Al Riyadh vs Al-Ahli Jeddah Result
Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al Riyadh
Full Time
Al-Ahli Jeddah
📍 Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh
🗓️ Thursday, 26 Feb 2026 at 19:00
🔥 AI Prediction Report
CERTIFIED WPredicted
0 - 2
Actual
0 - 1
💰 Bet Results2/2 hit
Late Toney Strike Lifts Al-Ahli Past Resilient Al Riyadh in Riyadh
Al-Ahli Jeddah edged past Al Riyadh with a narrow 1-0 victory at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, thanks to a decisive goal from Ivan Toney in the 75th minute. The visitors dominated possession and created the better chances throughout, but were repeatedly frustrated by a stubborn Al Riyadh defense until Toney finally broke the deadlock late in the second half. Al Riyadh, set up in a defensive 5-4-1 formation, managed to keep Al-Ahli at bay for much of the match despite conceding 54% possession and facing 15 shots (6 on target). However, their inability to register a single shot on target from 13 attempts ultimately cost them, as Al-Ahli’s persistence paid off with a deserved winner.
Al Riyadh
Al Riyadh set out with a clear defensive game plan, employing a 5-4-1 formation that prioritized structure and discipline over attacking ambition. Their back line, marshaled by Milan Borjan in goal and Sergio González in defense, held firm for much of the contest, absorbing waves of Al-Ahli pressure. However, their inability to transition effectively into attack was evident: despite registering 13 shots, none were on target, and they failed to win a single corner. The hosts' resilience was commendable, but their lack of attacking threat left them vulnerable once Al-Ahli finally found a breakthrough. The midfield struggled to connect with lone forward Leandro Antunes, and the team’s attacking efforts fizzled out before seriously testing Edouard Mendy.
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Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al-Ahli Jeddah controlled the match with 54% possession and a proactive 4-3-3 formation, consistently pushing Al Riyadh back and carving out 15 shots, 6 of which were on target. Their midfield trio, led by Franck Kessié, dictated the tempo and provided a platform for the front three to probe for openings. Despite their dominance, Al-Ahli were made to wait until the 75th minute for Ivan Toney to finally breach the hosts’ resistance. Defensively, Merih Demiral and Roger Ibañez were largely untroubled, with Edouard Mendy enjoying a quiet evening. The result was a deserved, if hard-fought, three points for the visitors.
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Key Moments
75' — Goal
Ivan Toney breaks the deadlock with a clinical finish after sustained Al-Ahli pressure.
58' — Yellow Card
Al Riyadh’s discipline tested as they pick up the game’s only yellow card.
Tactical Analysis
Al Riyadh’s 5-4-1 formation was designed to frustrate, with five at the back and a compact midfield four screening the defense. This approach limited Al-Ahli’s space in central areas, forcing them to utilize the flanks and rely on set pieces, as evidenced by their six corners. However, Al Riyadh’s lack of attacking intent left Leandro Antunes isolated and unable to trouble the visitors’ defense. Al-Ahli’s 4-3-3 allowed them to control possession and dictate the tempo, with Kessié orchestrating play from midfield and the front three stretching the Al Riyadh back line. Patient in their build-up, Al-Ahli eventually found reward for their persistence, exploiting a rare lapse in the hosts’ defensive concentration to score the winner.
Turning Point
Ivan Toney’s 75th-minute goal, which finally broke Al Riyadh’s defensive resistance and secured all three points for Al-Ahli.
Man of the Match
Ivan Toney
Scored the decisive goal and was a constant threat leading the line for Al-Ahli.