Al-Riyadh vs Al-Ahli Prediction 26 February 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Al-Riyadh and Al-Ahli in the 24th round of the Pro League? The teams are showcasing different levels of performance and sit at opposite ends of the league table. Al-Riyadh are striving to escape the relegation zone, but their recent results are underwhelming, with just one win in their last five matches. Meanwhile, Al-Ahli continue to assert themselves among the league leaders, displaying consistent form and high-scoring prowess.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 30 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Ahli Jeddah):
- ball possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 13 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Al Riyadh and Al Ahli Jeddah:
- played 8 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 5, draws - 1;
- number of goals (home/away) - 5 against 17;
- average total goals in the match - 2.75.
Head-to-head statistics Al-Riyadh - Al-Ahli
Al Riyadh Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Shabab, away team - Al Riyadh). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here's the game statistics (Al Riyadh vs Al Shabab):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 1 vs 2;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 7.
Al-Riyadh are struggling this season, with just three wins in 23 matches. The team concedes nearly two goals per game and sits 15th in the table. Their form is far from ideal: three losses in their last five games and only one victory. Al-Riyadh aim to play defensively, but their weak defense hinders their ability to secure positive results.
Match Results: Al Riyadh
Al Ahli Jeddah Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Damac, away - Al Ahli Jeddah). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Al Ahli Jeddah vs Damac):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 21 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 4.
Al-Ahli continue to dominate the league with their potent attack and solid defense. Over the last ten matches, they have secured eight victories and remain unbeaten, averaging nearly three goals per game while making minimal defensive errors. The team boasts an impressive away record, rarely conceding on the road, underscoring their championship ambitions.
Match Results: Al Ahli Jeddah
Latest news
Al Riyadh
The hosts have no squad issues and approach the match without any significant absences.
Al Ahli Jeddah
The visitors have concerns about one player. Merih Demiral remains doubtful due to a hamstring injury.
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Al Riyadh (Home) vs Al Ahli Jeddah (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- Number of wins: 4 (36.36%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- Number of losses: 6 (54.55%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of draws: 1 (9.09%) vs 8 (72.73%);
- Average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 0.91;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.73 vs 0.27.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 4;
- Average first half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.7) vs 1.4 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.4).
- Al Riyadh have lost the 1st half in 5 of last 6 home games (Professional League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 5, draws - 1.
Statistics: Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli Jeddah
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- wins: 3 vs 17;
- win percentage: 13% vs 74%;
- losses: 13 vs 1;
- draws: 7 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 8;
- losses: 5 vs 0;
- draws: 4 vs 2.
- Al Riyadh won with a +2.5 handicap in last 24 home games (Professional League).
- Al Riyadh won with a +2.5 handicap in last 11 games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.63, the guests - 2.13;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.75;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli Jeddah
- average total in the tournament: 2.87 vs 2.61;
- average total goals scored: 0.96 vs 1.96;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.48 vs 0.65;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.48 vs 1.3;
- Al Riyadh: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Al Ahli Jeddah: average total away in the tournament - 1.45;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.75) vs 2.7 (away - 1.8).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Al Ahli Jeddah away games (Professional League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 8;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli Jeddah
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 16 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Riyadh at home - 8 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Ahli Jeddah away - 2 (18%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Al Riyadh at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Al Ahli Jeddah away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/202, 11.9%);
- Al Riyadh at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (4/11, 36.4%);
- Al Ahli Jeddah away most often play: 0:1 (5/11, 45.5%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 16.87% (odds 7.5)
0:2 - 14.17% (odds 6)
1:2 - 9.74% (odds 8)
Editorial Prediction
Al-Ahli head into this match as the overwhelming favorites, yet the hosts will aim to make things as challenging as possible for the league leaders on their home turf. Al-Riyadh are likely to focus on a tight defense and controlling the tempo of the game. It's also worth noting that in 11 of Al-Ahli's last 12 away league matches, the games have ended with fewer than four goals scored. Given this context, it makes sense to bet on under 3.5 goals.
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