Al Riyadh vs Al Taawon: match statistics
Al Taawon is the clear favorite for this match, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins this season. The visitors have won 71% of their away matches, scoring an average of 2 goals per game while conceding just 1.14. Al Riyadh is in terrible form, positioned 16th, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 12 goals during this period. The hosts have a poor shot conversion rate (10%) and concede an average of 1.43 goals in home matches. The quality gap between the two teams is significant – Al Taawon has a positive goal difference (+6) away from home, while Al Riyadh has a negative one (-2) at home. Considering all statistics, an away win is the most likely scenario.
Al Riyadh vs Al Taawon: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Riyadh played against Al Taawon in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Al Riyadh has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Al Taawon has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Riyadh scores 0.93 goals per game and allows 2.21. Al Taawon scores 2.14 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 3.08 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Al Riyadh's games and 50% of Al Taawon's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 50%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Riyadh has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.25 per game. Al Riyadh takes 10.9 shots per game, while Al Taawon takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Riyadh leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Al Taawon leads at halftime in 57% and scores 1.14 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Riyadh's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Al Taawon, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 3.08 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 Taawon is the clear favorite for this match, sitting in 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins this season. The visitors have won 71% of their away matches, scoring an average of 2 goals per game while conceding just 1.14. Al Riyadh is in terrible form, positioned 16th, having failed to win any of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 12 goals during this period. The hosts have a poor shot conversion rate (10%) and concede an average of 1.43 goals in home matches. The quality gap between the two teams is significant – Al Taawon has a positive goal difference (+6) away from home, while Al Riyadh has a negative one (-2) at home. Considering all statistics, an away win is the most likely scenario.
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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 Taawon | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.53 |
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 Taawon is 800% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Al Riyadh · 1.8 pts / game - Al Taawon
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 Taawon is 130% better for: goals scored per game.
0.93 goals / game - Al Riyadh · 2.14 goals / game - Al Taawon
Al Taawon is 94% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.21 goals / game - Al Riyadh · 1.14 goals / game - Al Taawon
Al Riyadh scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Al Taawon keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 meczów).
Al Taawon scores in 86% of games (12 of 14 meczów), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 14 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 Taawon
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 Taawon is 162% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.79 pts / game - Al Riyadh · 2.07 pts / game - Al Taawon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Taawon - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 57% of games and wins 71%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 Taawon
* 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 Taawon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.14 | 3.08 | ▲ 3.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 61% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 57% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 22% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 80% | ▲ 93% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Riyadh vs Al Taawon?
The Professional League match finished Al Riyadh 1:3 Al Taawon. 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 Taawon?
Al Riyadh score 0.93 goals per game on average and Al Taawon 2.14. The Professional League average is 3.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Al Riyadh's matches and 50% of Al Taawon's.
What form are Al Riyadh and Al Taawon in?
Over the last 5 games Al Riyadh have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Al Taawon 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Riyadh vs Al Taawon?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Riyadh vs Al Taawon: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.