Al-Riyadh vs Al Nassr Prediction 21 August 2026
📢 After just the first round, Al-Riyadh and Al-Nassr find themselves at opposite ends of the Pro League table. The hosts started the new season with a defeat and will now look to pick up their first points in front of their own fans. Al-Nassr, on the other hand, made a powerful start to the season: a big win put the team straight to the top of the table. In the second round, the leaders will need to back that result up away from home.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 02 February 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Riyadh):
- ball possession percentage: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 0 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Al Riyadh and Al Nasr Riyadh:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 5, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 5 against 15;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.83, in the 2nd half - 1.5;
- average total goals in the match - 3.33.
Head-to-head statistics Al-Riyadh - Al Nassr
Al Riyadh Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Kings Cup tournament (home team - AL Zulfi, away team - Al Riyadh). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here's the game statistics (Al Riyadh vs AL Zulfi):
- ball possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Al-Riyad started the season with a 2-4 defeat to Al-Ittifak, though the result should be viewed in the context of an early red card. The team was reduced to ten men as early as the sixth minute, but even so managed to hold their own in the first half and went into the break at 1-1. After the interval, keeping the opponents at bay became significantly harder - Al-Riyad conceded three more goals, although they did manage to score a second themselves. In the King's Cup, however, the team quickly made amends: they won 2-0 away to Al-Zulfi and progressed to the next round.
Match Results: Al Riyadh
Al Nasr Riyadh Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Kings Cup tournament (home team - Draih, away - Al Nasr Riyadh). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:4.
Here are the match stats (Al Nasr Riyadh vs Draih):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 6;
- fouls: 14 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Al-Nassr, by contrast, have started the new season in commanding fashion. In the first round they thrashed Al-Fath 3-0, scoring twice before the break, and the big win immediately put them top of the Pro League table. The performance backed up the result too: Al-Nassr outperformed their opponents in expected goals - 1.54 against 0.75 - and barely allowed them a sniff after half-time, with just three shots conceded. They followed that strong start with a 4-1 away win over Al-Draih in the King Cup, so they head into the second round having won their last two matches comfortably.
Match Results: Al Nasr Riyadh
Latest news
Al Riyadh
Al-Riyadh head into the match with just one absence: Rodrigo Abascal Barros will miss the game due to suspension. It is an unwelcome situation for the team, as it means a forced reshuffle in the defensive line.
Al Nasr Riyadh
The main intrigue surrounding the visitors is, of course, linked to Ronaldo, who is not yet in optimal condition. Sultan Al-Ghannam will also miss out due to injury
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.83, the guests - 2.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Al Riyadh vs Al Nasr Riyadh
- average total in the tournament: 6 vs 3;
- average total goals scored: 2 vs 3;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 2;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1;
- Al Riyadh: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Al Nasr Riyadh: average total away in the tournament - 0;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 0.75) vs 2.8 (away - 3.25).
- Over 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Al Nasr Riyadh away games.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 6;
- both teams scored overall - 4 times;
- at the home team's ground - 1 time.
Last 10 matches:
- matches with BTTS: 6 vs 6;
- Al-Riyadh: BTTS at home - 1 (25%);
- Al-Nassr: BTTS away - 3 (75%).
Prediction on the outcome
Head-to-head matches:
- played - 6;
- home wins - 0, away wins - 5, draws - 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 7;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Al-Riyadh win with a +2.5 handicap in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Al-Riyadh win with a +2.5 handicap in 9 of their last 10 matches (Pro League).
⭐ Editor's Pick
Al-Nassr are considered clear favourites for the upcoming match, and it's hard to argue with that - the gap in quality between the two squads is enormous. However, even a star-studded lineup tends to find it harder to fully control a game away from home, and Al-Riyadh are capable of holding out for a long time even against superior opponents. In 9 of their last 10 Pro League matches, the hosts have not lost by more than two goals. That's why our bet is Al-Riyadh with a handicap (+2.5). The expected score is 1:3.
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