Al-Fateh target a standings climb against Al Riyadh

A chance to close the gap

Al-Fateh’s priority is to climb the standings when they meet Al Riyadh in Round 13 of the Pro League. They sit 16th of 18 with six points from 12 matches, while Al Riyadh are 12th on 12 points after 11 games. The visitors are four places and six points ahead, although the teams have played a different number of matches.

A home win would give Al-Fateh an opportunity to make up ground. They will need to improve on a difficult record at Al Fateh club stadium, where they have drawn once and lost five times in six league matches.

Al-Fateh seek a response

Al-Fateh come into the match on a run of three league defeats. They have lost four of their last five, winning the other, and conceded 14 goals across that five-game stretch. Their broader league record stands at one win, three draws and eight defeats.

Al Riyadh have been less consistent than their position might suggest. Their last five league games brought two wins, a draw and two defeats, while their latest match ended in a loss. Away from home, they have drawn three and lost three of six league outings, without a win.

Recent meetings are finely balanced

The last five meetings across the competitions listed have produced two wins for each side and one draw. The most recent was a 1-0 Al Riyadh victory in May 2026. Two of those five encounters had two goals or fewer, while Al-Fateh won both of the listed home meetings in 2025.

Where the game could turn

Al-Fateh have scored six goals in their last five league matches, but their 14 conceded in that period underline the defensive challenge. Across 12 league games, they have allowed 25 goals and kept two clean sheets.

Al Riyadh have also conceded 25 in 11 matches, and their away record includes 14 goals against in six games. They have scored six on the road, so Al-Fateh may have chances to take advantage if they can bring more security to their defending.

Our prediction

Al-Fateh’s home form is a concern, but Al Riyadh have yet to win away in the league and have struggled to keep opponents out. The balance of the matchup points to the hosts edging a game in which both sides can find the net.

Al-Fateh 2-1 Al Riyadh