- Al Shabab Riyadh are 6th in the Profesional League 2024/2025 with 51 points from 30 games.
- Al Ahli Jeddah are 5th with 58 points from 29 games.
- Al Ahli Jeddah are unbeaten in their last five games (W4, D1).
Al Shabab Riyadh have been in mixed form in their last five league games (W2, D2, L1), with their last outing being a tough 3-1 away defeat to Al Fateh FC. However, their home form has been much more consistent, with Al Shabab remaining unbeaten in their last two home games (W1, D1). Al Shabab Riyadh have won nine, drawn two and lost four home games in the Profesional League 2024/2025 campaign, scoring an average of 2.07 goals per home game and conceding an average of 1.00 goals per home game. Al Shabab Riyadh are a control-oriented side, with Fatih Terim moulding a tactically disciplined and balanced squad since taking over in December 2024. Al Shabab Riyadh have a fluid style of play, with players interchanging positions and creating chances through midfield dominance. Cristian Guanca is the creative force of Al Shabab Riyadh, providing three assists in their last five games, while Abderrazak Hamdallah is the focal point up front, with 19 goals in 24 league appearances this season.
Al Ahli Jeddah are unbeaten in their last five games, with four wins and a draw, including a 2-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale last time out. Al Ahli Jeddah have won nine, drawn one and lost five away games in the Profesional League 2024/2025 campaign, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per away game and conceding an average of 0.93 goals per away game. Al Ahli Jeddah are a transition-heavy side, with Matthias Jaissle having orchestrated a quick, transition-heavy style since taking over in July 2023. Al Ahli Jeddah are masters of rapid transitions, with their ability to transition from defence to attack quickly and efficiently underpinning their excellent away form. Ivan Toney has been in excellent form this season, with 19 goals in 25 league appearances, providing Al Ahli Jeddah with a clinical finisher up front.
This game will be a chess match, with Al Shabab Riyadh preferring to control the game and Al Ahli Jeddah preferring to counter-attack. Both sides are well-drilled and capable of taking the game to the opposition, so it will be interesting to see which side can get on top and dictate play. Al Ahli Jeddah are the slight favourites at 2.00, while Al Shabab Riyadh are the underdogs at 3.635. Given the tight nature of the last three meetings between these sides, the draw at 4.00 represents a good value punt for punters expecting another tight contest. Al Ahli Jeddah are in superior form and have been excellent away from home this season, with back-to-back away wins in their last two games. Al Ahli Jeddah have the edge in the recent head-to-head, with two wins and a draw in their last three meetings with Al Shabab Riyadh. Al Ahli Jeddah will be looking to extend their unbeaten run and move up the table, while Al Shabab Riyadh will be looking to secure a top-six finish in the Profesional League 2024/2025. With this game being a rivalry game, things could get interesting.
