Al Taawon vs Al-Riyadh Prediction 15 May 2026
📢 Al-Taawoun head into this fixture sitting fifth in the table, while Al-Riyadh occupy sixteenth place-a gap that highlights the contrasting ambitions of the two sides. Despite Al-Taawoun’s status as favourites on home turf, neither team have managed to string together a convincing run of wins: Al-Taawoun have alternated between victories and defeats, while the visitors have suffered three losses and picked up just two wins in their last five outings. The key question is whether Al-Riyadh can capitalise on the hosts’ inconsistency.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 January 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Riyadh):
- ball possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 16 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 9.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Al Taawoun and Al Riyadh:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 2, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 7 against 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.2, in the 2nd half - 1.4;
- average total goals in the match - 2.6.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Al Taawoun Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Taawoun, away team - Al Ahli Jeddah). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Al Taawoun vs Al Ahli Jeddah):
- ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Al-Taawoun consistently find the back of the net but continue to struggle with defensive stability. Over their last five matches, they have picked up two wins and suffered three defeats, with neither streak lasting more than a single game. Their season average in attack is impressive-nearly two goals per match-while their goals conceded remain relatively modest at 1.34 per game. However, a worrying trend emerges on home soil: Al-Taawoun have failed to win six of their last seven league fixtures at home, raising questions about their confidence heading into this match.
Match Results: Al Taawoun
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 Fateh). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Al Riyadh vs Al Fateh):
- ball possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 12 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
Al-Riyadh have endured a highly inconsistent campaign, trailing most of their rivals in key statistical categories, yet they occasionally spring a surprise with their results. The team have managed just two wins in their last five outings, suffering defeat on three occasions during that stretch. Over their previous ten matches, Al-Riyadh have been beaten six times, but they still manage to pose a threat going forward: they average 1.2 goals per game, though their defensive frailties are evident, conceding more than two goals per match over this period. With a relegation battle looming, Al-Riyadh are forced to take risks in attack, even when facing stronger opposition.
Match Results: Al Riyadh
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
Statistics: Al Taawoun vs Al Riyadh
- matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- wins: 15 vs 6;
- win percentage: 47% vs 19%;
- losses: 10 vs 18;
- draws: 7 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 6;
- draws: 4 vs 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.4, the guests - 1.2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.6;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Al Taawoun vs Al Riyadh
- average total in the tournament: 3.16 vs 2.97;
- average total goals scored: 1.81 vs 1.03;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.78 vs 0.44;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.03 vs 0.59;
- Al Taawoun: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Al Riyadh: average total away in the tournament - 1.06;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 1.2) vs 1.2 (away - 1.4).
- Al Taawoun have scored under 2.5 goals in 12 of last 13 home games (Professional League).
- Al Taawoun have scored under 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games (Professional League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Al Taawoun vs Al Riyadh
- number of matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 21 vs 21;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Taawoun at home - 10 (63%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 11 (69%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Al Taawoun at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 4 (80%).
- Al Taawoun have scored and conceded in 12 of last 13 games (Professional League).
- Al Taawoun have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 home games (Professional League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (36/287, 12.5%);
- Al Taawoun at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/16, 18.8%);
- Al Riyadh away most often play: 1:1 , 2:1 , 3:1 (2/16, 12.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.47% (odds 5.8)
2:1 - 9.35% (odds 7.4)
1:0 - 8.71% (odds 6.6)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Al-Taawoun enter this clash as clear favourites-and for good reason. They sit higher in the table, display greater consistency, and are fighting hard to secure their hold on fifth place. However, Al-Riyadh cannot afford a toothless performance; stuck in the relegation zone, the visitors are desperate for points at almost any cost. That urgency could make for a match where, despite the hosts’ edge, the underdogs create their own attacking chances-especially since Al-Taawoun have struggled to keep things tight defensively. Both teams have found the net in 12 of Al-Taawoun’s last 13 Pro League fixtures. In this context, backing both teams to score (yes) looks like a well-founded prediction. A 1-1 draw is a plausible outcome.
Betting Tips: Al Taawoun - Al Riyadh
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