The Matchday 34 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Riyadh and Al-Ahli will take place on May 26 at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Ahli: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Ahli
Al-Riyadh (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Owais – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Ahmed Hegazi, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Ali Al-Bulaihi – Nasser Al-Dawsari, Salman Al-Faraj, Abdullah Otayf, Salem Al-Dawsari – Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Buraikan.
Al-Ahli (4-3-3): Mohammed Al-Rubaie – Motaz Hawsawi, Abdulbasit Hindi, Lucas Lima, Mohammed Al-Majhad – Ali Al-Asmari, Ezgjan Alioski, Abdulrahman Ghareeb – Omar Al-Somah, Haitham Asiri, Abdulrahman Al-Obaid.
Al-Riyadh
In their last outing, Al-Riyadh suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat away to Al-Ittihad. This result extended their winless streak in the league to four matches (2 draws, 2 losses). The team has struggled to find the back of the net, having scored just once in their last four games. Currently, Al-Riyadh is in the relegation zone, and a victory in this match is crucial to keep their hopes of survival alive.
- The team has won 3 of their last 5 home matches in the league.
- Al-Riyadh has kept a clean sheet in 4 of their last 6 home games in the league.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Riyadh's last 5 home matches.
Al-Ahli
Al-Ahli comes into this fixture on the back of a dominant 4-0 victory over Al-Fateh. This win marked their third consecutive triumph in the league, during which they have scored a total of 10 goals. Al-Ahli is currently in the top half of the table, and with a win, they can further strengthen their position for a potential continental competition spot.
- The team has not lost in their last 4 away matches in the league (3 wins, 1 draw).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 4 of Al-Ahli's last 5 away games in the league.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 3 of Al-Ahli's last 5 away matches in the league.
Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Ahli: Match Prediction
Al-Riyadh has shown resilience at home, but their lack of goals is a concern. On the other hand, Al-Ahli has been in excellent form, particularly in attack. Given Al-Riyadh's defensive strengths at home and Al-Ahli's attacking prowess, this match could be closely contested.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
