Al-Riyadh's performance this season has been poor, with a record of only two wins and many losses. They currently sit 14th in the league with just 8 points, only 3 points above the relegation zone, making their situation precarious. Their defensive issues are significant, conceding an average of 2.1 goals per game, and they've shipped 10 goals in their last 4 league matches, highlighting a vulnerable defence. Al-Hazm, on the other hand, will leverage their away form and employ their typical 5-3-2 (or 5-4-1) defensive setup, focusing on a compact defensive strategy. They will use a combination of two centre-backs plus a sweeper to reinforce their penalty area defence, nullifying Al-Riyadh's initial crosses. Their core tactic will be quick counter-attacks, with winger Al-Otaibi's pace exploited against Al-Riyadh's slow full-backs, targeting spaces behind them. Al-Hazm averages 7 counter-attack shots per game, ranking fifth in the league, suggesting a potential for decisive strikes.