Preview: Al Ettifaq vs Al Riyadh Prediction, odds, where to watch, time | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Commandos.

Al Ettifaq are now going to have a face-off against Al Riyadh for their matchweek 28 outing of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an entertaining outing, which will take place at the Al Ettifaq Club Stadium.

The Commandos are coming in after securing a 3-2 win against Al Qadsiah in their last league outing. It was a commendable performance by them and they are now back on winning ways. Al Ettifaq have not been in top form lately, but being at home will surely give them an advantage.

Saad Al-Shehri’s men will be eager to extend their winning run, but it can become a complex outing for them. With 12 wins in 27 games, they are now in seventh place on the league table.

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— Ettifaq Club (@Ettifaq_EN) April 7, 2026

Al Riyadh were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Shabab in their last matchup. They made a comeback to secure an important point. The Maurício Dulac-led side are still in the relegation zone in the Saudi Pro League.

They must not drop points going forward. The upcoming league outing is not going to be an easy one for them, as they will be away from home.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Ettifaq Club Stadium
• Date: Thursday, April 9
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM IST/ 06:00 PM GMT/ 01:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ettifaq: L-L-D-L-W

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

Players to Watch

Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq)

Georginio Wijnaldum is coming in after scoring a match-winning spot kick in the previous fixture for Al Ettifaq. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, the 35-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the squad for the hosts. In the ongoing league campaign, he has scored 13 goals and has five assists to his name.

Toze (Al Riyadh)

The 33-year-old has scored in back-to-back matches for Al Riyadh. He will be looking to step up his game once again so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Commandos. Toze has scored seven goals and has four assists in 26 Saudi Pro League games this season.

Match Facts

• Al Riyadh are unbeaten in their last two matches.
• Al Ettifaq have only secured one win in their last five attempts.
• The Commandos haven’t lost their last four games against the visitors.

Al Ettifaq vs Al Riyadh: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ettifaq to win @6/5 Ladbrokes
• Moussa Dembélé to score @2/1 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Coral

Injury and Team News

All of the squad members for both Al Ettifaq and Al Riyadh are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 26

Al Ettifaq won: 12

Al Riyadh won: 8

Draws: 6

Predicted Lineups

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

Rodák (GK); Al-Otaibi, Hendry, Calvo, Khateeb; Medrán, Duda; Nkota, Wijnaldum, Al-Ghannam; Dembélé

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

Borjan (GK); Rambakti, Mohammed Alkhaibari, Barbet, Abdulelah Al Khaibari; Al Siyahi; Okou, Tozé, Lekhal, Sali; Antunes

Match Prediction

Al Ettifaq performed brilliantly at their home ground recently and are going to have a slight edge in their upcoming Saudi Pro League contest here. Al Riyadh are going to be under some pressure due to their lack of consistency.

The Commandos might come out on top to secure three important points here.

Prediction: Al Ettifaq 2-1 Al Riyadh

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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