Al Riyadh vs Al Ahli SC: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Riyadh prepare to host Al Ahli Jeddah on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this SAUDI ARABIA: Pro League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Al Riyadh, currently 15th in the standings with 16 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 37 points. They've earned 10 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Al Ahli Jeddah, sitting 2nd with 53 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 23 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 15 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Al Riyadh and Al Ahli Jeddah have favored Al Ahli Jeddah, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Al Kholood, Al Riyadh recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Borjan, Al-Khaibri, Barbet, Al-Khaibari, Al-Bawardi, Lekhal, Al Siyahiahi, Sali, Toze, Okou, Antunes. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Al Ahli Jeddah's last outing came against Al Najma, where they secured a 4-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Mendy, Hawsawi, Ibanez, Hamed, Majrashi, Atangana, Kessie, Galeno, Al-Shamat, Mahrez, Toney. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Al Riyadh are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Riyadh and Al Ahli Jeddah 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 plenty of goals: Al Riyadh's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Al Ahli Jeddah's games average 3.4 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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