Al Ahli vs Al Riyadh Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The Royals emerged victorious when these sides last faced each other.

Al Ahli are all set to battle it out against Al Riyadh for their matchweek 7 fixture of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 season. Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium will witness an interesting contest between these clubs.

Al Ahli will be at home, and they are going to continue working with a positive attitude. They are coming in after securing a 3-0 win in their Saudi King’s Cup fixture against Al Batin.

Before that, the Royals took down Al Najma in their league contest. A win can help them get closer to the top spot on the points table.

Al Riyadh have come up with below-average performances since the start of the season. In their six Saudi Pro League matches till now, they have secured two wins and have faced a defeat in their remaining four games. The visitors will be under pressure due to their last two outings against Al Ahli.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium
• Date: Thursday, October 30
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 01:30 p.m. ET/ 10:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ahli: D-D-W-W-W

Al Riyadh: W-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)

The 29-year-old is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. In six Saudi Pro League appearances this season, Ivan Toney has scored four goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. He is coming in after scoring an important goal in the King’s Cup fixture as well.

Mamadou Sylla (Al Riyadh)

Mamadou Sylla needs to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Al Ahli. In six league outings this season, the 31-year-old has found the net four times. He has scored a goal in two back-to-back league games for Al Riyadh and will be keen to come up with more.

Match Facts

• Al Ahli have secured four clean sheets in six Saudi Pro League 2025-26 matches.
• The Royals are on a two-match winning run against Al Riyadh.
• Neither of the matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Al Ahli vs Al Riyadh: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli to win @1/5 William Hill
• Ivan Toney to score @3/1 Paddy Power
• Goals over 3.5 @11/8 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Riyad Mahrez and Wenderson Galeno will not be in action for Al Ahli. They are injured.

Al Riyadh have all their squad members fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 9

Al Ahli won: 7

Al Riyadh won: 2

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Mendy (GK); Yousef, Demiral, Ibanez, Dams; Goncalves, Aljohani, Atangana, Abu Al-Shamat; Toney, Al Brikan

Al Riyadh predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Borjan (GK); Al Boward, Alkhaibari, Barbet, Hazazi; González, Al Tumbukti; Okou, Toze, Al-Absi; Sylla

Match Prediction

The hosts will be looking to maintain their form, while the visitors will face a tough contest. Al Ahli are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Al Riyadh in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ahli 3-1 Al Riyadh

Telecast Details

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UK: DAZN UK

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