David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Al-Orobah FC
Al-Riyadh
One of the matches of the 13th round of the Saudi Arabian Premier League will take place on Friday in Sakaka, where Al-Orobah will host Al-Riyadh. We recommend a promising bet on the total goals market with solid odds.
Match Preview
The "Green-Yellows" earned promotion last season by finishing second in the First Division. They struggled initially in the top flight, managing just one point in their first three matches. However, the newcomers have since steadied the ship, climbing out of the relegation zone.
Currently, Al-Orobah sits 12th in the standings, four points clear of the drop zone. In their last match, they secured a crucial 1-0 away victory against Al-Fayha, snapping a four-match losing streak.
Meanwhile, the "Red-Blacks" are enjoying a solid campaign, occupying 9th place with 18 points, seven behind the top three. Al-Riyadh has recorded five wins and four losses in 12 matches.
In their previous fixture, Al-Riyadh edged out Al-Fateh 2-1 on the road, ending a four-match winless streak in the league. Notably, they have been strong away from home, losing only once in six away games while securing three victories.
Probable Line-ups
- Al-Orobah: Koke, Al-Zubaidi, Al-Shuwaish, Zouma, Kandouss, Al-Makati, Tello, Al-Karni, Muhar, Gudmundsson, Boateng
- Al-Riyadh: Borjan, Al-Haibari, Al-Nuweihi, Barbe, Asiri, Cal, Mensah, Toze, Baesh, Konate
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Al-Riyadh has won three of their last five meetings against Al-Orobah without losing.
- Only one of their last five matches saw "Over 2.5 Goals."
- Both teams scored in just two of their recent encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the hosts, with odds of 2.35 for an Al-Orobah win. However, a more attractive option is "Under 2.5 Goals" at 1.62, given both teams' recent scoring patterns.
