Prediction Al Ittihad vs Al Riyadh 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Pro League on 21/11/2025

Match context and form lines

Al Ittihad return to Alinma Stadium on November 21 as clear favorites to down Al Riyadh in a Pro League clash that looks, on paper, like a mismatch. The home side sit higher in the table, have won three of their eight matches this season and bring a potent attacking record—15 goals scored so far—into a fixture against a side that have managed just nine. Recent results underline the gulf: Al Ittihad have alternated moments of dominance with defensive fragility, producing high-octane contests such as the 4-4 draw at Al Khaleej and a solid 3-0 home win against Al Sharjah earlier in November. Their recent loss to Al Ahli (0-1) was a setback, but the volume of chances created — reflected in a season total of 103 shots and 41 on target — suggests they are more likely to break down a shaky Al Riyadh backline than be shut out.

Al Riyadh arrive in Jeddah struggling for consistency. Two draws in November offered brief respites from a run that features four defeats from eight games. Their defense has been leaky on the road this term, conceding 12 away goals and 17 overall. While Tozé picked up a strong man-of-the-match rating in their recent 1-1 draw with Damac FC, the visitors have lacked sustained attacking threat—71 total shots and only 26 on target so far this season. Their away form and fewer clear-cut chances make this a tough assignment against a home side that press the ball and create danger in waves.

Head-to-head and tactical outlook

History in the Pro League this year offers a nudge to Al Ittihad—the earlier meeting finished 2-1 in Jeddah back in March, and there’s every reason to expect the hosts to try and replicate the pattern: control possession, force turnovers high up the pitch and punish defensive lapses. Al Riyadh’s approach will likely try to absorb pressure and hit on the break, but with an attack averaging fewer dangerous moves and a higher goals-against rate, containment looks optimistic at best.

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Betting suggestion

Bookmakers make Al Ittihad overwhelming favorites (1.30), and the balance of form, attacking statistics and home advantage points heavily toward a home victory. For a straight, value-driven play choose the 1X2 market: back Al Ittihad to win. If you prefer a goals-based alternative, the pattern of both teams producing and conceding multiple goals this season makes Over 2.5 a reasonable secondary option, but the primary recommendation remains a confident home win.