Al-Salmiyah SC vs Kazma SC Prediction: Expect goals in this game; Kazma will get the win

The 4th round of the Kuwait Premier League is set to kick off on Thursday, showcasing an intriguing clash between Kazma and Al-Salmiyah at the Thamir Stadium. Both teams are determined to secure their second league victory of the season, with Kazma holding the edge as the favorites in this contest. We anticipate an exciting match with goals on the horizon, and the anticipation is growing as we approach this fixture. Below, you'll find carefully formulated tips for your consideration.

Form: LWL

Al-Salmiyah's brief moment of glory in their 3-2 victory over Al-Nasr quickly faded as they suffered a heavy defeat to Kuwait SC in their most recent league outing, culminating in a 2-0 loss, with both goals coming in the second half of the match. As they prepare to take on Al-Kazma on Thursday, Al-Salmiyah will be determined to achieve a more favorable result. Their current league record stands at two losses and a single win from three games played.

Form: WLD

Kazma secured their first victory of the season in their recent league fixture against Al-Jahra. Despite trailing by a goal in the first half, they made a remarkable comeback to win the match 2-1. Buoyed by this success, they aim to maintain their positive momentum as they face Al-Salmiyah on Thursday.

Their current league record consists of one draw, a victory, and one loss from the three games they've played this season. Can they get another victory against Al-Salmiyah on Thursday?

A critical look at the last 9 games between them produced 5 wins for Kazma, 2 wins for Salmiyah, and 2 draws.

In six of their previous eight encounters, we've witnessed a total of over 2.5 goals, and in six of those eight matches, both teams managed to find the net. This trend suggests that when these two teams meet, they often prioritize offensive play. Based on these statistics, our first prediction indicates that there will be over 2.5 goals scored, and we anticipate both teams to score (BTTS).

Considering Kazma's recent victory and Al-Salmiyah's current struggles, Kazma is favored to perform well in this match. Therefore, we predict a win or draw for Kazma, along with over 1.5 goals being scored in the game.