Al-Ahli Jeddah have a strong record at home, where they secured a 4-0 league victory and kept a clean sheet. Al Riyadh have struggled defensively in away fixtures, conceding seven times in two road outings. Furthermore, Al-Ahli have won six of the nine previous head-to-head meetings between the two sides, remaining unbeaten in their last four encounters with three wins and a draw.
Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh prediction
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Last 5 matches · 3W-0D-2L · +5 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · -6 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs Al-Ahli Jeddah or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Al-Ahli Jeddah return to home territory looking to rebound from successive away league defeats, having fallen 3-1 to Al Kholood and 3-0 to Al-Hilal Saudi FC. Despite those road setbacks, the hosts delivered a commanding 4-0 win against Abha in their lone home league fixture and sit seventh in the standings with six points from four matches. Forward I. Toney leads their attack with four goals.
Al Riyadh arrive in twelfth position with four points from four matches, having picked up a 1-0 home victory against NEOM following a high-scoring 3-3 away draw with Al Shabab. Defensive vulnerabilities have been prominent for the visitors on the road, where they have conceded seven goals across two away fixtures, averaging 3.5 goals conceded per away league game.
Recent head-to-head encounters heavily favor Al-Ahli, who are undefeated in their last four meetings with Al Riyadh, securing three wins and one draw while keeping clean sheets in three of those four matches.
Key factors
- Al-Ahli Jeddah won their previous home league fixture 4-0 against Abha.
- Al Riyadh have conceded seven goals in two away league matches, averaging 3.5 goals against on their travels.
- Al-Ahli Jeddah are unbeaten in their last four head-to-head meetings with Al Riyadh, winning three and drawing one.
- I. Toney provides reliable attacking output for the hosts with four goals in the current campaign.
Statistical comparison
Al-Ahli Jeddah at home vs Al Riyadh awayKey players this season
Al-Ahli Jeddah
- I. Toney6G
- E. Spertsyan2A
Al Riyadh
- T. Okou3G
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | NEOMPromotion - AFC Champions League (League phase) | 6 | +5 | 12 |
| 5 | Al-Ittihad FCPromotion - AFC Champions League (Qualification) | 5 | +3 | 11 |
| 6 | Al-EttifaqPromotion - AFC Champions League 2 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| 7 | Al-Ahli JeddahPromotion - Gulf Club Champions League | 5 | +5 | 9 |
| 8 | Al Kholood | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 9 | Al-Hazm | 6 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Al Diriyah | 5 | +1 | 7 |
| 11 | Al-Fayha | 5 | -3 | 5 |
| 12 | Al Riyadh | 6 | -10 | 5 |
| 13 | Al Khaleej Saihat | 6 | -7 | 4 |
| 14 | Al Taawon | 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 15 | Al Shabab | 5 | -4 | 3 |
Head-to-head
Full record →Al-Ahli Jeddah have won 6 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 2.6 goals a game.
- 2026-02-26Al Riyadh 0-1 Al-Ahli Jeddah
- 2025-10-30Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-1 Al Riyadh
- 2025-05-26Al Riyadh 0-1 Al-Ahli Jeddah
- 2025-01-26Al-Ahli Jeddah 5-0 Al Riyadh
- 2024-04-25Al Riyadh 2-1 Al-Ahli Jeddah
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