Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Friday 4 September: Al-Ahli Jeddah v Al Riyadh in the Pro League, played at King Abdullah Sports City. In the table, Al-Ahli Jeddah are 6th, upper half, on 21 points after 11 matches; Al Riyadh are 12th (lower half) with 12.
Current form
Al-Ahli Jeddah, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Al-Hilal Saudi FC, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Al Riyadh, last 5: WDLWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over NEOM, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (26 Feb 2026) it ended Al Riyadh 0–1 Al-Ahli Jeddah.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al-Ahli Jeddah 2.6 xG, Al Riyadh 0.9 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 65% and GG at 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al-Ahli Jeddah 72%, draw 20%, Al Riyadh 7%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Al-Ahli Jeddah to win (72%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al-Ahli Jeddah 2–0 Al Riyadh. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al-Ahli Jeddah72%fair 1.38 · @1.30
Draw20%fair 4.93 · @5.10
Al Riyadh7%fair 13.35 · @8.80
3.46Expected goals
2.60Al-Ahli Jeddah xG
0.86Al Riyadh xG
58%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–011%
3–09%
2–19%
1–08%
3–18%
1–17%
From our goals model: Al-Ahli Jeddah 2.6 – 0.9 Al Riyadh expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh?
Our pick is Al-Ahli Jeddah to win with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh?
On our numbers Al-Ahli Jeddah have a 72% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Al Riyadh 7%.
How many goals will there be in Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh?
Our predicted score is Al-Ahli Jeddah 2–0 Al Riyadh, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh?
Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al Riyadh (Pro League) kicks off on Friday 4 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at King Abdullah Sports City.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
