Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli: match statistics
Al Ahli is the clear favorite for this encounter, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 defeat. The visitors present excellent away form with a 73% win rate and as many as 82% of matches ending with a clean sheet on the road. Al Riyadh is in 15th position in the table with a negative goal difference (-5 at home) and only 18% wins in home matches. The form of both teams in the last five matches confirms the visitors' advantage (2.6 points per match vs 0.8 for the hosts). xG statistics also speak in favor of Al Ahli (1.46 xG vs 1.28 for the hosts), alongside the visitors' significantly better defense (0.36 average goals conceded per away match). All indicators point to a certain victory for Al Ahli in this meeting.
Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Riyadh played against Al Ahli in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on February 26, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Al Riyadh has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Al Ahli has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Riyadh scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.91. Al Ahli scores 1.96 and allows 0.65. Games in this league average 2.99 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Al Riyadh's games and 43% of Al Ahli's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 43%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Ahli has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.30 per game. Al Riyadh takes 11.6 shots per game, while Al Ahli takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Riyadh leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.48 goals per game after halftime. Al Ahli leads at halftime in 35% and scores 1.30 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Riyadh's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Al Ahli, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 2.99 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Al Ahli is the clear favorite for this encounter, occupying first place in the table with an impressive record of 17 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 defeat. The visitors present excellent away form with a 73% win rate and as many as 82% of matches ending with a clean sheet on the road. Al Riyadh is in 15th position in the table with a negative goal difference (-5 at home) and only 18% wins in home matches. The form of both teams in the last five matches confirms the visitors' advantage (2.6 points per match vs 0.8 for the hosts). xG statistics also speak in favor of Al Ahli (1.46 xG vs 1.28 for the hosts), alongside the visitors' significantly better defense (0.36 average goals conceded per away match). All indicators point to a certain victory for Al Ahli in this meeting.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Al Riyadh | Al Ahli | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Al Ahli is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Al Riyadh · 2.6 pts / game - Al Ahli
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Al Ahli is 104% better for: goals scored per game.
0.96 goals / game - Al Riyadh · 1.96 goals / game - Al Ahli
Al Ahli is 194% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.91 goals / game - Al Riyadh · 0.65 goals / game - Al Ahli
Al Riyadh scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Al Ahli keeps a clean sheet in 57% (13 of 23 meczów).
Al Ahli scores in 91% of games (21 of 23 meczów), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Riyadh
Over / Under - Al Ahli
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Al Ahli is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.04 pts / game - Al Riyadh · 1.52 pts / game - Al Ahli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Ahli - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 74%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Al Riyadh
Al Ahli
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Professional League).
Teams vs league
| Al Riyadh | Liga | Al Ahli | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.87 | 2.99 | ▼ 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 58% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 56% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 23% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 73% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Riyadh's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Al Ahli. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli?
The Professional League match finished Al Riyadh 0:1 Al Ahli. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli?
Al Riyadh score 0.96 goals per game on average and Al Ahli 1.96. The Professional League average is 2.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Al Riyadh's matches and 43% of Al Ahli's.
What form are Al Riyadh and Al Ahli in?
Over the last 5 games Al Riyadh have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Ahli 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli?
The statistical background for Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.