Al Riyadh vs Al Ittihad: match statistics
Al Ittihad is the clear favorite for this fixture, sitting 6th in the table compared to Al Riyadh's 16th position. The hosts display a very poor home form with a mere 17% win rate and a staggering 50% loss rate at their own stadium, conceding an average of 1.42 goals per match. Al Ittihad demonstrates a significant superiority in ball possession (58% vs 43%), shot conversion rate (15% vs 8%), and average away goals scored (1.92 vs the hosts' 0.92 at home). The visitors' positive away goal difference (+5) strongly contrasts with the hosts' negative home goal difference (-6), confirming the disparity in strength. The last five matches highlight Al Ittihad's superior form (1.6 PPG) compared to Al Riyadh (0.8 PPG), further solidifying the case for an away victory.
Al Riyadh vs Al Ittihad: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Riyadh played against Al Ittihad in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on March 13, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Al Riyadh has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Al Ittihad has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Riyadh scores 0.88 goals per game and allows 1.92. Al Ittihad scores 1.60 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 3.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Al Riyadh's games and 56% of Al Ittihad's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 44%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Ittihad has the higher season xG average, 1.63 to 1.30 per game. Al Riyadh takes 11.8 shots per game, while Al Ittihad takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Riyadh leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Al Ittihad leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Riyadh's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Al Ittihad, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 3.03 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 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 Ittihad is the clear favorite for this fixture, sitting 6th in the table compared to Al Riyadh's 16th position. The hosts display a very poor home form with a mere 17% win rate and a staggering 50% loss rate at their own stadium, conceding an average of 1.42 goals per match. Al Ittihad demonstrates a significant superiority in ball possession (58% vs 43%), shot conversion rate (15% vs 8%), and average away goals scored (1.92 vs the hosts' 0.92 at home). The visitors' positive away goal difference (+5) strongly contrasts with the hosts' negative home goal difference (-6), confirming the disparity in strength. The last five matches highlight Al Ittihad's superior form (1.6 PPG) compared to Al Riyadh (0.8 PPG), further solidifying the case for an away victory.
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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 Ittihad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.31 |
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 Ittihad is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Al Riyadh · 1.6 pts / game - Al Ittihad
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 Ittihad is 82% better for: goals scored per game.
0.88 goals / game - Al Riyadh · 1.6 goals / game - Al Ittihad
Al Ittihad is 55% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.92 goals / game - Al Riyadh · 1.24 goals / game - Al Ittihad
Al Riyadh scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Al Ittihad keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 meczów).
Al Ittihad scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 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 Ittihad
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 Ittihad is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Al Riyadh · 1.48 pts / game - Al Ittihad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 12%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Ittihad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* 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 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 Ittihad
* 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 Ittihad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.80 | 3.03 | ▼ 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 60% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 57% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 23% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 73% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 81% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Riyadh's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Ittihad. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Riyadh vs Al Ittihad?
The Professional League match finished Al Riyadh 3:1 Al Ittihad. 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 Ittihad?
Al Riyadh score 0.88 goals per game on average and Al Ittihad 1.60. The Professional League average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Al Riyadh's matches and 56% of Al Ittihad's.
What form are Al Riyadh and Al Ittihad in?
Over the last 5 games Al Riyadh have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Ittihad 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Riyadh vs Al Ittihad?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.