Saudi Professional League Matchday 11 features a clash between Al-Riyadh and Al-Ettifaq. Al-Riyadh, currently 14th in the standings, are experiencing a poor run of form. Their recent away loss to Al-Ittihad marked their fourth consecutive match without a win. At home, Al-Riyadh's record over the last ten matches is 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses, indicating a high rate of draws. They average 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded per home game, suggesting a weak attack and unstable defense. Al-Ettifaq, positioned 9th, has had a mixed performance. They are coming off a two-match winning streak, including a recent away victory against Al-Fateh. Al-Ettifaq's away form over the last ten matches includes 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, demonstrating a strong away record. They average 1.6 goals scored and 1.9 goals conceded per away game, pointing to a strong attack but also a vulnerable defense. In their last five encounters, Al-Riyadh has 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses against Al-Ettifaq. In this match, Al-Riyadh has home advantage, and the initial data favors Al-Ettifaq with a 0.25-goal handicap, which reflects the relative strengths and recent performances of both sides. Current data shows high odds for Al-Ettifaq. The total goals are set at 2.5, with the odds indicating a low probability of over 2.5 goals. With Al-Riyadh's team market value at €8.5 million and Al-Ettifaq's at €33.15 million, there's a significant disparity in squad depth. Considering team strengths, recent form, and player injuries, Al-Riyadh is deemed to be weaker overall with a poor record at home. The data slightly favors Al-Ettifaq, but this support is weak. Al-Ettifaq has an average performance, but a strong away record. However, key players are missing for both sides. Given that Al-Riyadh has a fully fit squad, they are expected to avoid defeat. A low-scoring match is anticipated, with a maximum of two goals. The recommendation is to support Al-Riyadh, with a score prediction of 1-0 or 1-1, and a half-time/full-time prediction of draw/win or win/draw.

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