The Matchday 16 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Riyadh and Al-Taawoun will take place on January 21 at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Taawoun: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: To be announced
Predicted lineups for Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Taawoun
Al-Riyadh (4-4-2): Goalkeeper – Defender 1, Defender 2, Defender 3, Defender 4 – Midfielder 1, Midfielder 2, Midfielder 3, Midfielder 4 – Forward 1, Forward 2.
Al-Taawoun (4-3-3): Goalkeeper – Defender 1, Defender 2, Defender 3, Defender 4 – Midfielder 1, Midfielder 2, Midfielder 3 – Forward 1, Forward 2, Forward 3.
Al-Riyadh
In their last outing, Al-Riyadh suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat away to Al-Fateh. This result extended their winless streak to four matches, with two draws and two losses. Al-Riyadh's defense has been a concern, as they have conceded in each of their last six fixtures. Currently, they sit in the lower half of the table and need a victory to climb up the standings.
- The team has not won in regular time in 3 of their last 5 home matches (2 draws, 1 loss).
- Al-Riyadh has not kept a clean sheet in their last six games.
- The number "2" has appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 4 of Al-Riyadh's last 7 home matches.
Al-Taawoun
Al-Taawoun comes into this fixture on the back of a convincing 3-0 home victory against Al-Ettifaq. This win marked their third consecutive triumph in the league, showcasing their strong attacking prowess. Al-Taawoun is currently in the top four and is aiming to consolidate their position in the Champions League spots.
- The team has won in regular time in their last three away matches.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Al-Taawoun's last 7 away games.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 5 of Al-Taawoun's last 7 away matches.
Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Taawoun: Match Prediction
Al-Riyadh has struggled defensively in recent matches, especially at home. Their inability to keep clean sheets could be a significant factor against a high-flying Al-Taawoun side. Meanwhile, Al-Taawoun has been impressive both offensively and defensively, particularly in their away fixtures.
Given the current form and statistics, I expect Al-Taawoun to continue their winning streak. My prediction: Al-Taawoun to win
