Al-Ta’ee will look to turn their form around on Friday when they welcome mid-table side Al-Riyadh for a one-on-one clash in the Saudi Pro League, with kickoff slated for 15:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Al-Ta’ee
Al-Ta’ee have lost their last four matches; highlighting their wretched form in the Saudi Pro League that sees them marooned 16th on the table, just two points off the bottom.
In their last two defeats, against Al-Taawoun (3-0) and Al-Shabab (2-0), Al-Ta’ee have conceded five times and scored zero goals. This season, the lack of cutting edge in the attacking end has been a recurring theme.
They have scored just seven times this season while conceding 19 goals in the run of 10 matches. They must improve their solidity and attacking potency to get something from the clash against Al-Riyadh.
Al-Riyadh
Al-Riyadh have shown a revival in the last three matches; they have won twice and drawn once in this run.
Overall, Al-Riyadh have won three matches, drawn twice, and lost five matches across the 10 rounds of fixtures in the Saudi Pro League.
They will focus on their recent form, which has seen them collect 7 points from the available nine. They will want to make it four unbeaten matches, and two consecutive wins in the Saudi Pro League.
Injury Report
Neither side has reported fresh injury issues in the lead-up to the clash on Friday.
Team News
Al-Riyadh will look to improve in the attacking third, especially after the morale-boosting 1-0 win over Al-Ettifaq last time out. The focus will be on Juanmi and Al Abbas, the leading attackers, ahead of the clash against Al-Ta’ee.
Prediction
Al-Riyadh will win the away match and make it consecutive wins in the Saudi Pro League.
