Al-Najma vs Al Riffa
Khalifa Sports City Stadium
08.03.2024, 19:15
The round 12 league match between 8th-placed Al-Najma and first-placed Al Riffa in the Bahrain Premier League will take place at Khalifa Sports City Stadium. Leading up to this game, both teams have been unable t♎o secure a victory in their most recent matches. How will this one end?
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Al-Najma is eager for a better outcome in this match, having suffered a 2-1 loss in their previous Premier League game against Al-Shabab. However, in the matches preceding that defeat, Al-Najma enjoyed a three-game winning streak, overcoming Malkia, Sitra, and Al-Hidd. As of now, Al-Najma shares the same point total as the relegation-threatened East Riffa (15 points) leading up to this game.
Defensively, Al-Najma has struggled in recent games, with a notable lack of resilience. In fact, they have been unable to keep opponents from scoring in their la♋st six matches, conceding a total of 12 goals in the proceꦫss.
Al Riffa
In the match preceding this one, Al Riffa played to a 0-0 draw in the Premier League against Al-Hidd. Leading up to that fixture, they secured identical 1-0 victories over Manama Club and Sitra, along with a draw against Al Nahda. It's worth noting that in a return leg match against Al Nahda, they advanced after extra time following a 1-1 draw in regular time.
The defensive lineup of Al Riffa has displayed consistent performances, allowing only 3 goals in their last 6 matches combined. Meanwhile, they have scored a total of 7 goals during 🤡the same period. As they approach this game, Al Riffa holds a two-point lead over their closest rivals🎐, Al Khalidiyah, in the standings.
Expert Betting Tips
Al Riffa, as the visiting team, appears confident, and despite their r꧒ecent league defeat, I anticipate they won't falter in this match. Conversely, Al-Najma has encountered difficulties in most of𒁏 their previous encounters with this opponent. Considering Al Riffa's current form, a comfortable victory with goals is highly likely for the league leaders.