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Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · -1 goal difference
Last 4 matches · 1W-0D-3L · -7 goal difference
BetGenius backs Al Kholood or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Al Diriyah host Al Kholood in the third round of the Pro League season, with both clubs looking to build on positive starts. The hosts currently occupy 10th place in the standings with three points from their opening two league fixtures, following a 1-0 defeat at home to Al-Ahli Jeddah and a 1-0 victory on the road against Al-Hazm.
Al Kholood arrive in 6th place with four points from their opening two matches, having drawn 1-1 away to Al-Ittihad FC before claiming a 3-2 home victory against Al Taawon. Operating under a 4-2-3-1 setup, the visitors have shown strong attacking output with four goals scored across their two league fixtures, supported by creative contributions from S. Pinas and E. Utkus, who each have recorded an assist.
With Al Diriyah yet to score on home soil in the league (0 goals in 1 home fixture) and Al Kholood displaying resilience in their early fixtures including an away point at Al-Ittihad FC, a closely contested encounter is anticipated.
Combined scoring rate: 1.7 goals per game (Al Diriyah at home plus Al Kholood away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Al-Ittihad FCPromotion - AFC Champions League (League phase) | 9 | +8 | 20 |
| 5 | Al-Ahli JeddahPromotion - AFC Champions League (Qualification) | 9 | +11 | 18 |
| 6 | NEOMPromotion - AFC Champions League 2 | 10 | +5 | 16 |
| 7 | Al DiriyahPromotion - Gulf Club Champions League | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| 8 | Al-Ettifaq | 10 | -2 | 15 |
| 9 | Al Kholood | 9 | -4 | 12 |
| 10 | Al Khaleej Saihat | 10 | -4 | 12 |
| 11 | Al Shabab | 10 | 0 | 11 |
| 12 | Al-Hazm | 11 | -4 | 10 |
all 1 of the last meeting between these two ended level.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Al Kholood enter matchday 3 undefeated in the Pro League (1 win, 1 draw), having taken points from an away trip to Al-Ittihad FC (1-1) and defeating Al Taawon (3-2). In contrast, Al Diriyah were defeated 1-0 in their solitary home league fixture and have averaged 0.5 goals scored per match across their two league games.
Published August 26, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
