Al-Riyadh's performance in the Saudi Professional League this season has been inconsistent. They currently sit 14th in the standings with 8 points from 9 matches, reflecting a win rate of only 22.2%. This suggests weaknesses in both attack and defence. Their recent form shows 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, with a win rate of 30%. In their last 6 matches, they have struggled with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses, highlighting defensive issues, having conceded 19 goals. At home, Al-Riyadh has a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 4 matches, scoring 6 goals and conceding 5. Al-Ettifaq's recent form appears more stable. They have a total win rate of 33.3%, positioning them one place above Al-Riyadh, suggesting a slightly stronger competitive edge. They possess a potent attack. However, their defence has shown vulnerabilities, conceding 13 goals in their last 6 matches, suggesting a less solid backline. Their performance in away matches against strong opponents remains to be fully tested. From a data perspective, Al-Riyadh's performance has been fluctuating. Their low league ranking and a negative goal difference of -9 highlight overall competitiveness concerns. Their home form is slightly better than their away form, with a record of only 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in their recent 6 matches, but improvement is needed. Prediction: Al-Riyadh are given a 0.25 goal handicap.