Al-Ahli and Al Riyadh face each other on Friday 09.04.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Saudi Pro League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Al-Ahli's home ground, the King Abdullah Sports City (The Shining Jewel).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club and Al-Riyadh Saudi Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Al-Ahli vs Al Riyadh
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Al-Ahli Win
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Al-Ahli preview
Al-Ahli heads into the match with the following record in the Saudi Pro League: in 4 matches, Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Royal Castle's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 40 victories so far.
Al-Ahli has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 119 goals, of which 6 were scored in the Saudi Pro League, resulting in an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ivan Toney, who has found the back of the net 32 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Riyad Mahrez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, Al-Ahli has conceded 6 goals in the Saudi Pro League (an average of 1.5 per game) and 47 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.84 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Al Riyadh preview
Al Riyadh comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Saudi Pro League. They have secured 1 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 10 draws, and 21 losses.
Al-Riyadh Saudi Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 44 goals during this period. Of that total, 6 were netted in the Saudi Pro League, with an average of 1.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.07.
The Red Brick's offensive system is led by Mamadou Sylla Diallo, the team's top scorer this season. The senegalese forward has found the back of the net 10 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Teddy Lia Okou. The forward has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 2.75 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 76 goals in 41 matches, averaging 1.85 per match.
Head to head: Al-Ahli vs Al Riyadh
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Al-Ahli
Saudi Arabia - Professional League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 4 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 100% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.81 | 1.57 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.21 | 1.31 |
Al Riyadh
Saudi Arabia - Professional League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.25 | 2.5 | 6 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 2.75 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.03 | 0.98 | 1.09 |
|
xGA
|
2.16 | 1.59 | 2.74 |
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