The Matchday 21 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Riyadh and Al-Raed will take place on February 20 at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Raed: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Not specified
Predicted lineups for Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Raed
Al-Riyadh (4-4-2): Not specified.
Al-Raed (4-3-3): Not specified.
Al-Riyadh
In their last fixture, Al-Riyadh suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat at home against Al-Nassr. This result extended their winless streak in the league to five matches (1 draw, 4 losses). Al-Riyadh has struggled offensively, failing to score in their last three games. They currently find themselves in the relegation zone, necessitating a win to boost their survival hopes.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 4 of their last 5 home matches in the league (3 wins, 1 draw).
- Al-Riyadh has not conceded more than one goal in 90 minutes in their last six home games in this tournament.
- The number "1" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 5 of Al-Riyadh's last 7 home matches in the league.
Al-Raed
Al-Raed secured a convincing 4-1 victory at home against Al-Ettifaq in their previous match. This marked their second consecutive win in the league, both with a significant goal margin. Al-Raed's recent form has seen them climb to mid-table, and they aim to continue their upward trajectory with another victory.
- The team has not won in regular time in their last four away matches in the league (1 draw, 3 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Al-Raed's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Al-Raed's last 7 away matches in the league.
Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Raed: Match Prediction
Al-Riyadh has shown resilience at home, even against stronger opponents, often adopting a defensive strategy to secure positive results. However, their offensive struggles continue, as they have failed to score in their last three league games.
Al-Raed, on the other hand, has been inconsistent away from home, but their recent form suggests they are capable of exploiting Al-Riyadh's defensive vulnerabilities. Given the current dynamics, this match could be closely contested.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 3.5 goals
