Prediction for match Al Riyadh — Al Taawon, 18.01.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Saudi Arabian Pro League match between Al Riyadh and Al Taawon on January 18, 2026, bookmakers have Al Taawon as the favorite with odds of 1.85 and a winning probability of 49.14%. A draw is priced at 3.40 with a 26.74% chance, while an Al Riyadh victory is at 3.77, reflecting a 24.12% probability. This setup highlights Al Taawon's advantage in current form and recent results. The odds and percentages indicate that Al Taawon is seen as the more stable team at this point in the season.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Al Riyadh shows average ball possession of 47%, records 1.8 yellow cards, 16 fouls, and 1.8 offsides per game. Al Taawon operates with better ball control at 52.8%, receives 2.2 yellow cards, commits 10.2 fouls, and averages 2.2 offsides per match. Recent matches for Al Riyadh: 13.01.2026 - Al Fateh - Al Riyadh - 3-1, 10.01.2026 - Al Riyadh - Al Fayha - 1-1, 04.01.2026 - Al Qadisiyah - Al Riyadh - 4-0. Al Taawon's results: 14.01.2026 - Al Ahli - Al Taawon - 2-1, 09.01.2026 - Al Taawon - Al Shabab - 2-0, 03.01.2026 - Al Ittihad - Al Taawon - 1-0. In their last head-to-head on 20.05.2025, Al Taawon defeated Al Riyadh 3-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Al Riyadh has exceeded the 2.5 total goals mark three times and stayed under twice. Al Taawon, on the other hand, has only once gone over 2.5 goals, staying under four times. Al Riyadh's matches average 3.0 goals, while Al Taawon's average 1.8. Al Riyadh scores an average of 0.6 goals and concedes 2.4 per game, whereas Al Taawon scores 1.2 and concedes only 0.6. For Al Riyadh, the second half sees 5 out of 5 matches over 1.5 goals, but only 1 out of 5 in the first half. Both halves are low-scoring for Al Taawon: 1 out of 5 over 1.5 goals in each. Al Riyadh most frequently scores in the 0-15, 46-60, and 76-90 minute intervals (30% each) and concedes most often at the end (76-90 minutes - 50%). Al Taawon scores most often in the 76-90 minute interval (33%) and concedes evenly across three intervals: 16-30, 31-45, and 61-75 minutes (33% each). Given Al Riyadh's low scoring and Al Taawon's solid defense, as well as Al Taawon's frequent under 2.5 totals, a low-scoring match is expected. A bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.87 seems optimal.

Corners in the Match

Al Riyadh leads in average corners with 7.2 per game, while Al Taawon averages 3.8. Over the last five matches, Al Riyadh has surpassed the 9.5 corner total four times, and Al Taawon three times. Among available corner totals, the line is set at 9.5: over 9.5 corners - 1.83, under 9.5 - 1.83. Al Taawon is favored in corner outcomes at 1.74 odds. Considering Al Riyadh's high corner kick activity, betting on over 9.5 corners is justified. Individual corner stats for Al Riyadh can also be considered, given their consistent corner deliveries in recent matches.