Jubbah vs Al-Kawkab prediction

Their last five in all competitions read no wins, three draws and two defeats, at 0.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per game. Last time out they drew 1-1 with Najran; before that came a 2-0 defeat at home to Al Arabi SC and a 1-1 draw at home to Qilwah.

Jubbah haven't won in five. They failed to score in two of those games. At home they've won none of three recently (2 scored, 6 conceded).

Over the last four matches it has been two wins, one draw and one defeat, averaging 2.0 goals for and 2.0 against. Last time out they drew 2-2 with Al Jubail; before that came a 4-1 defeat away at Al Hada and a 3-1 win at home to Al Arabi SC.

The defence is a worry: they have conceded in each of their last four. On the road they've won one of two recently (3 scored, 5 conceded).

Home and away form points to Al-Kawkab: Jubbah have won none of their last three at home, Al-Kawkab one of their last two on the road. Al-Kawkab also have the better goal difference over recent weeks.

We make Jubbah favourites at 46%, with Al-Kawkab on 28% and the draw at 26%. They're favoured rather than expected to stroll it. The recent numbers lean the other way, but once you account for who each side has played, Jubbah still come out ahead.

On goals, it expects around 2.8 in the game: 1.5 for Jubbah and 1.3 for Al-Kawkab. Over 2.5 goals is 52% and both teams scoring 54%.