This Saudi Professional League match pits Al-Riyadh against Al-Ettifaq. Al-Riyadh currently sits in 14th place, struggling with a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses. Their goal difference of -9 highlights defensive vulnerabilities. Al-Ettifaq, positioned higher in 9th, has shown a slightly more balanced performance with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, and a goal difference of -5. Looking at recent form, Al-Riyadh's home form is mixed, with a recent win against Al Kholood. Their recent away form is poor with two draws and two losses. Al-Ettifaq's recent results include a friendly win over Al-Fateh and a draw with Al-Shabab. Their away form has been erratic, with mixed results across different competitions. Al-Ettifaq have shown a good offense recently The head-to-head record slightly favors Al-Ettifaq, but the margins are often narrow. The historical data suggests competitive matches, with a tendency toward low-scoring affairs. However, recent form suggests some goals might be expected. Considering the match odds, the bookmakers favor Al-Ettifaq. The Asian Handicap of 0.25 in favor of Al-Ettifaq suggests a close match but with Al-Ettifaq expected to have a slight edge. The Over/Under line is set at 2.5 goals. The current statistics indicate Al-Riyadh's defense struggles, with nearly two goals conceded per match. Al-Ettifaq, while not prolific, has shown enough attacking prowess to exploit this weakness. My analysis leans towards an Al-Ettifaq victory. Their slightly superior league position and head-to-head record give them an advantage. I also predict that the game will go over 2.5 goals. Given the odds and the team's ability to score, backing Al-Ettifaq to win with over 2.5 goals seems to be the most viable option. Al-Ettifaq to win with AH -0.25 and over 2.5 goals.