The Matchday 2 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Riyadh and Al-Najma will take place on September 14 at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium. Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Najma: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Najma
Al-Riyadh (4-4-2): Abdullah Al-Mayouf – Mohammed Al-Breik, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Jang Hyun-soo, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno, Salman Al-Faraj, Andre Carrillo – Bafetimbi Gomis, Saleh Al-Shehri.
Al-Najma (4-2-3-1): Ahmed Al-Kassar – Saeed Al-Rubaie, Mohammed Jahfali, Hassan Kadesh, Abdulrahman Al-Obaid – Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Nawaf Al-Abed – Abdulrahman Gharib, Carlos Eduardo, Fahad Al-Muwallad – Abderrazak Hamdallah.
Al-Riyadh
In their opening match of the season, Al-Riyadh secured a 2-1 victory away against Al-Faisaly. The team showed strong defensive organization, which allowed them to withstand pressure and capitalize on counter-attacks. Al-Riyadh will aim to continue their positive start and build momentum in front of their home fans.
- Al-Riyadh has not lost at home in their last 5 league matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has scored at least 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 home games.
- Al-Riyadh has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home league matches.
Al-Najma
Al-Najma began their campaign with a 0-0 draw at home against Al-Batin. Despite dominating possession, they struggled to break down a resilient defense and lacked cutting edge in the final third. The team will look to improve their attacking output and secure their first win of the season.
- Al-Najma has not won in their last 4 away league matches (2 draws, 2 losses).
- The team has failed to score in 3 of their last 4 away games.
- Al-Najma has conceded at least 1 goal in 6 of their last 7 away league matches.
Al-Riyadh vs. Al-Najma: Match Prediction
Al-Riyadh enters the match with confidence, having shown strong form at home. Their defensive solidity combined with efficient counter-attacking play could prove decisive against an Al-Najma side still searching for their first win. Al-Najma's struggles in front of goal might continue, making it challenging for them to break down Al-Riyadh's defense.
Considering the current form and home advantage, my prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
