Al Diraiyah FC 1-1 Al Kholood: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
Saudi Pro League Matchday 3 · Wednesday 26 August 2026 · Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh · referee M. Al-Ismail · full time
Full time: Al Diraiyah FC 1-1 Al Kholood
Al Diraiyah FC and Al Kholood drew 1-1 in Saudi Pro League Matchday 3 on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at Al-Awwal Park. The goals: Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa 71', Meshari Al-Nemer 83'.
How the match unfolded
Al Kholood struck first through Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa in the 71st minute, set up by Iker Kortajarena. Al Diraiyah FC levelled at 1-1 in the 83rd minute through Meshari Al-Nemer, set up by Abdulaziz Al-Faraj.
It was 0-0 at half-time.
The referee, M. Al-Ismail, showed 3 yellow cards: 0 to Al Diraiyah FC and 3 to Al Kholood.
Al Diraiyah FC: B. Nascimento, 4-4-2 · Al Kholood: D. Buckingham, 4-1-4-1.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 1.29 for Al Diraiyah FC and 0.62 for Al Kholood.
Al Diraiyah FC had 1 shot on target, Al Kholood 4.
Al Diraiyah FC had 58% of the ball.
Where the two sides stood before this match
Al Diraiyah FC came into it with 11 Saudi Pro League matches played, scoring 0.8 and conceding 1.0 a match, with 1.35 expected goals for and 1.35 against, and had won 36% of their matches.
Al Kholood came into it with 10 Saudi Pro League matches played, scoring 1.4 and conceding 2.1 a match, with 1.92 expected goals for and 1.80 against, and had won 30% of their matches.
Al Diraiyah FC vs Al Kholood: the match in numbers
| Al Diraiyah FC | Match statistics | Al Kholood |
|---|---|---|
| 58% | Ball possession | 42% |
| 1.29 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.62 |
| 10 | Total shots | 9 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 1 | Big chances | 4 |
| 524 | Total passes | 384 |
| 88% | Pass accuracy | 84% |
| 8 | Corners | 1 |
| 14 | Fouls | 10 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 19 | Tackles | 18 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 3 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Coba da Costa (Al Kholood), rated 8.2 by Sportmonks.
Al Diraiyah FC
- Meshari Al-Nemer 7.3 1 goal
- Abdulaziz Al-Faraj 7.1 1 assist
- Abdulelah Al-Malki 7.1
- Enzo Millot 7.0
- Idrissa Gueye 6.9
Al Kholood
- Coba da Costa 8.2
- Edgaras Utkus 7.5
- Iker Kortajarena 7.1 1 assist
- Mansour Camara 7.1
- Seydouba Cissé 6.9
The lowest-rated starter was Shaquille Pinas at 6.3. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- Al Diraiyah FC: Al Diraiyah FC vs NEOM SC Friday 30 October 2026 · Saudi Pro League
- Al Kholood: Al Nassr vs Al Kholood Thursday 29 October 2026 · Saudi Pro League
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Questions about Al Diraiyah FC vs Al Kholood
What was the score in Al Diraiyah FC vs Al Kholood?
Al Diraiyah FC 1-1 Al Kholood (half-time 0-0), Saudi Pro League, Wednesday 26 August 2026.
Who scored in Al Diraiyah FC vs Al Kholood?
Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa 71', Meshari Al-Nemer 83'.
Did Moneyball predict Al Diraiyah FC vs Al Kholood correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in Al Diraiyah FC vs Al Kholood?
Coba da Costa, rated 8.2 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed Al Diraiyah FC vs Al Kholood?
M. Al-Ismail.
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