The Matchday 24 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Riyadh and Al-Akhdoud will take place on March 8 at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Akhdoud: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Akhdoud
Al-Riyadh (4-4-2): Mohammed Al-Owais – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Ahmed Sharahili, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salman Al-Faraj, Nawaf Al-Abed, Abdullah Otayf, Salem Al-Dawsari – Saleh Al-Shehri, Firas Al-Buraikan.
Al-Akhdoud (4-3-3): Amin Bukhari – Mohammed Al-Breik, Motaz Hawsawi, Mohammed Jahfali, Saud Abdulhamid – Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Hattan Bahebri, Sami Al-Najei – Mukhtar Ali, Abdulrahman Ghareeb, Haroune Camara.
Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh is coming off a narrow 1-0 victory against Al-Fateh in their previous league match. This win ended a three-game winless streak in the Saudi Pro League (1 draw, 2 losses). Currently, Al-Riyadh is in the mid-table region and is looking to climb higher with a win against Al-Akhdoud. At home, they have been relatively strong, losing only once in their last five matches (3 wins, 1 draw).
- The team has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (3 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Riyadh has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Riyadh's last 6 home matches.
Al-Akhdoud
Al-Akhdoud suffered a 2-3 defeat at home to Al-Hilal in their last outing. This loss marked their third consecutive defeat in the league, leaving them in the relegation zone. Away from home, Al-Akhdoud has struggled to find form, failing to win any of their last five matches (1 draw, 4 losses). They will be desperate to turn their fortunes around with a positive result against Al-Riyadh.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last five away matches in the Saudi Pro League (1 draw, 4 losses).
- Al-Akhdoud has conceded at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 away games.
- Both teams have scored in 4 of Al-Akhdoud's last 5 away matches.
Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Akhdoud: Match Prediction
Al-Riyadh has shown resilience at home, and their defensive solidity could prove crucial against an Al-Akhdoud side struggling for form. The hosts have a good chance to capitalize on their opponent's defensive frailties and secure a vital win. Meanwhile, Al-Akhdoud's away struggles continue to hinder their progress in the league.
Considering all factors, my prediction: Al-Riyadh to win
