Al Ettifaq vs Al-Riyadh Prediction 9 April 2026
📢 What to expect from the clash between Al-Ettifaq and Al-Riyadh in the 28th round of the Pro League? Both teams have shown varied form in recent matches, and their current standings demand maximum focus. Al-Ettifaq sit in seventh place and are eager to climb higher, while Al-Riyadh find themselves in sixteenth, fighting for survival. Recent head-to-head encounters between these sides haven't been goal-fests, adding intrigue to their upcoming battle.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Riyadh):
- ball possession percentage: 34% vs 66%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 2;
- fouls: 15 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 8.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Al Ittifaq and Al Riyadh:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 1, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 4 against 1;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.4, in the 2nd half - 0.6;
- average total goals in the match - 1.
Head-to-head statistics Al Ettifaq - Al-Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Ittifaq, away team - Al Qadisiyah). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.
Here's the game statistics (Al Ittifaq vs Al Qadisiyah):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Al-Ittifaq have been delivering decent performances, but their inconsistency could hinder their pursuit of objectives. Over the last five matches, they've secured one win, suffered three losses, and drawn once. The team averages 1.44 goals per game but concedes 1.7, highlighting defensive issues. Nonetheless, they traditionally perform more confidently at home and will look to exploit their opponent's weaknesses to secure points.
Match Results: Al Ittifaq
Al Riyadh Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Riyadh, away - Al Shabab). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab):
- ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 9;
- fouls: 16 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
Al-Riyadh find themselves in a tough spot: the team seldom wins, and their recent form, marked by defeats interspersed with rare victories, underscores the urgent need for changes. Over the last ten matches, they have secured only two victories, suffered five defeats, and settled for three draws. Their attacking line is also struggling, averaging just 0.96 goals per game while conceding at a high rate of 1.85. The motivation in the tournament is strong-they need to avoid relegation.
Match Results: Al Riyadh
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Al Riyadh
- matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- wins: 12 vs 4;
- win percentage: 44% vs 15%;
- losses: 9 vs 15;
- draws: 6 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 2;
- losses: 5 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 3.
- Al Ittifaq have not lost in 10 of last 11 home games (Professional League).
- Al Riyadh have not won in 20 of last 22 games.
- Al Riyadh have not won in 19 of last 21 games (Professional League).
- Al Riyadh have not won in 13 of last 14 away games (Professional League).
- Al Riyadh have not won in 11 of last 12 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.8, the guests - 0.2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Al Riyadh
- average total in the tournament: 3.15 vs 2.81;
- average total goals scored: 1.44 vs 0.96;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.85 vs 0.52;
- Al Ittifaq: average total at home in the tournament - 1.64;
- Al Riyadh: average total away in the tournament - 0.85;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 2.2) vs 0.9 (away - 0.8).
- Al Riyadh have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Al Ittifaq (Professional League).
- Al Riyadh have scored under 1.5 goals in 13 of last 15 away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Al Ittifaq vs Al Riyadh
- number of matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 27;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq at home - 8 (57%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 8 (62%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Al Ittifaq at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (31/243, 12.8%);
- Al Ittifaq at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 2:0 , 2:2 , 3:2 (2/14, 14.3%);
- Al Riyadh away most often play: 1:1 , 3:1 (2/13, 15.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.56% (odds 6.2)
2:1 - 8.92% (odds 7.6)
1:0 - 8.57% (odds 7.7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Al-Ittifaq enter the match as favorites, yet both teams are currently far from their optimal form. In such circumstances, it's unlikely the opponents will play too openly and will aim to minimize mistakes. Additionally, their head-to-head encounters traditionally tend to be closely contested affairs: in the last five league matches, no more than two goals have been scored. Given this nature of the rivalry, betting on a total of under 2.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.No comments
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