Al-Kholood vs Al-Riyadh Prediction 19 February 2026
📢 What to expect from the Al-Kholood vs. Al-Riyadh clash in the 23rd round of the Pro League? Both teams are languishing at the bottom of the table, adding extra significance to this encounter. Al-Kholood have been inconsistent in their form, while Al-Riyadh have struggled to secure a win for quite some time, displaying low scoring efficiency. The tactical approaches of both sides focus heavily on defense, and their recent matches have often ended with few goals.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 23 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Riyadh):
- ball possession percentage: 32% vs 68%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 18 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al-Kholood and Al Riyadh:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 2, draws - 1;
- number of goals (home/away) - 6 against 7;
- average total goals in the match - 2.6.
Head-to-head statistics Al-Kholood - Al-Riyadh
Al-Kholood Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Najma, away team - Al-Kholood). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Al-Kholood vs Al Najma):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 5.
Al-Kholood are struggling this season, currently sitting in 13th place on the table. Known as "the Knights," a nod to their fighting spirit and resilience, their recent performances have been far from ideal: just one win in their last five matches (WDLDD). During this stretch, they have scored only three goals while conceding seven. At home, their form has been poor, failing to secure victory in seven of their last eight games.
Match Results: Al-Kholood
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 Khaleej). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Al Riyadh vs Al Khaleej):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 7 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Al-Riyadh sit in 16th place and are still searching for ways to improve their play, but their recent form is far from encouraging: no wins in their last five outings (DLDLL). Their scoring ability is lacking, with an average of less than one goal per game. However, it's worth noting a trend of under 2.5 total goals in their last five matches-defense plays a crucial role in their strategy.
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-Kholood vs Al Riyadh
- matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
- wins: 6 vs 2;
- win percentage: 29% vs 10%;
- losses: 14 vs 12;
- draws: 1 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 0;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 1 vs 5.
- Al Riyadh won with a +1.5 handicap in last 5 games against Al-Kholood.
- Al Riyadh won with a +1.5 handicap in last 6 games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.2, the guests - 1.4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.6;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Al-Kholood vs Al Riyadh
- average total in the tournament: 3.05 vs 2.86;
- average total goals scored: 1.29 vs 0.9;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.62 vs 0.48;
- Al-Kholood: average total at home in the tournament - 1.1;
- Al Riyadh: average total away in the tournament - 0.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 0.4) vs 0.8 (away - 0.8).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Al Riyadh games (Professional League).
Prediction on corners
Al-Kholood: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.14; at home field - 4.1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.1; at home field - 3.2.
Al Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.33, away - 4.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; away - 4.2.
- Al Riyadh have taken under 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 away games.
- Al Riyadh have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games (Professional League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Al-Kholood vs Al Riyadh
- number of matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Al-Kholood at home - 5 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 7 (70%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Al-Kholood at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (23/189, 12.2%);
- Al-Kholood at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (2/10, 20%);
- Al Riyadh away most often play: 1:1 (2/10, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.66% (odds 5.9)
1:0 - 10.19% (odds 6.25)
2:1 - 9.58% (odds 7.5)
Editorial Prediction
Al-Kholood enter this match as the favorites, yet both teams have struggled to secure wins recently and lack consistency. In such a scenario, both sides might play cautiously, focusing on avoiding mistakes above all else. It's worth noting that in five consecutive league matches involving Al-Riyadh, the games have not seen more than three goals scored. Given this context, a bet on total under 2.5 goals seems more logical.
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