Al-Riyadh vs Damac Prediction
πThe clash between Al-Riyadh and Damac in the 26th round of the Saudi Arabian Championship promises to be thrilling, given their standings in the league table. Both teams are mid-table contenders looking to solidify their positions. The hosts are known for their resilience at home, but they face a team that has avoided defeat in 7 of their last 8 league matches. A tense battle for points is anticipated, with a focus on tactics and caution. We might witness a game with a modest number of goals, but predicting the outcome remains challenging.
Head-to-Head
πAl-Riyadh and Damac have faced off in three official matches over the past 8 years. Here's the breakdown:
- Goals: 5 for the home side and 4 for the visitors;
- Average total goals per match - 3.
The most recent encounter took place on 01 November 2024 at Damac's ground and ended in a 2-2 draw.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Riyadh Team Overview
Al-Riyadh have shown inconsistency this season, currently sitting ninth after 25 matches (9 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses). The team adopts a cautious approach at home, focusing on ball retention and minimizing errors. In their last ten outings, they have recorded three wins, five losses, and two draws, highlighting their ability to both attack and defend effectively. On average, Al-Riyadh score just over one goal per game (1.08), indicating their potential to create dangerous opportunities in the opponent's penalty area.
Match Results: Riyadh
Damac Team Overview
Damak sit in twelfth place on the table following a tough stretch, with just two wins in their last ten league matches highlighting a challenging period for the team. Despite this, Damak are capable of applying pressure: their average scoring rate is around just one goal per match (1.2), yet they often manage to relieve pressure through defensive resilience and counterattacks. The last head-to-head between these teams ended in a high-scoring draw (2-2), suggesting that a similar outcome could be on the cards once again.
Match Results: Damac
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0, draws - 2.
Statistics: Riyadh vs Damac
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of wins: 9 vs 7;
- win percentage: 36% vs 28%;
- number of losses: 10 vs 12;
- number of draws: 6 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 3 vs 2;
- number of losses: 5 vs 5;
- number of draws: 2 vs 3.
- Damac has not won in 7 of the last 8 Professional League games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.67, the guests - 1.33;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Riyadh vs Damac
- average total in the tournament: 2.48 vs 2.84;
- average total goals scored: 1.08 vs 1.2;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.2 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.88 vs 0.76;
- Riyadh: average total at home in the tournament - 0.92;
- Damac: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.8) vs 0.8 (away - 0.4).
- Damac has scored less than 1.5 goals in each of their last 6 Professional League games.
- Damac has scored less than 1.5 goals in each of their last 5 Professional League away games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10 (2 - for home team and 8 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 7 (1 - for home team and 6 - for away team).
Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.24; at home field - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 4.
Damac: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.72, away - 3.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; away - 3.4.
- Damac has taken under 4.5 corners in 8 of the last 9 Professional League games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team).
Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.88; at home - 1.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; at home - 2.2.
Damac: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.92, away - 1.58;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 1.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 0 times.
Statistics: Riyadh vs Damac
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 14;
- number of BTTS matches for Riyadh at home - 4 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Damac away - 6 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Riyadh at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Damac away - 2 (40%).
Editor's Prediction
The clash between Al-Riyadh and Damac is set to be a tense affair, but the hosts might face challenges in their attack. Al-Riyadh are not known for being prolific in front of goal in the Pro League, a fact underscored by their recent performances. In 10 of their last 11 matches, the team has scored no more than once per game. Considering this statistic and the current form of the hosts, betting on Al-Riyadh to score under 1.5 goals in the upcoming match appears to be a reasonable prediction.
Betting Tips: Riyadh - Damac
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