Al-Fayha have never lost to Al Riyadh in seven competitive meetings, picking up four victories and three draws. At home, Al-Fayha have won two and drawn one of their three encounters against Al Riyadh, most recently securing a 4-2 win in May 2026. Al Riyadh have also demonstrated significant defensive frailties away from home, conceding an average of three goals per match on the road and remaining winless in four away attempts. Backing Al-Fayha to win or draw covers the most probable match outcomes based on historical dominance and away-form struggles.
- Round
- Regular Season - 8
- Venue
- King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Buraidah
- Referee
- A. Y. Zarban
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -4 goal difference
Last 4 matches · 1W-2D-1L · +1 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Al-Fayha or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Al-Fayha welcome Al Riyadh for round eight of the Pro League season, with both sides looking to pull clear of the lower positions in the table. Al Riyadh currently sit 11th with eight points from seven games, holding a slender two-point advantage over 12th-placed Al-Fayha.
The home side have shown solid attacking rhythm on their own ground, netting five goals in three home matches, including a 3-2 victory over Abha and a 2-2 draw with Al Kholood. In contrast, Al Riyadh have struggled to contain opponents on their travels, conceding 12 goals across four away outings and failing to register a single win on the road.
Historical clashes heavily tilt in favour of Al-Fayha, who remain unbeaten against Al Riyadh over seven head-to-head fixtures. Given the visitors' vulnerabilities outside their home venue, Al-Fayha are well positioned to take something from this fixture.
Key factors
- Al-Fayha are unbeaten across all seven recorded head-to-head meetings with Al Riyadh, recording four wins and three draws.
- Al Riyadh have not won an away game this league campaign, recording two draws and two losses while conceding 12 goals across four trips.
- Al-Fayha have scored five goals in three home league matches, remaining competitive in their recent home outings with a win and a draw.
- The most recent meeting between these two sides in May 2026 ended in a 4-2 home victory for Al-Fayha.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 2.6 goals per game (Al-Fayha at home plus Al Riyadh away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Al Khaleej Saihat | 10 | -4 | 12 |
| 11 | Al Shabab | 10 | 0 | 11 |
| 12 | Al-Hazm | 11 | -4 | 10 |
| 13 | Al Riyadh | 9 | -9 | 9 |
| 14 | Al-Fayha | 11 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 | Al-Faisaly FC | 9 | -7 | 7 |
| 16 | Al-FatehRelegation - Division 1 | 11 | -13 | 6 |
| 17 | Al TaawonRelegation - Division 1 | 10 | -13 | 4 |
Head-to-head
- 4
- Al-Fayha
- 4
- Draws
- 0
- Al Riyadh
Al-Fayha have won 4 of the last 8 meetings, averaging 2.6 goals a game, both teams scored in 75% of them.
- 2026-10-11Al-Fayha1-1Al Riyadh
- 2026-05-04Al-Fayha4-2Al Riyadh
- 2026-01-10Al Riyadh1-1Al-Fayha
- 2025-02-26Al Riyadh0-0Al-Fayha
- 2024-09-29Al-Fayha2-0Al Riyadh
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