1,584 |
| 1,525 | Home attack | 1,496 |
| 1,409 | Away attack | 1,437 |
| 1,467 | Home defence | 1,526 |
| 1,533 | Away defence | 1,592 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,580 | Goal environment | 1,480 |
| 1,618 | Home goals | 1,538 |
| 1,462 | Away goals | 1,442 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,494 | Close games | 1,501 |
| 1,438 | Winning margin | 1,560 |
Match venue compares Saham at home with Al-Rustaq away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.