Al-Riyadh and Al Ahli face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League season. The game takes place at Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium on Thursday, 26/02/2026, at 19:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Al-Riyadh vs Al Ahli, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Al-Riyadh vs Al Ahli

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Handicap: Al Ahli (-1.5)

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Al Ahli to win

Plain and simple, we see Al Ahli winning this match. This betting tip is based on the team's overall strength, which has been evident in recent results, as well as the odds offered by betting sites.

With their current odds of 1.18 to win on the 1X2 market, this is clearly a high-value bet that you can cash in on.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Al-Riyadh vs Al Ahli is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Al-Riyadh and Al Ahli in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Al-Riyadh and Al Ahli to score goals.

Al-Riyadh preview

Al-Riyadh comes into the match having played 22 games in the Saudi Pro League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 7 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 0.73 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses.

Al-Riyadh's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 21 goals were scored in the Saudi Pro League, averaging 0.95 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.92.

The offence system of Al-Riyadh is led by Mamadou Sylla Diallo as the top scorer of the season. The senegalese forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Teddy Lia Okou, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 1.86 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.79.

Al Ahli preview

On the other hand, Al Ahli comes into the match having played 22 games in the Saudi Pro League so far. They have recorded 16 wins, 5 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 2.41 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses.

Al Ahli's attack has scored 76 goals during this period. Out of this total, 44 goals were scored in the Saudi Pro League, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.3.

The offence system of Al Ahli is led by Ivan Toney as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 23 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Riyad Mahrez, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.68 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 27 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 0.82.

Head to head: Al-Riyadh vs Al Ahli

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Al-Riyadh Team Logo

Al-Riyadh

Saudi Arabia - Professional League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D L L

0.7

Home D L D L D

0.91

Away L W L D D

0.5

Away Team

Al Ahli Team Logo

Al Ahli

Saudi Arabia - Professional League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W W D

2.43

Home W W W W W

2.5

Away W W D W W

2.36

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Published on 23 February 2026, at 20:31 Last updated on 23 February 2026, at 20:31
Author: Amauri Barbosa

I’m a journalist and content creator with over 7 years of experience in sports betting. At APWin, I live football and betting markets, and outside the screen I’m also a marathon runner always chasing performance.