The Matchday 11 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Riyadh and Al-Ettifaq will take place on November 24 at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Ettifaq: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee:
Matches – 13 (International matches, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 31%.
Predicted lineups for Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Ettifaq
Al-Riyadh (formation): Player names and positions.
Al-Ettifaq (formation): Player names and positions.
Al-Riyadh
In their last outing, Al-Riyadh faced a tough defeat against a strong opponent. The team is currently struggling to find form, with a series of losses in recent matches. They need to secure a win in this fixture to boost their standing in the league.
Key players are expected to return from injury, providing a much-needed boost to the squad.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 3 of their last 5 home matches in the league (2 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Riyadh has not conceded more than one goal in their last five home games in this competition.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Riyadh's last 6 home matches in the league.
Al-Ettifaq
Al-Ettifaq comes into this match following a convincing victory in their last game, showcasing their attacking prowess. The team is currently in good form, with several players performing at a high level. They aim to continue their winning streak and climb higher in the league standings.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last three away matches in the league (1 draw, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 4 of Al-Ettifaq's last 6 away games in this competition.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Al-Ettifaq's last 6 away matches in the league.
Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Ettifaq: Match Prediction
Al-Riyadh has shown resilience at home, even against stronger opponents, preferring a defensive strategy to secure positive results. However, they have struggled to score consistently in recent matches.
Al-Ettifaq's performance has been more reliable, especially in their attacking play. They have been able to score consistently but have shown vulnerabilities in defense during away matches.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals