Al Riyadh
- Al Riyadh’s record across their last five matches reads won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3.
- Al Riyadh will set up with a deep block and look to frustrate Al Fateh with their defensive discipline and counter-attacking style on Sunday, which should lead to a chess match in the middle of the pitch.
- Mauricio Dulac was put in charge of the struggling club on February 11th 2026 and has had to oversee a true relegation fight.
- Al Riyadh sits 16th in the Profesional League 2025/2026 with just 23 points from 31 games.
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But it hasn’t worked of late, with Al Riyadh winless in their last three (L3), a run which includes a 2-1 away defeat to Al Hazem, a 0-4 home thrashing by Al Qadsiah and a 4-2 defeat away to Al-Fayha.
- 2-1 away defeat to Al Hazem
- 0-4 home thrashing by Al Qadsiah
- 4-2 defeat away to Al-Fayha
- At home, Al Riyadh has won three, drawn five and lost seven of their 15 matches, scoring just 15 goals, with two of these fixtures coming in their last couple of games (D1, L1).
Al Fateh
- Al Fateh drew 1-1 away to Al Shabab and 2-2 at home to Neom SC in their last two games.
- Jose Gomes’ side, who have steadied the ship since he took over in December 2024, have been much more proactive in the attack and are a team that looks to transition from defense to attack quickly.
- Gomes prefers his players to be involved in the pressing game, particularly from the midfield.
- Fateh have a mid-table position in the league with 33 points from 30 matches and currently occupy 12th spot.
- The visitors will look to push Al Riyadh back on their heels and open up space in behind, but could come unstuck when they hit a disciplined and organised defensive line.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record reads two wins for Al Fateh, one for Al Riyadh and two draws from the last five meetings, with Al Riyadh without a win at home to Sunday’s visitors.
Key Players
- Mamadou Sylla is Al Riyadh’s main man up front with nine goals in 27 league games this season, while Mourad Batna leads the line for Al Fateh with the same number of goals in the same amount of appearances.
- Sofiane Bendebka has scored two of Al Fateh’s last four goals, and he could be worth a goal scorer bet here.
Betting Insights
- The bookies have this fixture at 2.44 for Al Riyadh, 2.58 for Al Fateh and 3.67 for the draw, which suggests they are anticipating a close match.
- Al Riyadh have scored 15 times in 15 home games and Al Fateh have conceded 25 in 14 away matches, averaging 1.79 goals per game on the road.
Prediction
Both teams to score is a heavy favorite at 1.44 , which looks like a good bet on the assumption that Al Riyadh can keep it tight and will see a few chances come their way as a result.
