Al Kholood vs Al Riyadh: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Kholood prepare to host Al Riyadh on February 19, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this SAUDI ARABIA: Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Kholood, currently 13th in the standings with 19 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 34 points. They've earned 9 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Al Riyadh, sitting 16th with 13 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Al Kholood and Al Riyadh have favored Al Riyadh, with Al Riyadh claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Al Najma, Al Kholood recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Cozzani, Pinas, Utkus, Gyomber, Al-Shahri, Sawaan, Buckley, N'Doram, Al-Aliwa, Kortajarena, Enrique. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Al Riyadh's last outing came against Al-Khaleej, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Borjan, Al-Khaibri, Barbet, Al-Khaibari, Al-Bawardi, Al Siyahiahi, Lekhal, Sali, Toze, Okou, Antunes. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Al Kholood are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Kholood and Al Riyadh are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Al Kholood's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Al Riyadh's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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