Al Taawon vs Al-Riyadh Prediction 20 May 2025
📢Will the clash between Al-Taawoun and Al-Riyadh in the 33rd round of the Pro League be a restrained affair? Both teams are currently mid-table and are vying to improve their standings. Recent performances from both sides have been inconsistent: the hosts have secured just three wins in their last ten matches, while the visitors have managed only two. The question is whether the hosts can capitalize on their home advantage, or if the visitors will end their winless streak on the road.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 January 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Riyadh):
- ball possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 6;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
📊The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- goals: 1 against 3;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.33, in the 2nd half - 1;
- average total goals in the match - 1.33.
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 Nasr Riyadh, away team - Al Taawoun). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Al Taawoun vs Al Nasr Riyadh):
- ball possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 12;
- fouls: 14 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 7.
Al-Taawoun currently sit eighth in the standings, showing mixed form. Despite securing just three wins in their last ten matches, the team is known for their resilience and ability to create scoring opportunities. However, their defense is a weak spot, as they consistently concede goals, particularly at home. They last faced Al-Riyadh on January 21, 2025, suffering a 0-1 defeat. The "Yellows" are eager to regain confidence in front of their fans.
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 Shabab). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 7 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Al-Riyadh are showing similar stats to a team sitting ninth in the table, but they struggle to perform consistently on the road. In their last nine away games, they've failed to secure a win eight times. Their playing style revolves around counter-attacking, with an average of about one goal scored per game. However, the Green and Whites face defensive issues, frequently allowing opponents to score more than once per match.
Match Results: Al Riyadh
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
Statistics: Al Taawoun vs Al Riyadh
- matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- wins: 11 vs 10;
- win percentage: 34% vs 31%;
- losses: 12 vs 14;
- draws: 9 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 5 vs 6;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Al Riyadh have not won in 8 of last 9 away games (Professional League).
- Al Riyadh have not won in 7 of last 8 games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.33, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Al Taawoun vs Al Riyadh
- average total in the tournament: 2.16 vs 2.59;
- average total goals scored: 1.09 vs 1.09;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.56 vs 0.31;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.78;
- Al Taawoun: average total at home in the tournament - 1.31;
- Al Riyadh: average total away in the tournament - 1.19;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1 (away - 0.8).
- Al Taawoun have conceded in last 7 games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 8.67 (3.67 - for home team and 5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 12 (6 - for home team and 6 - for away team).
Al Taawoun: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.25; at home field - 4.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; at home field - 5.4.
Al Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.19, away - 4.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; away - 3.8.
- Under 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Al Riyadh games (Professional League).
Prediction on cards
Al Taawoun: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.94; at home - 1.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 1.6.
Al Riyadh: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.09, away - 2.13;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.8; away - 2.6.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 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): 12 vs 17;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Taawoun at home - 7 (44%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 10 (63%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Al Taawoun at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Al Riyadh away - 3 (60%).
Editor's Prediction
Both teams sit mid-table and have lost their motivation, meaning the game is likely to be low-key. Al-Taawoun have showcased a cautious approach throughout the season, with nine of their last ten games featuring under 2.5 goals in total. Given the lack of motivation and the hosts' usual pragmatic style, betting on under 2.5 goals seems a reasonable choice.