Football Result
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Al Riyadh
Draws
Al Ahli
In a tightly contested Saudi Pro League match held on May 26, 2025, Al Ahli secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Al Riyadh at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. The only goal of the game came early, with Ivan Toney converting a penalty in the 16th minute. Despite Al Riyadh dominating possession with 54.9%, they struggled to convert their opportunities, managing only two shots on target out of 12 total shots. Al Ahli, playing with a 4-2-3-1 formation, were slightly more efficient in front of goal, although their overall shot accuracy was also relatively low. Al Riyadh played with a 4-4-2.
The match saw a total of five yellow cards, with Al Ahli accumulating three and Al Riyadh two, indicating a physical encounter. Al Ahli committed 14 fouls compared to Al Riyadh's 11. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Al Ahli with a 50.2% win probability, which proved accurate. Before the game, the AI model did not anticipate a balanced game.
Al Riyadh's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of losses, a win, and a draw in their last five Saudi Pro League games. Before facing Al Ahli, they lost against Al Taawoun (3-2) and Al Shabab (3-1), secured a win against Al Khaleej (2-1), were defeated by Al Orobah (4-2), and drew with Al Fateh (2-2). Al Ahli's form is similarly patchy, including a recent loss to Al Ettifaq (3-1), a win against Al Kholood (4-1), and another loss to Al Shabab (3-1) in their previous five games across all competitions.
Considering the previous head-to-head matches, Al Ahli has generally dominated Al Riyadh. Al Ahli won the reverse fixture earlier this year 5-0, while Al Riyadh's last victory against Al Ahli was back in April 2024 with a score of 2-1. This victory aligns with Al Ahli's stronger team rate of 0.617 compared to Al Riyadh's 0.354. Al Ahli's upcoming matches will be crucial for them to regain consistency, while Al Riyadh needs to improve their attacking efficiency to secure more positive results.
On May 26, 2025, Al Riyadh will face Al Ahli at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in a Saudi Pro League match. AI is predicting an Al Ahli victory, with a 50.2% win probability compared to Al Riyadh's 26.1%. The draw probability is calculated at 23.7%. Al Ahli, boasting a stronger team rate of 0.617 compared to Al Riyadh's 0.354, will be looking to their star forward, Riyad Mahrez, to lead the attack and their solid defense, commanded by Roger Ibañez, to secure the win. Recent form suggests a mixed bag for both sides; Al Riyadh has struggled lately, while Al Ahli's performance has been inconsistent. In their last head-to-head match in January, Al Ahli dominated with a 5-0 victory. However, Al Riyadh won the match before. Fans anticipate a thrilling encounter, but the AI suggests Al Ahli's superior quality will likely prevail in this clash.