Al Ettifaq vs Al-Riyadh Prediction 14 August 2026
📢 Al-Ittifaq are starting a new Pro League campaign after a fairly confident previous season, which the team finished in seventh place. Al-Riyadh had a completely different situation: the club were fighting relegation until the final rounds and only just managed to keep their place in the top flight. The visitors will need to go above and beyond if they plan to take anything from the upcoming match.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 09 April 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Ittifaq):
- ball possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 7.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Al Ittifaq and Al Riyadh:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 2, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 6 against 4;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.83, in the 2nd half - 0.83;
- average total goals in the match - 1.67.
Head-to-head statistics Al Ettifaq - Al-Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Team Overview
Al-Ittifak finished last season in seventh place and generally looked decent. In their last ten matches, the team won three, drew three, and lost four. Over that run, Al-Ittifak averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per game. The results can't be called exemplary, but a sufficiently strong attack allows the team to regularly count on points, especially in matches against opponents from the lower part of the table.
Match Results: Al Ittifaq
Al Riyadh Team Overview
Al-Riyadh finished only 15th last season and avoided relegation by just one point ahead of their nearest rival. The end of the campaign was mixed: in their last ten matches, the team won four, drew twice and lost four. During that period, Al-Riyadh averaged 1.3 goals scored but conceded noticeably more - 1.8 per match. A weak defence was one of the main reasons for the difficult season, so heading into the new campaign it is especially important for the team to become more reliable at the back.
Match Results: Al Riyadh
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 0.67;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 1.67;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
- Al Riyadh have scored in 8 of last 9 games (Professional League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Prediction on the outcome
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 6;
- home wins - 3, away wins - 2, draws - 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
- Al-Riyadh have not won away in 16 of their last 18 matches (Pro League).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Al-Ittifaq are considered favourites for the upcoming match, and last season's results give enough reason for that. The hosts looked significantly more consistent, while Al-Riyadh only narrowly avoided relegation and performed particularly poorly away from home. The visitors failed to win in 16 of their last 18 away matches in the Pro League, so expecting a sharp improvement in the very first round is difficult. That said, a draw at the start of the season cannot be ruled out entirely, which is why our bet is Al-Ittifaq to win with handicap (0). Expected score - 2:1.
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Betting Tips: Al Ittifaq - Al Riyadh
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