Preview: Damac vs Al Riyadh Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

Can Cosmin Contra help Damac clinch their first-ever win against the Riyadh outfit?

Prince Sultan Stadium in Abha gears up to host the Matchweek 25 fixture of the Saudi Pro League, where the home team Damac take on Al Riyadh.

Damac are languishing in the relegation zone and have managed to win just a solitary game in their last five outings. They are coming after a 1-1 draw against Fateh. They are led by Romanian gaffer Cosmin Contra, who has previously led teams like Al Ittihad, Romania national team before heading to Abha.

Al Riyadh are just a spot above their immediate opponents and must win the next game to keep their survival hopes alive. They are coming back-to-back after two defeats against Al Ahli Saudi and Al Shabab in their last two fixtures and would be keen to get back to winning ways.

Kick-off:

• Location: Abha, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Sultan Stadium
• Date: Friday, March 6
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Valentin Vada (Damac)

The Argentine midfielder has plied his trade with Bordeaux, Almeira and Zaragoza before switching allegiance to Damac in 2025. He has been a dominating presence in the midfield for the Abha-based outfit, and in 24 games, he has scored 7 goals and given 2 assists.

Victor Lekhal (Al Riyadh)

The French-born Algerian midfielder has played for Le Havre and Al Qadsia before finding his new home in Riyadh. At a time when his team is navigating through difficult times, he will be raring to go all guns blazing to help his side get all three points. He is yet to score a goal for Al Riyadh this season.

Match Facts

• Saleh Al Abbas is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
• The last meeting between these sides ended in a draw.
• Damac have never won a game against Al Riyadh

Damac vs Al Riyadh: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Riyadh to win
• Morlaye Sylla to score
• Damac 1-2 Al Riyadh

Injury and Team News

The home team have no injury concerns for the next game. Al Anazi picked up a red card in the last game.

The away team also have no injury concerns for the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 6

Al Riyadh won: 2

Damac won: 0

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Damac predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Kewin (GK); Hawsawi, Harkass, Bedrane, Alsalkhadi; Sharahili, Abdu, Vada, Meite; Sylla, Meite

Al Riyadh predicted lineup (3-4-3)

Borjan (GK); Al Khaibari, Sergio, Tambakti; Al Bawardi, Lekhal, Al Siyahi, Al Khaibari; Okou, Toze, Antunes

Match Prediction

We expect the away side to clinch a slender win in the next game. They are coming after back to back defeats, and they need a win anyhow to keep their survival hopes alive. Also, Damac will be without Al Anazi in the next game.

Prediction: Damac 1-2 Al Riyadh

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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