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Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh

Saudi Pro LeagueFull time · 4 May 2026
Al-Fayha

Al-Fayha

Won · xG 2.03LLLWDLast 5
Full time
4 — 2
90+4'
Makhir Al-Rashidi 21' · Fashion Sakala 23' · Yoann Barbet 66' · Y. Benzia 69' · Silvere Ganvoula 90' · Mamadou Sylla 90'

Al Riyadh

Lost · xG 2.02WDWLLLast 5
Al Riyadh
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ FAY · last goal · 90'
35
65
FAY · 2.03 xG2.02 xG · RIY
Match StoryFull breakdown

Al-Fayha 4–2 Al Riyadh

Al-Fayha ran out convincing 4-2 winners against Al Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League, punishing a visiting side that simply did not compete well enough away from home. The result means our Al Riyadh away win signal lands as a loser.

Key Takeaways
Result

Al-Fayha picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Al-Fayha end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionSaudi Pro League
First Goal
Makhir Al-Rashidi
21'
Makhir Al-Rashidi
Y. BenziaAssist: Y. Benzia
Match Report
Al-Fayha 4-2 Al Riyadh: Home Side Too Strong as Away Bet Backfires
CMConnor Maguire

Al-Fayha 4-2 Al Riyadh: Home Side Too Strong as Away Bet Backfires

Al-Fayha ran out convincing 4-2 winners against Al Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League, punishing a visiting side that simply did not compete well enough away from home. The result means our Al Riyadh away win signal lands as a loser.

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Key Events
  1. 21'
    Al-FayhaMakhir Al-RashidiMakhir Al-Rashidi
    assist: Y. Benzia
  2. 23'
    Al-FayhaFashion SakalaFashion Sakala
    assist: Abdullah Radif
  3. 38'
    Al RiyadhAmmar Al-HarfiAmmar Al-Harfi
    off: Mohammed Al-Khaibari
  4. 62'
    Al-FayhaSilvere GanvoulaSilvere Ganvoula
    off: Abdullah Radif
  5. 62'
    Al-FayhaSabri DahalSabri Dahal
    off: Jason
  6. 64'
    Al RiyadhMamadou SyllaMamadou Sylla
    off: Enes Sali
  7. 64'
    Al RiyadhEssam BahriEssam Bahri
    off: Abdulelah Al-Khaibri
  8. 66'
    Al RiyadhYoann BarbetYoann Barbet
    assist: Victor Lekhal
  9. 67'
    Al-FayhaFashion SakalaFashion Sakala
  10. 69'
    Al-FayhaY. BenziaY. Benzia
    assist: Sabri Dahal
  11. 75'
    Al-Fayha
    off: Abdulrahman Al-Anazi
  12. 75'
    Al RiyadhYahya Al-ShehriYahya Al-Shehri
    off: Marzouq Tambakti
  13. 75'
    Al RiyadhKhalil Al-AbsiKhalil Al-Absi
    off: Teddy Okou
  14. 83'
    Al-Fayha
    Foul
  15. 88'
    Al-FayhaStylianos VrontisStylianos Vrontis
    off: Y. Benzia
  16. 88'
    Al-FayhaMansor Al-BesheMansor Al-Beshe
    off: Rakan Kaabi
  17. 90+1'
    Al-FayhaSilvere GanvoulaSilvere Ganvoula
    assist: Sabri Dahal
  18. 90'
    Al RiyadhMamadou SyllaMamadou Sylla
    assist: Tozé
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Al-Fayha 2.03 xGAl Riyadh 2.02 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Saudi Pro League standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Al Nassr34282486
2Al Hilal34259084
3Al Ahli34256381
4Al-Qadsiah34238377
5Al Ittihad341671155
6Al Taawoun341581153
7Al Ettifaq341481250
8NEOM SC341291345
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh?

The match finished 4-2 to Al-Fayha.

Who won Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh?

Al-Fayha won the match 4-2.

When did Al-Fayha vs Al Riyadh take place?

The match took place on Monday, 4 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Al-Fayha defeated Al Riyadh 4-2 in a Saudi Pro League match that defied our model's expectations. Our AI engine favored Al Riyadh at 38% probability, but the pick missed as the hosts delivered a commanding performance. Both teams found the net, continuing Al Riyadh's recent pattern of both-sides-to-score outcomes at 80% across their last five matches. Al-Fayha ended a difficult run of form with the result. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result handed Al-Fayha a significant morale boost and 3 points that could aid their mid-table consolidation efforts. Al Riyadh's defeat deepened their relegation concerns; now 16th, they remain winless in 3 of their last 5 matches. The gap between the sides widened considerably, with Al-Fayha's attacking display suggesting the fixture outcome was not reflective of broader seasonal trajectories but rather a one-off breakdown in Al Riyadh's defensive structure.

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