Al Riyadh v Al Taawon prediction
Team pages: Al Riyadh · Al Taawon · Head-to-head
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TACTIX’s model makes Home or Away the free pick for Al Riyadh v Al Taawon, Pro League on Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:00 BST.
The match
Al Riyadh host Al Taawon in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia) on Saturday 24 October (kick-off 19:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Al Riyadh or Al Taawon (no draw), a Bronze-tier call.
The key numbers
Al Taawon have scored four goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Form and the table
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%). At home, Al Riyadh have four wins, no draws and two defeats in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 0.83 and conceding 1.33. Al Riyadh have scored nine goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Al Riyadh have conceded 17 goals, the third-most of the 18 clubs.
Seven of Al Taawon’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in eight of Al Taawon’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Al Taawon have one win, two draws and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.63 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.75. Al Taawon have conceded 16 goals, the fourth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Al Riyadh are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Al Riyadh (12th) and Al Taawon (17th) are five points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Al Riyadh the stronger side, 190 rating points above Al Taawon (Al Riyadh 1538, Al Taawon 1348, after at least 110 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Al Taawon are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Al Riyadh. The most recent meeting, on 15 May 2026, finished Al Taawon 1–1 Al Riyadh.
Team news
Predicted Al Riyadh XI (4-2-3-1): 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.
Predicted Al Taawon XI (3-4-2-1): Mailson, M. Al Mufarrij, Z. Belaïd, M. Petkov, A. El Mahdioui, O. Dorley, M. Al Kuwaykibi, P. Guiagon, R. Al Tulayhi, Y. El Bahraoui, A. Hamed Allah — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Petkov (4.6 per match over 10 appearances, one assist) and A. Hamed Allah (3.9 per match over seven appearances, three goals) have been Al Taawon’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Al Taawon (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Petkov averages 2.2 tackles per 90 over 1022 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances. A. Hamed Allah averages 1.8 shots per 90 over 612 minutes, with a shot in six of the last seven 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 · Al-Shabab Club Stadium
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Al Riyadh 2 · draws 2 · Al Taawon 2 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Al Riyadh 2W 2D 1L · Al Taawon 1W 2D 2L
Al Riyadh v Al Taawon (Pro League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 19 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 Riyadh for / against | Line | Al Taawon for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.63 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.5 for · 7.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.29 for · 4.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.57 for · 12 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.63 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.86 for · 4.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.63 for · 9 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.86 for · 13.57 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.25 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.14 for · 1.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
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 |
Al Taawon
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassem Al-Arini n 5 | 27 | 3.3 | 2.7 | — |
| Nasser Al Haleel n 8 | 54.9 | 3.1 | 1 | — |
| Abdulrahman Hendi n 5 | 19 | 1.9 | 9.5 | — |
| Mohammed Bassam Al Hurayji n 8 | 54.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| Mohammed Al Aqal n 8 | 29.8 | 1.5 | 1.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saif Rashad n 8 | 33.5 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi n 8 | 60 | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| Y. El Bahraoui n 8 | 58.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| M. Petkov n 8 | 72.1 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| A. Hamed Allah n 8 | 87.8 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi n 8 | 60 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| A. Hamed Allah n 8 | 87.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Y. El Bahraoui n 8 | 58.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Parfait Guiagon n 8 | 58.3 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Nasser Al Haleel n 8 | 54.9 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Bassam Al Hurayji n 8 | 54.4 | 3.7 |
| A. Hendi n 4 | 52.8 | 3.4 |
| Nasser Al Haleel n 8 | 54.9 | 2.9 |
| Faris Al Ghamdi n 8 | 34.8 | 2.9 |
| Parfait Guiagon n 8 | 58.3 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Mailson n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Al Riyadh v Al Taawon — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-15 Al Taawon 1–1 Al Riyadh
- 2026-01-18 Al Riyadh 1–3 Al Taawon
- 2025-05-20 Al Taawon 3–2 Al Riyadh
- 2025-01-21 Al Riyadh 1–0 Al Taawon
- 2024-05-09 Al Riyadh 0–0 Al Taawon
- 2023-11-24 Al Taawon 1–2 Al Riyadh
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Al Riyadh v Al Taawon?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Al Riyadh v Al Taawon is Home or Away.
- What is the head-to-head record between Al Riyadh and Al Taawon?
- In their last 6 meetings, Al Riyadh won 2, Al Taawon won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Al Riyadh and Al Taawon?
- Recent form — Al Riyadh 2W 2D 1L; Al Taawon 1W 2D 2L.
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