The Matchday 22 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Riyadh and Al-Fayha will take place on February 26 at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Fayha: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Not announced
Predicted lineups for Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Fayha
Al-Riyadh: Goalkeeper – Defenders, Midfielders, Forwards (exact lineup not confirmed).
Al-Fayha: Goalkeeper – Defenders, Midfielders, Forwards (exact lineup not confirmed).
Al-Riyadh
In the previous round, Al-Riyadh suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat at home against a mid-table opponent. This result extended their winless streak in the league to six matches (2 draws, 4 losses). Al-Riyadh has struggled offensively, scoring only twice in their last six games. They currently sit near the relegation zone and need to secure points in the remaining fixtures to avoid dropping into the lower division.
- 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 90 minutes in their last four home games in this tournament.
- The number "0" 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-Fayha
Al-Fayha comes into this match following a 2-2 draw away from home against a top-tier opponent. This result marked their third consecutive match without a win in the league (2 draws, 1 loss). Al-Fayha is aiming to break into the top half of the table, and a win in this fixture would be crucial for their aspirations.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last five away matches in the league (2 draws, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Al-Fayha's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of Al-Fayha's last 6 away matches in the league.
Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Fayha: Match Prediction
Al-Riyadh has shown resilience at home, even against stronger opponents, while Al-Fayha has struggled to secure victories on the road. Both teams have been involved in low-scoring affairs recently, with neither side showing a strong attacking presence. Given these factors, I do not expect a high-scoring match. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
