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
Key match information
Al Riyadh played Al Taawon in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Al Riyadh: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Al Taawon: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Riyadh scores 0.93 and concedes 2.21 goals per match. Al Taawon scores 2.14 and concedes 1.14. League average: 3.08 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Riyadh 71%, Al Taawon 50%. Over 2.5: Al Riyadh 57%, Al Taawon 50%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Al Riyadh has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.25. Al Riyadh: 10.9 shots per match, Al Taawon: 11.2.
Match halves
Al Riyadh: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.50. Al Taawon: half-time lead 57%, second-half goals 1.14.
Goals by minute
Al Riyadh: 76-90+ (5 goals). Al Taawon: 61-75 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 3.08 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
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 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Al Taawon is 800% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Al Riyadh · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
0.93 goals / match - Al Riyadh · 2.14 goals / match - Al Taawon
Al Taawon is 94% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.21 goals / match - Al Riyadh · 1.14 goals / match - Al Taawon
Al Riyadh scores in 79% of matches (11 of 14 matches), while Al Taawon keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 matches).
Al Taawon scores in 86% of matches (12 of 14 matches), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 14 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 Taawon
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 Taawon is 162% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.79 pts / match - Al Riyadh · 2.07 pts / match - Al Taawon
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 14%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Taawon - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 57% of matches and wins 71%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.7 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Al Riyadh
Al Taawon
* 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 Taawon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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.