Match Report
Before the match
three goals for and seven against accompanied Al Diriyah's one win, two draws and two defeats across five outings, failing to score in three of those games. On 17 October, Al Diriyah recorded a 1-1 draw hosting Al Taawon.
The 17 October fixture (Saudi Pro League) paired Al Diriyah with Al Taawon. Al Diriyah drew 1-1 at home, netting one goal while conceding one. Playing away from home against Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League), Al Diriyah finished 0-3 on 9 October. Their score comprised zero goals, against three from the opposition. 13 September: Al Diriyah drew 0-0 against Abha at home in Saudi Pro League, scoring zero goals and allowing zero. Against Al-Fateh in Saudi Pro League, Al Diriyah scored two and conceded one on 9 September; the away from home result was 2-1. Al Diriyah's at home game on 3 September (Saudi Pro League) ended 0-2 against Al-Qadisiyah FC, with zero goals for and two against.
four goals for and six against accompanied Al Riyadh's two wins, two draws and one defeat across five outings, keeping three clean sheets. On 11 October, Al Riyadh recorded a 1-1 draw visiting Al-Fayha.
The 11 October fixture (Saudi Pro League) paired Al Riyadh with Al-Fayha. Al Riyadh drew 1-1 away from home, netting one goal while conceding one. Playing at home against Al Kholood (Saudi Pro League), Al Riyadh finished 2-0 on 13 September. Their score comprised two goals, against zero from the opposition. 7 September: Al Riyadh drew 0-0 against Al Khaleej Saihat away from home in Saudi Pro League, scoring zero goals and allowing zero. Against Al-Ahli Jeddah in Saudi Pro League, Al Riyadh scored zero and conceded five on 4 September; the away from home result was 0-5. Al Riyadh's at home game on 28 August (Saudi Pro League) ended 1-0 against NEOM, with one goal for and zero against.
After the match
Al Diriyah edged past Al Riyadh 1-0 on 20 October 2026. Óscar Rodríguez opened the scoring inside the first 13 minutes for Al Diriyah, set up by Hussain Al-Sabiyani, to make it 1-0. Sultan Al-Essa (4'), Teddy Okou (52'), Lovro Chelfi (62'), Enzo Millot (64'), Hussam Majrashi (76') and Sultan Al-Farhan (92') were booked. On our current Elo ratings the gap is a modest one: Al Diriyah are 60 points stronger than Al Riyadh. 55.4% is Al Diriyah's winning probability here from current model ratings, alongside their recorded victory. Al Diriyah picked up three yellow cards. The substitution total for Al Diriyah was five. The card tally for Al Riyadh was three yellow cards. four changes were recorded for Al Riyadh. Al Diriyah kept their opponents scoreless.