Match Summary
Al Riyadh defeated Al Khaleej Saihat 2:1. The match was played in Pro League 2023. Goals were scored by B. Touré 68′ (pen.), A. Gray 74′, Abdullah Al Salem 87′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Al Khaleej Saihat had 63% possession while Al Riyadh held 37%. Al Khaleej Saihat had 16 shots (5 on target) compared to 6 (3 on target) for Al Riyadh. Al Khaleej Saihat made 3 substitutions, Al Riyadh made 2. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Andre Gray 36′), Penalty confirmed (Mohammed Al Shwirekh 65′), Penalty confirmed (Abdullah Al-Salem 85′).
Match Events
Key match events between Al Khaleej Saihat and Al Riyadh — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: Mohammed Al Aqel
Penalty
Match Statistics
Al Khaleej Saihat had 63% possession against Al Riyadh's 37%. Al Khaleej Saihat registered 16 shots (5 on target) while Al Riyadh managed 6 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 8–2. Fouls committed: 8–14.
Lineups
Al Khaleej Saihat lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Pedro Emanuel, while Al Riyadh deployed a 4-4-2 under Odair Hellmann.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Al Khaleej Saihat is 6.63, compared to — for Al Riyadh. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Al Khaleej Saihat's highest-rated starter is Mansour Hamzi (6.63), while Al Riyadh's best-rated player is —.
Defensive Solidity
Al Khaleej Saihat deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Al Riyadh's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Al Khaleej Saihat field 4 midfielders averaging 6.63, versus Al Riyadh's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Al Khaleej Saihat start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Al Riyadh averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Discipline
Al Khaleej Saihat's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Al Riyadh. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Al Khaleej Saihat's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: Mansour Hamzi (33), oldest: Mansour Hamzi (33)), while Al Riyadh average 30.0 (youngest: Hussain Al Nowaiqi (30), oldest: Hussain Al Nowaiqi (30)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Al Khaleej Saihat's starters average 22 league appearances each, versus 0 for Al Riyadh. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Al Khaleej Saihat have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Al Riyadh show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Al Khaleej Saihat and Al Riyadh have met 2 times — Al Khaleej Saihat won 1, Al Riyadh won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Al Khaleej Saihat leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (5 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026