Al Ahli Jeddah
- Al Ahli Jeddah are in seventh place in the Saudi Professional League 2026/2027 with six points from three games.
- The side are unbeaten at home (Won 1, scored 4 goals).
- Marino Pušić's team use a 4-2-3-1 formation that controls possession, presses high, and breaks forward quickly and vertically.
- The addition of Eduard Spertsyan has been a plus, with two assists in three Professional League games.
- Ivan Toney has scored four goals in three of the new campaign, making Al-Ahli dangerous up front.
- A 3-1 defeat at Al Kholood last time out showed they still need to find the right rhythm in the final third.
Al Riyadh
- Al Riyadh sit 12th with four points from four games (Won 1, drawn 1, lost 2) after a 3-3 away draw with Al Shabab Riyadh and a 1-0 home win against Neom SC.
- Maurício Corrêa Dulac's side operate a compact 4-2-3-1, sitting in a mid/low block and attacking quickly on the counter.
- The team are yet to register an away win this campaign (Drawn 1, lost 1).
Head-to-Head
Al Ahli Jeddah have taken two of the last three meetings between the two sides.
Key Players
- Eduard Spertsyan - two assists in three Professional League games and adds craft in midfield.
- Ivan Toney - the talisman up front with four goals in three in the new campaign.
- Teddy Okou - leads the line for Al Riyadh with three goals in four games in the Professional League 2026/2027.
Betting Insights
- There should be interest in the goal markets given the styles and recent results.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.45 is highlighted as a likely option.
- Both Teams to Score is noted as being only just above even money.
Prediction
- Al-Ahli Jeddah are the clear favorites at 1.25, with the draw at 5.5 and Al Riyadh at 9.5.
- Home advantage and recent results give Al-Malaki the edge in this fixture.