Al-Fayha 1-1 Al Riyadh – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Al-Fayha at 51% — the H2H record provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 8 sees Al Riyadh travel to Al Majma’a Sport City to take on Al-Fayha. The game is scheduled for Sunday 11 October 2026, 13:40 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al-Fayha stand at 1W 3D 6L from 10 Pro League matches — 0.60 PPG. Last five: D W D L D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Al-Fayha have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at Al Majma’a Sport City, Al-Fayha have gone 3W 3D 4L this season (10 games, 1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.60 — Al-Fayha are significantly better at Al Majma’a Sport City than their overall form suggests.
Across all Pro League games this season, Al Riyadh have recorded 4W 3D 3L from 10 outings — 1.50 PPG. Last five: D W L D W. Their scoring rate of 1.10 per game is modest, conceding 1.70 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Al Riyadh have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Al Riyadh's form when playing away from home: 1W 3D 6L across 10 road games this term (0.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 2.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.60 is notably below their overall 1.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Al Riyadh — 0.90 PPG ahead of the hosts (1.50 vs 0.60). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
Both teams score in over 70% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
H2H Record
Al-Fayha hold a clear advantage in this fixture, picking up 3 wins from 6 previous encounters compared to 0 for Al Riyadh, with 3 draws in between.
The 6 previous meetings have averaged 2.7 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 4 May 2026, ended 4–2 with Al-Fayha winning.
The historical record gives Al-Fayha a meaningful edge here — 3 wins from 6 meetings is the kind of ledger that should not be discounted when the form picture is inconclusive. Even away from home, the visitors have struggled to impose themselves in this fixture.
In-Play Data
Al-Fayha trading profile (41 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
Al Riyadh trading profile (41 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; BTTS occurs in 70% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 70% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 39%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Fayha 54% versus Al Riyadh 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Fayha 56% | Al Riyadh 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Fayha 2.16 xG and Al Riyadh 1.45 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Al-Fayha attack 1.079 / defence 1.128 | Al Riyadh attack 0.919 / defence 1.455. League average goals — home 1.373 / away 1.398. Al Riyadh bring a strong defensive rating of 1.455 — this is suppressing Al-Fayha's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 41 Al-Fayha games / 41 Al Riyadh games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Fayha 51% | Draw 26% | Al Riyadh 23%. Fair-value odds: Al-Fayha 1.96 | Draw 3.85 | Al Riyadh 4.35. Al-Fayha hold a narrow Poisson edge at 51% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 70% | BTTS probability 70% | Total xG 3.61. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 70% — a total xG of 3.61 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 70% reflects that both xG figures (2.16 / 1.45) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
Al-Fayha dominate the H2H record, yet Al Riyadh are the in-form side right now — historical edge versus current momentum creates a genuine dilemma.
On the Poisson output, Al-Fayha are the pick at 51% — moderate model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Al Riyadh (1.50 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al-Fayha offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 3.61 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 70% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.5 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 70% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Al-Fayha 70% | Al Riyadh 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 8 | Venue: Al Majma’a Sport City • Kick-off: Sunday 11 Oct 2026, 13:40 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Fayha 51% | Draw 26% | Al Riyadh 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 70% | BTTS 70% | xG Al-Fayha 2.16 / Al Riyadh 1.45 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Fayha attack 1.079 / def 1.128 | Al Riyadh attack 0.919 / def 1.455 | league avg home 1.373 / away 1.398 • Poisson stance: Al-Fayha (51%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
2.16
Al-Fayha xG
Expected Goals
1.45
Al Riyadh xG
70%
BTTS
90%
Over 1.5
70%
Over 2.5
49%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh kick off?
Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh kicked off at 13:40 on Sunday 11 October 2026 at Al Majma’a Sport City.
What was the final score in Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh?
Al-Fayha 1 - 1 Al Riyadh.
Where is Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh being played?
The match is being played at Al Majma’a Sport City.
What competition is Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh part of?
Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh is a Regular Season - 8 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh?
Our statistical model gives Al-Fayha a 51% chance of winning, Al Riyadh a 23% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Al-Fayha the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh?
Our model estimates a 70% probability that both Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 70%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh?
Record (6 meetings): Al-Fayha 3W | Draws 3 | Al Riyadh 0W.
What form are Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh in?
