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Saudi Pro League: Al-Taawoun vs Al Riyadh – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League game between Al-Taawoun and Al Riyadh who meet up this coming Friday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Al-Taawoun go up against Al Riyadh at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium on Friday in a thrilling Saudi Pro League match.

Al-Taawoun rank fourth with 25 points to their name from 13 matches, while visitors Al Riyadh rank 14th in the table on 12 points.

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Form: Al-Taawoun vs Al Riyadh

Al-Taawoun Form

In the previous three games, Al-Taawoun drew 1-1 with Al Khaleej, lost 0-0 against Damac FC and 2-0 against Al Hilal. Al-Taawoun put four wins on the board in their previous six Saudi Pro League matches at the Al-Taawoun Club Stadium. They drew twice while losing none, scored 11 goals while conceding three.

Al Riyadh Form

In their previous three games, Al Riyadh lost 3-2 and 3-0 against Al Taee and Al Ahli, respectively, before drawing 1-1 with Al Fateh FC. Al Riyadh managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Saudi Pro League. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 17 time and letting in six.

Betting stats for Al-Taawoun and Al Riyadh

Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on the data from the last couple of matches that Al-Taawoun and Al Riyadh played across all competitions.

  • Al-Taawoun have not lost the last 11 home matches in a row
  • Al-Taawoun have scored in 22 of the last 24 matches
  • Al-Taawoun have not lost 11 of the last 13 matches
  • Al-Taawoun have won 8 of the last 10 home matches
  • Al-Taawoun have scored in 13 of the last 15 home matches
  • Al Riyadh have not won 10 of the last 12 matches
  • Al Riyadh have conceded in 10 of the last 12 matches
  • In 5 of the last 6 Al Riyadh away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Al Riyadh have lost 4 of the last 5 away matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Al Riyadh have scored in 7 of the last 8 matches

Players in form: Al-Taawoun vs Al Riyadh

Joao Pedro is the most prolific Saudi Pro League marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Al Riyadh look to Andre Gray, hoping he can add to his current total of two Saudi Pro League goals in his latest games.

Betting markets: Al-Taawoun vs Al Riyadh

Full-time result

Al-Taawoun are undefeated in the previous 10 matches at Al-Taawoun Club Stadium, winning eight along the way while drawing two. Al Riyadh won one of their previous 10 games away from home across all tournaments, in which they drew one and lost four. Al-Taawoun are on a fantastic streak of no less than 11 matches in a row without defeat as the home side.

Both teams to score

Al-Taawoun scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Al Riyadh scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Of the previous 10 outings, Al-Taawoun scored the opening goal five times, whereas their opponents were first on target in four of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Al-Taawoun’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They scored an average of 1.7 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came out as a winning bet in six of the previous ten outings for Al Riyadh, who were on target an average of 0.9 times times per game.

Suggested bet: Al-Taawoun vs Al Riyadh

To sum up, the upcoming match between Al-Taawoun and Al Riyadh seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Saudi Pro League game.

Al-Taawoun vs Al Riyadh: Who wins the game?

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