Al-Riyadh vs Al Akhdoud predictions, May 21, 2026

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As Al-Riyadh SC prepares to host Al Akhdoud Club on May 21, 2026, both teams approach this Saudi Professional League clash with similar recent form, each having secured just one victory in their last five matches. This bout becomes crucial as both squads aim to build momentum in a competitive league landscape.

Al-Riyadh SC holds the advantage of home turf, underpinned by a 62.9% probability of securing a win, as indicated by recent bookmaker odds of 1.54 for the home side. The team has demonstrated resilience in their defense, which may be a vital asset in this matchup, particularly against an Al Akhdoud side struggling to find consistency.

In contrast, Al Akhdoud’s recent inconsistency, reflected in their 19.6% chances of a draw and 18.3% for an away win, suggests they will need to improve their attacking efficiency to secure points. While both teams have shown vulnerabilities lately, Al-Riyadh’s home advantage and tactical organization could tilt the match in their favor.

However, with the current form of both sides, the game promises to be closely contested, and any outcome remains feasible. As such, stakeholders should approach this fixture with a strategic perspective, given the unpredictability inherent in soccer.

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Al-Riyadh 62.7%

Draw 21%

Al Akhdoud 16.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.48	4.56	5.9
	1.5	4.25	5.7
	1.49	4.38	5.86
	1.44	3.9	5
	1.45	4.91	5.7

Latest Results

15.05.26 Al-Taawoun FC – Al-Riyadh SC – 1:1 10.05.26 Al-Riyadh SC – Al Fateh SC – 1:0 04.05.26 Al-Feiha – Al-Riyadh SC – 4:2 29.04.26 Al-Riyadh SC – Al-Qadisiya – 0:4 24.04.26 Al Hazem – Al-Riyadh SC – 2:1

16.05.26 Al Akhdoud Club – Al-Khaleej Club of Saihat – 3:1 12.05.26 Al-Kholood Club – Al Akhdoud Club – 0:0 03.05.26 Al-Ahli Jeddah – Al Akhdoud Club – 4:0 30.04.26 Al Akhdoud Club – Al-Ettifaq Dammam – 1:3 23.04.26 Damac FC – Al Akhdoud Club – 2:0

Facts

In this match, only outsiders will meet (ranked 16 in the zone Relegation ~ Division 1 and 17 in the zone Relegation ~ Division 1).

Al Akhdoud is Relegated to Division 1

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

Neither of the teams is performing well right now.

In this match, Al-Riyadh is considered a favorite.

In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Al-Riyadh won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 8:8. (average 1.1:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Al-Riyadh won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1:4. (average 0.3:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

21.01.26 Al Akhdoud Club – Al-Riyadh SC – 2:2 08.03.25 Al-Riyadh SC – Al Akhdoud Club – 1:0 20.10.24 Al Akhdoud Club – Al-Riyadh SC – 0:1 01.03.24 Al Akhdoud Club – Al-Riyadh SC – 1:2 01.09.23 Al-Riyadh SC – Al Akhdoud Club – 0:1

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Al Nassr ✔	33	27	2	4	87:27	60	83
2	Al Hilal ✔	33	24	9	0	84:27	57	81
3	Al Ahli SC ✔	33	24	6	3	67:24	43	78
4	Al Qadsiah ✔	33	22	8	3	78:33	45	74
5	Al Ittihad	32	16	7	9	52:40	12	55
6	Al Taawon	33	15	8	10	59:44	15	53
7	Al Ettifaq	33	14	7	12	50:54	-4	49
8	Neom SC	33	12	8	13	42:47	-5	44
9	Al Hazem	33	10	9	14	36:57	-21	39
10	Al Fayha	33	10	8	15	41:53	-12	38
11	Al Khaleej	33	10	7	16	53:58	-5	37
12	Al Fateh	33	9	9	15	41:55	-14	36
13	Al Shabab	32	7	11	14	41:54	-13	32
14	Al Kholood	33	9	5	19	39:61	-22	32
15	Damac	33	6	11	16	31:51	-20	29
16	Al Riyadh	33	6	9	18	34:63	-29	27
17	Al Okhdood ✔	33	5	5	23	27:69	-42	20
18	Al Najma ✔	33	2	7	24	31:76	-45	13

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