The Royals dominated the proceedings when the two teams last met.
Al Riyadh are ready to host Al Ahli in the match week 34 of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 edition. Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium is all set to witness the final match week contest between the two sides.
Al Riyadh will be at home, but this will not make them feel very confident. Al Ahli laid a thrashing on them when these teams last battled. The hosts are in ninth place on the points table.
They have only been able to come up with some average performances. Al Riyadh will be looking to give their all against their upcoming opponents.
Al Ahli secured the AFC Champions League Elite title but failed to secure the Saudi Pro League title. They did well in the ACL Elite but were not good enough in the Saudi league. The Royals will be looking to end their season on a positive note.
Despite being away from home, they will be feeling confident because of their previous result against Al Riyadh.
Kick-off:
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Stadium: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
- Date: Monday, May 26
- Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 18:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
Al Riyadh: D-L-W-L-L
Al Ahli: W-W-L-W-L
Players to Watch
Faiz Selemani (Al Riyadh)
The 31-year-old forward is going to be in action for Al Riyadh yet again. Faiz Selemani has scored six goals and has four assists to his name in 27 Saudi Pro League games this season. He will be looking to add more to his tally and get his team a fighting chance against Al Ahli, who have a good attack rate.
Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)
Ivan Toney is in a heated Golden Boot race alongside Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr for this season. The 29-year-old English forward has scored 22 goals and has also been able to bag four assists in 29 league games this season. He has been consistent and is going to create problems for the opponent’s defence.
Match Facts
- Al Ahli have secured two wins in their three meetings against Al Riyadh.
- This will be the fourth meeting between the two sides.
- Al Riyadh are on a two-match losing streak.
Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli: Betting Tips and Odds
- Al Ahli to win @1/3 Ladbrokes
- Ivan Toney to score @11/4 bet365
- Goals over 3.5 @11/10 Unibet
Injury and Team News
All of the squad members for hosts Al Riyadh are fit and ready to be in action.
Al Ahli might be without the services of Wenderson Galeno due to a lack of fitness.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 3
Al Riyadh won: 1
Al Ahli won: 2
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Al Riyadh predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)
Borian (GK); Tambakti, Al Menhali, Barbet, Al Khaibari; Alshehri, Mensah, Bin Zayedan, Sali; Toze; Selemani
Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Dams; Aljohani, Kessie; Mahrez, Firmino, Veiga; Toney
Match Prediction
The hosts will have some trouble facing their upcoming opponents. Al Ahli are likely to emerge victorious against Al Riyadh in their upcoming Saudi Pro League 2024-25 fixture.
Prediction: Al Riyadh 1-3 Al Ahli
Telecast Details
India: Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network
UK: DAZN UK
USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes
Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV
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