Aiming to climb the Saudi Pro League table with a second straight victory, Al Ettifaq will travel to Al Riyadh on Thursday.
The visitors moved up to ninth last time out, while their hosts sit three points above the relegation zone.
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Al Riyadh vs Al Ettifaq prediction: Can Al Ettifaq climb towards Saudi Pro League frontrunners?
Key stats
- Only two teams have conceded more than the 19 Saudi Pro League goals Al Riyadh have allowed this season.
- Al Ettifaq are unbeaten in the last three H2Hs.
- Both teams have only kept one clean sheet in nine Saudi Pro League games this term.
Correct score prediction: Al Riyadh 1-2 Al Ettifaq
Boosted by a return to winning ways last time out, Al Ettifaq should have enough to get past their hosts on Thursday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ettifaq fancied for second straight win
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, bookmakers give the edge to the visitors with a 45.5% chance.
A draw can be backed at 29.4%, while Al Riyadh are given a 32.3% chance. Also, feel free to check out our Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Saudi Pro League predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Al Riyadh searching for first win since 2023
The last H2H in April ended in a 1-0 victory for Al Ettifaq, extending an unbeaten H2H run after a win and a goalless draw in the prior two games.
In their nine total H2Hs, Al Ettifaq have won three to Al Riyadh's two.
Saudi Arabia Pro League 17/04/25
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 24/11/24
Al Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Saudi Arabia Pro League 06/04/24
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Riyadh
Saudi Arabia Pro League 22/10/23
Al Riyadh
Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Riyadh preview: Victory needed to keep hopes alive
Al Riyadh will bid to end a three-match winless streak in the Saudi Pro League to extend their three-point lead over the relegation zone at this early stage.
Striker Mamadou Sylla has scored five goals in nine league games thus far.
Predicted lineup: Borjan (GK); Al Boardi, Al Khaibari, Barbet, Hazazi; Al Absi, Gonzalez, Toze, Soro; Okou & Sylla
Last five results:
- Al Ittihad 2-1 Al Riyadh
- Al Riyadh 1-1 Damac
- Al Ahli 1-1 Al Riyadh
- Al Fateh 2-0 Al Riyadh
- Al Riyadh 1-0 Al Kholood
Al Ettifaq preview: One loss to AFCON
Al Ettifaq are without winger Mohau Nkota, who is away at the Africa Cup of Nations with South Africa.
Other than that absence, they should field a similar starting XI from their 3-2 win over Al Fayha last time out, with Moussa Dembele having netted a brace.
Predicted lineup: Rodak (GK); Khateeb, Hendry, Hindi, Calvo; Ali, Dawran; Medran, Wijnaldum, Al Ghamdi & Dembele
Last five results:
- Al Ettifaq 3-2 Al Fayha
- Al Shabab 1-1 Al Ettifaq
- Al Ettifaq 2-2 Al Hazem
- Al Fateh 2-1 Al Ettifaq
- Al Ettifaq 0-5 Al Hilal
Player to watch: Moussa Dembele
After seeing his start to the season stalled by injuries and suspension, Moussa Dembele marked his return to the Al Ettifaq side with a crucial brace to seal their 3-2 win over Al Fayha.
With renewed confidence from that outing, the French forward will hope to kick on with another important display on Thursday.