Damac vs Al Orubah Predictions

Damac will host Al Orubah at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Sports City Stadium on February 24, 2025, in a pivotal Saudi Pro League matchup as Round 22 brings together two sides desperate for points. Damac, under Nuno Almeida, are projected to sit 11th with around 25 points from 21 matches as of February 23, 2025, following a 2-0 loss to Al Ahli (Feb 15, 2025), aiming to leverage their home advantage to pull away from the relegation scrap. Al Orubah, managed by Álvaro Pacheco, are expected to be 14th with approximately 20 points, buoyed by a 1-0 win over Al Kholood (Feb 15, 2025), but facing a challenging away test against a resilient Damac side. Our expert prediction explores team form, key players, head-to-head stats, and betting tips to answer: Who will win Damac vs Al Orubah in this Saudi Pro League clash?

Team Form & Recent Performances

Damac

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 23): 7W, 4D, 10L (25 points, 11th in Saudi Pro League)

• Latest Result: 0-2 loss vs. Al Ahli (Feb 15, 2025)

• Home Form: 4W, 3D, 4L (15 goals scored, 14 conceded)
  Damac have been inconsistent this season, with their recent 2-0 defeat to Al Ahli marking their third loss in five league games (1W, 1D, 3L), exposing their vulnerability against top teams. As of February 23, 2025, they’re projected at 25 points from 21 matches, with a notable 2-1 win over Al Shabab (Feb 8, 2025) showing flashes of potential. At home, they’ve averaged 1.36 goals per game and conceded 1.27, reflecting a balanced but fragile side needing a spark to climb the table.

Al Orubah

• 2024/25 Record (Projected as of Feb 23): 5W, 5D, 11L (20 points, 14th in Saudi Pro League)

• Latest Result: 1-0 win vs. Al Kholood (Feb 15, 2025)

• Away Form: 2W, 2D, 6L (10 goals scored, 20 conceded)
  Al Orubah, newly promoted to the Saudi Pro League, have struggled to adapt, projected at 20 points from 21 matches as of February 23, 2025. Their recent 1-0 victory over Al Kholood ended a three-game winless run (0W, 1D, 2L), with a goal from Nawaf Al Mutairi offering hope after a 2-1 loss to Al Fateh (Feb 8, 2025). On the road, they’ve averaged 1.00 goal per game and conceded 2.00, showing resilience but a persistent inability to secure consistent results away from home.

Head-to-Head Stats & Historical Context

• Overall Record: Damac 2W, Al Orubah 1W, 0D (3 meetings since 2023)

• Recent Meetings:

  • Sep 28, 2024: Al Orubah 1-0 Damac (Pro League)

  • Apr 20, 2024: Damac 2-1 Al Orubah (Division 1)

  • Nov 15, 2023: Al Orubah 0-1 Damac (Division 1)

• Key Trend: Damac have scored in all 3 meetings; 2 of the last 3 H2Hs stayed under 2.5 goals.
  Damac hold a slight historical edge, winning two of the three encounters since Al Orubah’s promotion push began in 2023, though Al Orubah stunned them with a 1-0 victory earlier this season at home. Matches have been tight, averaging 1.67 goals per game in their three meetings, with defensive battles often deciding the outcome, though Damac’s home record against Al Orubah (1-0) adds intrigue.

Key Players to Watch

Damac

• Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (FWD): 7 goals in 2024/25; Damac’s top scorer and creative spark.

• François Kamano (MID): 4 goals, 3 assists; key attacking midfielder.

• Zeghba Moustapha (GK): 5 clean sheets; anchors a shaky defense.

Al Orubah

• Nawaf Al Mutairi (FWD): 5 goals in 2024/25; Al Orubah’s leading scorer and recent hero.

• Brad Young (MID): 3 goals, 4 assists; dynamic playmaker adding flair.

• Victor Coucke (GK): 4 clean sheets; vital in goal despite away struggles.

Tactical Insights & Match Dynamics

Damac’s pragmatic 4-2-3-1 (1.33 goals per game) will challenge Al Orubah’s compact 4-3-3 (1.05 goals per game). Nkoudou’s pace and Kamano’s vision could exploit Al Orubah’s leaky away defense (2.00 goals conceded per game), which has been a persistent weakness. Al Orubah’s counterattacking style relies on Al Mutairi’s finishing and Young’s creativity, testing Damac’s backline (1.62 goals conceded per game), though their recent win suggests potential. Damac’s Tarek Hamed (doubtful, suspension risk) and Al Orubah’s Fahad Al-Zubaidi (out, injury) may affect lineups, with Damac’s 15,000-strong home crowd at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Sports City Stadium pushing for a crucial victory.

Prediction: Damac vs Al Orubah

Our Prediction: Damac to Win 2-1

TIP 2: Corner - Damac Wins