Al Diriyah v Al Riyadh prediction
Team pages: Al Diriyah · Al Riyadh
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TACTIX’s model makes Home or Draw the free pick for Al Diriyah v Al Riyadh, Pro League on Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00 BST.
The match
Al Diriyah host Al Riyadh in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia) on Tuesday 20 October (kick-off 16:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Al Diriyah or the draw, a Bronze-tier call.
Form and the table
Three of Al Diriyah’s last 9 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in three of Al Diriyah’s last 9 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Al Diriyah have no wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 5 home matches in all competitions — 0.60 points per game, scoring 0.40 and conceding 1.00. Al Diriyah have scored eight goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Al Diriyah have conceded nine goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Eight of Al Riyadh’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Al Riyadh’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Al Riyadh have one win, four draws and four defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 0.78 points per game, scoring 1.44 and conceding 2.44. Al Riyadh have scored nine goals, the sixth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Al Riyadh have conceded 17 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.
Al Diriyah are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Al Riyadh are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Al Diriyah (eighth) and Al Riyadh (12th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Al Diriyah the stronger side, 16 rating points above Al Riyadh (Al Diriyah 1554, Al Riyadh 1538, after at least nine rated matches each).
Team news
Predicted Al Diriyah XI (4-4-2): N. Vasilj, C. Mbemba, B. Djimsiti, A. Al Faraj, H. Al Sibyani, I. Gueye, E. Millot, C. Diandy, A. Boulbina, D. Núñez, Ó. Rodríguez — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Boulbina (4.2 per match over six appearances, two goals) and I. Gueye (4.1 per match over eight appearances) have been Al Diriyah’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al Diriyah (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Boulbina averages 1.5 shots per 90 over 535 minutes, with a shot in five of the last nine appearances. I. Gueye averages 0.7 key passes per 90 over 1159 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Al Riyadh XI (4-1-4-1): M. Borjan, M. Al-Khaibari, S. Hazazi, S. Alessa, R. Abascal, V. Lekhal, T. Okou, B. Mensah, K. Keita, F. Al Jayzani, Trézéguet — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, B. Mensah (4.3 per match over five appearances, one goal and one assist) and Teddy Okou (4.2 per match over eight appearances, three goals) have been Al Riyadh’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al Riyadh (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), B. Mensah averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 450 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last five appearances. Teddy Okou averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 662 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Pro League · Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Recent form: Al Diriyah 1W 2D 2L · Al Riyadh 2W 2D 1L
Al Diriyah v Al Riyadh (Pro League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Al Diriyah for / against | Line | Al Riyadh for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 3our book | 1.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.13 for · 4.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.5 for · 7.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.25 for · 10.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 11 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.63 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.63 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.13 for · 10.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 10.63 for · 9 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.63 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
Al Diriyah
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meshari Al Nemer n 8 | 12.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
| Khalid Al Asiri n 3 | 28.3 | 3.2 | 2.1 | — |
| S. Al Farhan n 8 | 38.6 | 2.9 | 0.3 | — |
| Abdulaziz Al Faraj n 8 | 79.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | — |
| A. Al Malki n 8 | 55.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meshari Al Nemer n 8 | 12.5 | 4.5 | 1.8 |
| Óscar Rodríguez n 8 | 63.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
| G. Laborde n 8 | 79.1 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| D. Núñez n 8 | 85 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meshari Al Nemer n 8 | 12.5 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Óscar Rodríguez n 8 | 63.8 | 0 | 0.7 |
| D. Núñez n 8 | 85 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| C. Diandy n 8 | 69 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| A. Boulbina n 8 | 63.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| I. Gueye n 8 | 88.1 | 3.7 |
| S. Al Farhan n 8 | 38.6 | 2.9 |
| A. Al Malki n 8 | 55.9 | 2.4 |
| Abdulaziz Al Faraj n 8 | 79.5 | 2.3 |
| C. Diandy n 8 | 69 | 2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Amin Al Bukhari n 8 | 76.8 | 3.1 |
| N. Vasilj n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
| W. Abdullah n 5 | 90 | 2.4 |
Al Riyadh
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hussain Al-Raqwani n 5 | 13.6 | 2.6 | 0 | — |
| b. A. Al Shurafaa H. b. A. n 3 | 29 | 2.1 | 4.1 | — |
| B. Mensah n 8 | 82.4 | 2 | 2.3 | — |
| Faisal Al Sobhi n 5 | 42.2 | 1.7 | 0 | — |
| A. M. Al Harthi n 5 | 41.2 | 1.7 | 3.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leandro Antunes n 8 | 74.1 | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| C. Fall n 8 | 72.8 | 2.2 | 0.6 |
| Trézéguet n 8 | 56.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| B. Mensah n 8 | 82.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Hussain Al-Raqwani n 5 | 13.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trézéguet n 8 | 56.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Leandro Antunes n 8 | 74.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Teddy Okou n 8 | 82.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| B. Mensah n 8 | 82.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| R. Abascal n 8 | 79.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Alessa n 8 | 88.8 | 2.5 |
| Sulaiman Hazazi n 8 | 78.3 | 2.4 |
| Hussain Qasim n 8 | 43.5 | 2.3 |
| b. A. Al Shurafaa H. b. A. n 3 | 29 | 2.1 |
| B. Mensah n 8 | 82.4 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Milan Borjan n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Al Diriyah v Al Riyadh?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Al Diriyah v Al Riyadh is Home or Draw (best price 1.16 at Betano).
- What is the recent form of Al Diriyah and Al Riyadh?
- Recent form — Al Diriyah 1W 2D 2L; Al Riyadh 2W 2D 1L.
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