Al Najma
SAUDI-ARABIA PRO LEAGUE
FT
1 - 2
King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
Referee: A. Al Kharboush
Al Taawon
Al Najma
Match Timeline
Al Taawon
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
8'
Vitao
Al Taawon
🟨
36'
Flávio
Al Taawon
🟨
45+2'
Abdulaziz Al Harabi
Al Najma
🔄
46'
A. Al Harabi ↔ R. Al Tulayhi
Al Najma
🟨
57'
Mohammed Al Dossari
Al Taawon
🟨
59'
Nabil Donga
Al Najma
63'
M. Petkov · Assist: M. Al Kuwaykibi
Al Taawon
🔄
75'
M. Petkov ↔ A. Hawsawi
Al Taawon
🔄
75'
A. Fulgini ↔ Biel
Al Taawon
🔄
76'
Vitao ↔ H. Al Dubais
Al Najma
🔄
76'
Lazaro ↔ K. Al Subaie
Al Najma
🔄
81'
M. Al Dossari ↔ M. Al Alaeli
Al Taawon
84'
Samir Caetano · Assist: H. Al Dubais
Al Najma
🔄
85'
B. Boutobba ↔ A. Al Shammeri
Al Najma
🔄
90+5'
M. Al Kuwaykibi ↔ S. Rajab
Al Taawon
Main Prediction

Away Win

Confidence 95%
1X2
1X2 95%
Away Win
Odds 1.55
0 agree / 0 disagree
BTTS 94.2%
BTTS Yes
Odds -
0 agree / 0 disagree
Over / Under 2.5 93.1%
Over 2.5
Odds 1.67
0 agree / 0 disagree

Probability Model

Home 28.9%
X 5%
Away 66.2%
1X 33.8%
X2 71.1%
12 95%

Tactical Setup

Al Najma formation 5-4-1
Al Taawon formation 5-4-1
Al Najma missing 0
Al Taawon missing 0

Key Squad Notes

Al Najma scorers Lazaro (6 goals), R. Al Tulayhi (4 goals), A. Jasim (3 goals)
Al Najma creators Felippe Cardoso (4 assists), R. Al Tulayhi (3 assists), D. Tijanic (3 assists)
Al Taawon scorers Roger Martínez (20 goals), Waleed Al-Ahmed (5 goals), A. Fulgini (3 goals)
Al Taawon creators A. Fulgini (8 assists), M. Al Kuwaykibi (6 assists), S. Mandash (4 assists)

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Al Najma and Al Taawon have faced each other 2 times recently.

Quick Insight

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (95%)
Predicted formations: Al Najma 5-4-1 / Al Taawon 5-4-1
H2H summary: Al Najma wins 0, draws 0, Al Taawon wins 2
Al Najma Al Najma
Season Statistics All competitions · current season
Al Taawon Al Taawon
Played games 29
Played games 28
Attacking Pressure
39.1 45% / 55% 47.1
3 Shots on Goal 4.04
8.93 Total Shots 10.86
2.28 Blocked Shots 2.46
45.5% Possession 50.8%
3.59 Corners 3.79
9.45 Fouls 11.64
1.79 Yellow Cards 2.39
0.21 Red Cards 0.07
367 Total Passes 420
300 Accurate Passes 356
2.14 Offsides 1.32
3.45 GK Saves 3
Based on completed matches from the current season across all competitions available.

