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
Key match information
Al Riyadh played Al Ahli in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 26 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Al Riyadh: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Al Ahli: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Riyadh scores 0.96 and concedes 1.91 goals per match. Al Ahli scores 1.96 and concedes 0.65. League average: 2.99 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Riyadh 70%, Al Ahli 43%. Over 2.5: Al Riyadh 48%, Al Ahli 43%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Al Ahli has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.30. Al Riyadh: 11.6 shots per match, Al Ahli: 13.1.
Match halves
Al Riyadh: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.48. Al Ahli: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 1.30.
Goals by minute
Al Riyadh: 76-90+ (7 goals). Al Ahli: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 2.99 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Al Ahli is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Al Riyadh · 2.6 pts / match - 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 match.
0.96 goals / match - Al Riyadh · 1.96 goals / match - Al Ahli
Al Ahli is 194% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.91 goals / match - Al Riyadh · 0.65 goals / match - Al Ahli
Al Riyadh scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Al Ahli keeps a clean sheet in 57% (13 of 23 matches).
Al Ahli scores in 91% of matches (21 of 23 matches), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Riyadh
Over / Under - Al Ahli
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Al Riyadh · 1.52 pts / match - Al Ahli
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 13%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Ahli - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 74%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Al Riyadh
Al Ahli
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Al Riyadh 0 - 1 - 0 Al Ahli. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.