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Al-Qadisiyah FC vs Al-Hazm prediction: goals and a twist
Al-Qadisiyah FC vs Al-Hazm Prediction is one of those games where the table says “home win,” but football says “not so fast.” It kicks off at 19:00 GMT on Thursday, 2026-05-14 at Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium (Khobar/Dammam), and with Round 33 pressure on the calendar, both sides have real reasons to play on the front foot.
Context, form, and why the stakes feel real
Al-Qadisiyah are flying in 4th with 62+ points and a top-three finish still in reach, which would open the door to AFC Champions League Elite football. Brendan Rodgers, appointed late in 2025, has quickly turned Qadisiyah into one of the league’s most watchable teams: patient in possession, sharp in the final third, and rarely panicked at the back. They arrive after a 2-1 away win over Al-Fayha on May 9, and the recent memory that still makes rivals wince: a statement win over Al-Nassr that snapped a long winning run and proved this team doesn’t scare easily.
Al-Hazm sit 9th, comfortable enough to play without fear but not so safe that they can switch off. Jalel Kadri usually keeps them organised in a 4-3-3, looking for clean midfield structure and quick transitions. Results have been mixed: a heavy loss to leaders Al-Hilal on May 2, but also a solid 2-0 win over Al-Fayha on April 28, plus that eyebrow-raising 1-1 away draw at NEOM when the betting odds were stacked against them. In other words, Hazm can wobble… but they can also bite.
Team news and the tactical storylines
The biggest twist is Qadisiyah’s injury list. Mateo Retegui’s season-ending ankle fracture removed a reliable goal source (16 in 28), while Julian Weigl, Walid Al-Ahmed, and Turki Al-Ammar are also ruled out. Aubameyang is no longer in the picture after a contract termination, so the attacking burden shifts to the remaining forwards and wide players to keep Rodgers-ball purring.
Still, Qadisiyah should control the rhythm. A 65% possession expectation fits their style: circulate, pin the opponent back, and win territory through sustained pressure. Hazm’s best path is the classic “suffer, steal, sprint” approach—compact lines, then direct counters into space behind the full-backs.
Quick match facts to keep in mind
- Venue: Prince Saud bin Jalawi Stadium, Khobar/Dammam
- Standings angle: Qadisiyah chasing top-three; Hazm steady mid-table
- Head to head: last meeting (2025-10-28) finished 3-1 to Qadisiyah
Betting odds and what the numbers are hinting at
The market leans heavily to the hosts: home win at 1.2, draw at 8.4, away win at 12.5. That price basically assumes Qadisiyah spend most of the night camped in Hazm’s half. The supporting stats do nod that way: 19 shots to 12, 6 on target to 3, and a projected 8-4 edge in corners (12 total). But here’s where it gets fun for bettors: dominating the ball doesn’t always mean dominating the scoreboard—especially if the away side is built to counter.
Our NerdyTips angles: totals, 1X2, and a bold score call
For this Al-Qadisiyah FC vs Al-Hazm Prediction, our AI’s best tip is Over 2.5 total goals at 1.31, with a confidence rating of 2.7/10. That low confidence is a polite reminder: “Goals look likely, but don’t mortgage the house.” Still, the match shape supports it—Qadisiyah’s possession and shot volume should create chances, and Hazm’s transition threat can turn one mistake into a goal before the home fans finish their tea.
- Best tip: Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.31) — confidence 2.7/10
- 1X2 prediction: X2 (odds 3.8) — trust level 1.4
- Correct score lean: 2-2, with half-time expected at 1-1
The spicy part is the 1X2 call: X2 at 3.8, even with the home win priced at 1.2. That tells you the model sees upset pathways: Hazm nicking moments on the break, Qadisiyah’s missing striker edge showing up in missed chances, and a game that stays open longer than the odds suggest. Add a forecast of 3 total yellow cards (1 for Qadisiyah, 2 for Hazm), and you can picture a second half with tired legs, tactical fouls, and just enough chaos for another goal or two.
If you’re betting, the safer story is goals rather than sides. The head to head history already gave us four goals last time, and the expected shot count says chances should arrive again. Just don’t be shocked if the “obvious” home win turns into a very noisy 2-2.