Al-Fayha (all comps): 1W-3D-6L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-W-D-L-D. Al Riyadh (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.10 / GA 1.70 | L5 D-W-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Al-Fayha's attack at 1.08x the league average against Al Riyadh's defence at 1.46x — combine the two and it projects 2.16 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Al Riyadh's attack versus Al-Fayha's defence, projects 1.45 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 41/41 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 9.6% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (9.2%), 2-2 (6.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Fayha Win
51%
1.95
26%
3.88
23%
4.34
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
2 – 1
9.2%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
8.5%
Draw
2 – 2
6.6%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
2.16
Al-Fayha xG
Total xG
3.61
1.45
Al Riyadh xG
1.95
51%
Home win
3.88
26%
Draw
4.34
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
87%
Over 1.5
1.15
13%
Under 1.5
7.69
70%
Over 2.5
1.43
30%
Under 2.5
3.33
49%
Over 3.5
2.04
51%
Under 3.5
1.96
29%
Over 4.5
3.45
71%
Under 4.5
1.41
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
70%
BTTS Yes
1.42
30%
BTTS No
3.36
Clean Sheet
23%
4.26
12%
8.64
Win to Nil
12%
8.32
3%
37.45
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 5.9 | 8.5 | 6.2 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.3 | 9.2 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 4.5 | 6.6 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.6%.
How many goals are Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh expected to score?
The model projects 2.16 expected goals for Al-Fayha and 1.45 for Al Riyadh, a combined total of 3.61.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 51%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 41 outings, Al-Fayha have picked up 1.07 PPG on a 11W 11D 19L record — D-W-D-L-D across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Al-Fayha, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Al Riyadh's form line: 9W 11D 21L from 41 games, 0.93 PPG, last five D-W-L-D-W. It's still early in the season for Al Riyadh, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Al-Fayha on 1.07 PPG, Al Riyadh on 0.93. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
On home soil, Al-Fayha have posted 1.40 PPG from 20 outings (7W 7D 6L).
On the road, Al Riyadh have gone 2W 6D 12L from 20 away games — 0.60 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al-Fayha come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Al-Fayha are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1.59 conceded per game recently; Al Riyadh are on 1.05 scored and 1.93 conceded.
Last 41 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Fayha
Early Season
Al Riyadh
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh in coming into this match?
Al-Fayha have gone 11W 11D 19L in their last 41 games (1.07 PPG), while Al Riyadh have gone 9W 11D 21L in their last 41 (0.93 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Fayha at home or Al Riyadh away?
Al-Fayha's home record (1.40 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Fayha at home: 1.40 PPG; Al Riyadh away: 0.60 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
7 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 11 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
Al-Fayha's record when hosting Al Riyadh specifically: 2W 2D 0L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
3
Al-Fayha
4
Draws
0
Al Riyadh
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh?
From 7 meetings on record, Al-Fayha have won 3, Al Riyadh have won 0, and 4 have been drawn.
When did Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh last play each other?
They last met on 11 October 2026, when Al-Fayha 1-1 Al Riyadh.
Who has won more matches between Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh?
Al-Fayha have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 7 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Al-Fayha are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time.
Al Riyadh are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 80% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Fayha 55%, Al Riyadh 70% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 50% for Al-Fayha and 70% for Al Riyadh. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 30% and 55% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Fayha home games / Al Riyadh away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al-Fayha play Al Riyadh?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 55% of Al-Fayha's games and 70% of Al Riyadh's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of Al-Fayha's matches and 70% of Al Riyadh's.
Do Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh tend to score early?
Al-Fayha have had a goal before half-time in 80% of their recent matches, Al Riyadh in 80% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al-Fayha and Al Riyadh finished level at 1-1 at Al Majma’a Sport City, Regular Season - 8, in the Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Al-Fayha 2.16 xG and Al Riyadh 1.45 xG, a combined 3.61. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Al-Fayha fell 1.2 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al-Fayha attack 1.08 / defence 1.13 against Al Riyadh attack 0.92 / defence 1.46, drawn from 41/41 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al-Fayha 51% | Draw 26% | Al Riyadh 23%, with Al-Fayha to win its most likely call at 51%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 70%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 90% and landed. Over 3.5 was 49% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 70% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 54% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al-Fayha 56%, Al Riyadh 51%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 56%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al-Fayha's trading profile (41 games, 20 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 54% of their matches — today it did.
Al Riyadh's trading profile (41 games, 20 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Al-Fayha 1.07 PPG, Al Riyadh 0.93 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Al Riyadh (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.50 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.