Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh Prediction, Tips & Odds
Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh
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The model favours Al-Ahli Jeddah to win against Al Riyadh, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. Al-Ahli Jeddah currently sits in 7th place in the Pro League standings after a solid start to the season, having won their opening match with a goal difference of +1. Their defensive record is particularly notable, as they have yet to concede a goal this season, which could play a crucial role in maintaining their position in the league. On the other hand, Al Riyadh is struggling at the bottom of the table in 18th place, having lost both of their matches so far and conceding a total of 8 goals. Their season has started poorly, and they will need to find a way to improve their defensive capabilities if they hope to turn their fortunes around. The fact that they have scored only 2 goals in their two games further compounds their difficulties. The model gives Al-Ahli Jeddah a strong win probability for this match, reflecting their better form and league position. While the statistics suggest a clear advantage for Al-Ahli, one caveat is that any early goal from Al Riyadh could change the dynamics of the match, especially if they improve their attacking play. The full method behind this prediction can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team explains their in-house model, which evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Combined goal output is high (3.2 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.3% probability.
Our model projects a 2-0 Al-Ahli Jeddah win as the most likely scoreline at 13.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Al-Ahli Jeddah clean sheets, in line with their 38% clean-sheet rate this season.
Best Betting Odds
Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.22 | 5.25 | 9.00 | 1.44 | 2.70 | 1.83 | 1.83 | |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 9 Meetings (Al-Ahli Jeddah leads 6-2)In the last nine matches between Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al Riyadh, Al-Ahli Jeddah has won six times, Al Riyadh has won twice, and there has been one draw. The scorelines indicate a somewhat lopsided rivalry, with Al-Ahli Jeddah achieving several heavy victories, including a 5-0 and a 4-0 win. Al Riyadh's two victories were narrower, with one match ending 2-1 in their favor. Al-Ahli Jeddah's dominance is further emphasized by their recent form, as Al Riyadh has not won against them in the last five encounters, highlighting a significant challenge for the latter.
Pro League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 12 | WWWW |
| 2 |  Al-Nassr | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 12 | WWWW |
| 3 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 9 | WWLW |
| 4 |  Al Kholood | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | WDWD |
| 5 |  Al-Ittihad FC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | DWWD |
| 6 |  Al Diriyah | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | WDWL |
| 7 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | LLWW |
| 12 | Al Riyadh | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 4 | WDLL |
| 16 |  Al-Fateh | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | DDLL |
| 17 |  Abha | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | LDLL |
| 18 |  Al-Faisaly FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | LDLL |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonAl-Ahli Jeddah have won 13 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 2 and losing 1. Their recent home fixtures include beat Al-Ahli Jeddah 1-0 and beat Al-Ahli Jeddah 4-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 21W 5D 6L from the last 32 games (66% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Al Riyadh have won 3 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 6. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Al Shabab 3-3 and beat Al Zulfi 0-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 7W 8D 10L from the last 25 games (28% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersAl-Ahli Jeddah
No reported absences
Al Riyadh
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Al-Ahli Jeddah have averaged 3.9 corners per match at home; Al Riyadh 4.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.1 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Al-Ahli Jeddah have generated 2.02 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 66% of them. They put 5.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Al-Ahli Jeddah player to score or assist at 1.55 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