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Best Tip
The best betting football prediction for Al-Qadisiyah vs Al-HazmO2.5 -323
At least 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -3231x2 Tip
X2 390
Al-Hazm to win or drawTotal Goals
Over 2.5 -323
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchBoth Teams To Score
Yes -128
Both teams are expected to scoreBet Builder Tip
X2&O1.5 409
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goalsHalf-Time Score
1:1
Correct Score
2:2
Stats Predictions
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Overview Last 10 Matches
Head to Head
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Latest Matches
 Al-Hazm |
18-Jan-26
1:5
| Al-Qadisiyah  |
| Al-Hazm |
10-Oct-22
1:0
| Al-Qadisiyah |
| Al-Hazm |
18-Oct-18
2:1
| Al-Qadisiyah |
| Al-Qadisiyah |
28-Oct-25
3:1
| Al-Hazm |
| Al-Qadisiyah |
06-Mar-23
1:1
| Al-Hazm |
Recent Matches of Al-Qadisiyah
| 14 May | W |
Al-Qadisiyah
| 2 |
Al-Hazm
| 0 |
| 09 May | W |
Al-Fayha
| 1 |
Al-Qadisiyah
| 2 |
| 03 May | W |
Al-Qadisiyah
| 3 |
Al-Nassr
| 1 |
| 29 Apr | W |
Al Riyadh
| 0 |
Al-Qadisiyah
| 4 |
| 14 Apr | D |
Al-Qadisiyah
| 2 |
Al Shabab
| 2 |
| 09 Apr | D |
Damac
| 1 |
Al-Qadisiyah
| 1 |
| 05 Apr | L |
Al-Ettifaq
| 3 |
Al-Qadisiyah
| 2 |
| 13 Mar | W |
Al Qadisiya
| 3 |
Al Ahli SC
| 2 |
| 07 Mar | W |
Al Kholood
| 1 |
Al Qadisiya
| 4 |
| 28 Feb | D |
Al Qadisiya
| 1 |
Al Taawon
| 1 |
Recent Matches Of Al-Hazm
| 14 May | L | Al-Qadisiyah |
2 | Al-Hazm |
0 |
| 09 May | D |  Al Najma |
2 | Al-Hazm |
2 |
| 02 May | L | Al-Hazm |
0 |  Al-Hilal S |
3 |
| 28 Apr | D |  NEOM |
1 | Al-Hazm |
1 |
| 24 Apr | W | Al-Hazm |
2 |  Al Riyadh |
1 |
| 11 Apr | W | Al-Hazm |
2 |  Al-Fayha |
0 |
| 03 Apr | L |  Al-Ittihad |
1 | Al-Hazm |
0 |
| 12 Mar | W | Al Hazem |
2 |  Al Kholood |
1 |
| 06 Mar | L |  Al Khaleej |
2 | Al Hazem |
1 |
| 27 Feb | W | Al Hazem |
3 |  Al Ettifaq |
1 |
Saudi-Arabia - Pro League
| Team | M | G | P | |
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| 1 |
Al-Nassr | 33 | 87-27 | 83 |
| 2 |
 Al-Hilal Saudi | 32 | 82-27 | 78 |
| 3 |
Al-Ahli Jeddah | 32 | 64-24 | 75 |
| 4 |
Al-Qadisiyah | 33 | 78-33 | 74 |
| 5 |
 Al-Ittihad FC | 32 | 52-40 | 55 |
| 6 |
Al Taawon | 32 | 58-43 | 52 |
| 7 |
Al-Ettifaq | 33 | 50-54 | 49 |
| 8 |
 NEOM | 32 | 42-45 | 44 |
| 9 |
Al-Hazm | 33 | 36-57 | 39 |
| 10 |
Al-Fayha | 32 | 41-50 | 38 |
| 11 |
 Al Khaleej | 32 | 52-55 | 37 |
| 12 |
 Al-Fateh | 33 | 41-55 | 36 |
| 13 |
Al Kholood | 32 | 39-58 | 32 |
| 14 |
Al Shabab | 32 | 41-54 | 32 |
| 15 |
Damac | 32 | 28-51 | 26 |
| 16 |
Al Riyadh | 32 | 33-62 | 26 |
| 17 |
 Al Okhdood | 32 | 24-68 | 17 |
| 18 |
 Al Najma | 33 | 31-76 | 13 |
