Riyadh can climb into Saudi Under-21 top four with victory over Neom

Riyadh have the chance to move into the top four of the Jowy Elite League when they face Neom in one of four postponed Saudi Under-21 League fixtures being played during the international break.

The matches, which were delayed because of logistical circumstances in Saudi Arabia, begin on Sunday, 15 November, with Riyadh hosting Neom at the reserve stadium at Riyadh Club in the capital.

Three further games will take place on Wednesday, 18 November. Al-Okhdood welcome Al-Jabalain at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha, while defending champions Al-Hazem visit Al-Tadamon in Rafha.

Al-Watani will also host Al-Orobah at reserve pitch number two at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha.

Riyadh chasing a top-four place

Riyadh sit fifth with 18 points, level on goal difference with fourth-placed Al-Taawoun and two points behind third-placed Al-Fateh.

Victory over Neom would take Riyadh to within one point of second-placed Al-Ahli and five points behind leaders Al-Ittihad, with all three higher-ranked sides having played 10 matches.

The capital club have lost only once this season, against Al-Wehda at the beginning of the campaign. They have since recorded five wins and three draws, including a draw with city rivals Al-Nassr in the Riyadh derby in their most recent match.

Neom are 10th on 14 points, having won four, drawn two and lost two of their matches. They are four points behind Riyadh and have also made a positive start, with their only defeats coming against Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad.

Defending champions Al-Hazem seek another win

Al-Hazem will be aiming to build on their latest result when they travel to Al-Tadamon. The champions beat Al-Khaleej 2-0 in their previous match, lifting them to 15th place on 10 points.

Their record consists of three wins, one draw and four defeats. They are three points above Al-Tadamon, who are 19th with seven points from two wins, one draw and four losses.

Al-Tadamon have conceded more goals than any other side in the league, allowing 21 in seven matches – an average of three per game.

Al-Okhdood and Al-Watani target improvements

Al-Okhdood are looking to move away from the bottom when they meet Al-Jabalain. They are 22nd with three points from one win, having lost four times and drawn none.

Al-Jabalain have been beaten only once, a 4-0 defeat by Al-Nassr. They have won twice and drawn five times, including against Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli, leaving them 12th with 11 points.

The final fixture sees Al-Watani and Al-Orobah meet as both teams look for only their second victory of the season.

Al-Orobah are 21st with four points, one ahead of 23rd-placed Al-Watani. Al-Orobah have played eight games, winning one and drawing one while losing six – the joint-highest number of defeats alongside Al-Ansar and Al-Khaleej.

Al-Watani have played five matches, losing four and beating Al-Okhdood once.