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- Competition: Saudi Pro League
- Date: 15th May 2026
- Kick-off: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium
Al Taawoun host Al Riyadh on Friday, and the stakes feel uneven, at least on paper. The Wolves sit fairly comfortably in the top six, while Al Riyadh hover closer to danger down the table, still glancing nervously over their shoulder. A 26-point gap sounds decisive, yet matches like this can drift into uncertainty. Survival-chasing sides often bring a kind of urgency that disrupts expectations. Bookmakers still favour Al Taawoun, though recent form makes it less clear-cut than it first seems.
Al Taawoun vs Al Riyadh Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Al Riyadh
1 : 3
Al Taawoun
Pro League
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Al Riyadh
1 : 0
Al Taawoun
Pro League
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Al Riyadh
0 : 0
Al Taawoun
Pro League
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Al Taawoun
1 : 2
Al Riyadh
Pro League
Since 2010, these sides have met 10 times, and the numbers are surprisingly even. Both clubs have picked up four wins each, while two matches ended level. The Wolves have won the last two meetings, however, and recent clashes between the pair have usually produced goals, averaging around 2.5 per game.
Al-Taawoun team overview
Al Taawoun had been hoping that the 5-1 win over Al Shabab would spark something more stable. It kind of didn’t, or at least not fully. The Wolves did fight back against Al Ahli after going behind at halftime, which looked promising for a moment, but still ended up losing 2-1. That sort of match tends to sit awkwardly with supporters, more frustrating than anything else.
Home form is another quiet issue. Three straight defeats at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium feels hard to ignore, especially for a side still eyeing a respectable top-six finish. Still, there is quality going forward, and it would be unfair to overlook that.
Roger Martínez has been sharp with 22 league goals, while Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi and Angelo Fulgini keep things moving out wide, together creating 17 assists, give or take how you value those numbers in different systems.
Last matches of Al Taawoun
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Al Taawoun
1 : 2
Al Ahli
Pro League
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Al Shabab
1 : 5
Al Taawoun
Pro League
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Al Taawoun
0 : 2
Al Ittihad
Pro League
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Al Najma
1 : 2
Al Taawoun
Pro League
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Al Taawoun
1 : 2
Al Kholood
Pro League
Al Taawoun lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Mailson
Defenders
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5
Mohammed Mahzari
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3
Andrei Girotto
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87
Qassem Lajami
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55
Mohammed Al Dossari
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88
Marin Petkov
Midfielders
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7
Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi
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8
Flávio Silva
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18
Aschraf El Mahdioui
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11
Angelo Fulgini
Forwards
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10
Roger Martínez
Al Riyadh team overview
Al Riyadh managed to stay clear of relegation trouble fairly comfortably last season, so this campaign has probably felt like a step backwards.
Mauricio Correa Dulac’s men finally stopped a three-game losing streak with a narrow 1-0 victory over Al Fateh last weekend, and you could sense the relief around the squad afterward.
Even so, away form remains difficult to trust. Four defeats from the last five road games is hardly reassuring when you are heading to one of the stronger sides in the division.
Mamadou Sylla continues to carry much of the attacking responsibility after scoring 10 league goals this season. Teddy Okou should support him again, bringing pace and seven assists into the match.
One small positive for Dulac is squad availability. Al Riyadh travel without any fresh injuries or suspensions, which at this stage of the season matters quite a lot.
Last matches of Al Riyadh
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Al Riyadh
1 : 0
Al Fateh
Pro League
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Al-Fayha
4 : 2
Al Riyadh
Pro League
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Al Riyadh
0 : 4
Al-Qadsiah
Pro League
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Al Hazm
2 : 1
Al Riyadh
Pro League
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Al Ettifaq
2 : 3
Al Riyadh
Pro League
Al Riyadh lineup
Goalkeeper
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82
Milan Borjan
Defenders
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4
Sergio González
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87
Marzouq Tambakti
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5
Yoann Barbet
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12
Sulaiman Hazazi
Midfielders
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20
Tozé
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27
Victor Lekhal
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35
Ahmed Al Siyahi
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77
Leandro Antunes
Forwards
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10
Teddy Okou
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9
Mamadou Sylla
Prediction
A 2-2 draw honestly would not feel strange here. Al Taawoun have dropped their last three home games, and even when Al Taawoun control the ball, the back line still looks a bit shaky. Al Riyadh, meanwhile, are scrapping to stay up and just stopped a three-match slide with a win over Al Fateh. Recent meetings have produced goals too, so another wide-open game seems fairly likely.
Three reasons we expect over 2.5 goals in this game
- Four of the last five away games of Al Riyadh produced over 2.5 goals.
- Four of the last eight games of Al Taawound produced 4+ goals.
- Bets on over 4.5 goals won in each of the last two meetings between Al Taawound and Riyadh.
Main prediction Al Taawoun - Al Riyadh
Over 2.5 goals
Best Odds:
Al Taawoun vs Al Riyadh standings in Pro League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Nassr | 33 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 87 - 27 | +60 | 83 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 32 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 82 - 27 | +55 | 78 |
| 3 | Al Ahli | 32 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 64 - 24 | +40 | 75 |
| 4 | Al-Qadsiah | 32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 76 - 33 | +43 | 71 |
| 5 | Al Taawoun | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 58 - 43 | +15 | 52 |
| 6 | Al Ittihad | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 49 - 39 | +10 | 52 |
| 7 | Al Ettifaq | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 49 - 51 | -2 | 49 |
| 8 | NEOM SC | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 42 - 45 | -3 | 44 |
| 9 | Al Hazm | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 36 - 55 | -19 | 39 |
| 10 | Al-Fayha | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 41 - 50 | -9 | 38 |
| 11 | Al Khaleej | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 52 - 55 | -3 | 37 |
| 12 | Al Fateh | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 39 - 55 | -16 | 33 |
| 13 | Al Shabab | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 41 - 54 | -13 | 32 |
| 14 | Al Kholood | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 39 - 58 | -19 | 32 |
| 15 | Damac FC | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 28 - 51 | -23 | 26 |
| 16 | Al Riyadh | 32 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 33 - 62 | -29 | 26 |
| 17 | Al Okhdoud | 32 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 24 - 68 | -44 | 17 |
| 18 | Al Najma | 32 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 31 - 74 | -43 | 13 |