Al-Ettifaq Dammam vs Al-Riyadh predictions, Apr 09, 2026

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As Al-Ettifaq Dammam prepares to face Al-Riyadh on April 9, 2026, both teams arrive with mixed recent form, creating an intriguing matchup in the Saudi Professional League. Al-Ettifaq holds a slight advantage at home but has struggled recently, managing just one win in their last five encounters. Conversely, Al-Riyadh has found a bit more rhythm, securing two victories in their last five games.

Tactically, Al-Ettifaq will aim to leverage home advantage, employing a robust defensive setup to counter Al-Riyadh’s attack. They will need to improve their midfield control to create scoring opportunities, especially given their recent struggles. Al-Riyadh, on the other hand, is likely to adopt a more aggressive approach, looking to capitalize on counterattacks and exploit any defensive lapses from the home side.

The bookmakers assign odds of 2.03 for a home win and 3.33 for an away victory, suggesting a slightly favorable outlook for Al-Ettifaq. Model predictions indicate a 47.6% chance of a home win, while the probability of a draw sits at 25.2% and an away win at 27.1%. With a predicted final score of 1:1, fans can expect a competitive encounter, though outcomes remain unpredictable in such tightly matched contests.

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Al-Ettifaq 46.1%

Draw 26%

Al-Riyadh 27.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2	3.55	3.35
	2.05	3.55	3.34
	2.01	3.65	3.33

Latest Results

13.03.26 Al-Feiha – Al-Ettifaq Dammam – 1:0 07.03.26 Al-Ettifaq Dammam – Al-Shabab Riyadh – 1:1 27.02.26 Al Hazem – Al-Ettifaq Dammam – 3:1 23.02.26 Al-Qadisiya – Al-Ettifaq Dammam – 4:0 19.02.26 Al-Ettifaq Dammam – Al Fateh SC – 4:3

13.03.26 Al-Riyadh SC – Al-Ittihad Jeddah – 3:1 05.03.26 Damac FC – Al-Riyadh SC – 3:0 26.02.26 Al-Riyadh SC – Al-Ahli Jeddah – 0:1 23.02.26 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Riyadh SC – 3:1 19.02.26 Al-Kholood Club – Al-Riyadh SC – 0:2

Facts

This match features a clash between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 7 and 16 in the zone Relegation ~ Division 1).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Al-Ettifaq won 3.

Recent form of Al-Ettifaq has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).

In recent matches, Al-Riyadh has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Al-Ettifaq will hold a modest advantage in this match.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Al-Ettifaq won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 6:4. (average 0.8:0.5).

Including home matches between the teams, Al-Ettifaq won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 4:3. (average 1:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

25.12.25 Al-Riyadh SC – Al-Ettifaq Dammam – 0:2 17.04.25 Al-Ettifaq Dammam – Al-Riyadh SC – 1:0 24.11.24 Al-Riyadh SC – Al-Ettifaq Dammam – 0:0 06.04.24 Al-Ettifaq Dammam – Al-Riyadh SC – 1:0 22.10.23 Al-Riyadh SC – Al-Ettifaq Dammam – 1:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Al Nassr	27	23	1	3	76:21	55	70
2	Al Hilal	26	19	7	0	67:23	44	64
3	Al Ahli SC	26	19	5	2	51:19	32	62
4	Al Qadsiah	26	18	6	2	62:25	37	60
5	Al Taawon	26	13	6	7	47:33	14	45
6	Al Ittihad	27	13	6	8	42:34	8	45
7	Al Ettifaq	26	11	6	9	36:44	-8	39
8	Neom SC	26	9	6	11	31:36	-5	33
9	Al Fayha	26	9	6	11	34:41	-7	33
10	Al Khaleej	27	8	7	12	46:46	0	31
11	Al Hazem	27	8	7	12	29:48	-19	31
12	Al Shabab	26	7	8	11	33:39	-6	29
13	Al Fateh	26	7	7	12	34:47	-13	28
14	Al Kholood	27	8	2	17	36:50	-14	26
15	Damac	26	4	10	12	24:42	-18	22
16	Al Riyadh	26	4	7	15	25:49	-24	19
17	Al Okhdood	26	3	4	19	22:57	-35	13
18	Al Najma	27	1	5	21	25:66	-41	8

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