Match Analysis

With 11 points from 28 games and a place of 18, Al Najma still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Across the season they have posted 2 wins, 5 draws, and 21 defeats, and the 27:67 goal record continues to suggest poor form with results showing a clear downward trend. Their attacking burden often falls on Lazaro (6 goals), R. Al Tulayhi (4 goals), A. Jasim (3 goals), with creative support from Felippe Cardoso (4 assists), R. Al Tulayhi (3 assists), D. Tijanic (3 assists), while at the back they have been quite vulnerable. At home, the split record of 2 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses points to a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.
Al Taawon arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 5 place with 46 points after 28 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 13 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses, while the 50:37 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Roger Martínez (20 goals), Waleed Al-Ahmed (5 goals), A. Fulgini (3 goals), with creative support from A. Fulgini (8 assists), M. Al Kuwaykibi (6 assists), S. Mandash (4 assists), and defensively they have been fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 6 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show balanced attacking football.
This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around Al Taawon's more proactive style and Al Najma's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Al Najma have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Al Taawon carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 5 with 46 points while Al Najma sit 18 on 11, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Al Taawon.
Showing odds from: Bet365
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MATCH WINNER
Home 4.75
Draw 3.75
Away 1.55
FIRST HALF WINNER
Home 4.75
Draw 2.40
Away 2.20
GOALS OVER/UNDER
Over 2.5 1.67
Under 2.5 2.15
Stats
Al Najma Al Najma
Al Taawon Al Taawon
Shots on Goal
3
Shots on Goal
7
Shots off Goal
2
Shots off Goal
9
Blocked Shots
3
Blocked Shots
0
5 Corner Kicks 2
14 Fouls 10
2 Offsides 0
47% Ball Possession 53%
8 Total Shots 16
3 Shots on Goal 7
2 Shots off Goal 9
3 Blocked Shots 0
4 Shots insidebox 6
4 Shots outsidebox 10
6 Goalkeeper Saves 2
399 Total passes 460
327 Passes accurate 396
0.76 expected_goals 1.34
🟨 2 Yellow Cards 2 🟨
🟥 0 Red Cards 0 🟥
Last matches: Al Najma
28.04.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Khaleej Saihat
1
3
L
11.04.26
Pro
Al Najma
NEOM
2
1
W
03.04.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Nassr
2
5
L
12.03.26
Pro
Al Najma
Damac
1
3
L
06.03.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
0
4
L
28.02.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Okhdood
1
3
L
25.02.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Nassr
0
5
L
19.02.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Ahli Jeddah
1
4
L
14.02.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Kholood
2
1
W
05.02.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Fayha
0
3
L
01.02.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Ittihad FC
0
1
L
28.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Riyadh
1
1
D
25.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Qadisiyah FC
1
3
L
20.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Shabab
0
0
D
16.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Fateh
1
1
D
12.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Hazm
2
3
L
08.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Ettifaq
3
4
L
02.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Khaleej Saihat
2
2
D
29.12.25
Pro
Al Najma
Al Taawon
0
1
L
25.12.25
Pro
Al Najma
NEOM
1
2
L
Last matches: Al Taawon
11.04.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Kholood
1
2
L
04.04.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2
2
D
12.03.26
Pro
Al Taawon
NEOM
2
2
D
06.03.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Fateh
3
2
W
28.02.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Qadisiyah FC
1
1
D
24.02.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1
1
D
20.02.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Fayha
2
3
L
12.02.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Damac
1
2
L
07.02.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Khaleej Saihat
1
1
D
03.02.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Ettifaq
0
1
L
30.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Okhdood
1
0
W
26.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Nassr
0
1
L
22.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Hazm
2
2
D
18.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Riyadh
3
1
W
14.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Ahli Jeddah
1
2
L
09.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Shabab
2
0
W
03.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Ittihad FC
0
1
L
29.12.25
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Najma
1
0
W
26.12.25
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Kholood
2
0
W
23.11.25
Pro
Al Taawon
NEOM
1
1
D
H2H: Al Najma vs Al Taawon
23.04.26
H2H
Al Najma
Al Taawon
1
2
L
29.12.25
H2H
Al Taawon
Al Najma
1
0
L
Last matches: Al Najma
11.04.26
Pro
Al Najma
NEOM
2
1
W
12.03.26
Pro
Al Najma
Damac
1
3
L
28.02.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Okhdood
1
3
L
25.02.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Nassr
0
5
L
14.02.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Kholood
2
1
W
28.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Riyadh
1
1
D
25.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Qadisiyah FC
1
3
L
16.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Fateh
1
1
D
08.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Ettifaq
3
4
L
02.01.26
Pro
Al Najma
Al Khaleej Saihat
2
2
D
07.11.25
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2
4
L
23.10.25
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Ahli Jeddah
0
1
L
27.09.25
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Fayha
1
2
L
20.09.25
Pro
Al Najma
Al-Ittihad FC
0
1
L
H2H at home: Al Najma
23.04.26
H2H
Al Najma
Al Taawon
1
2
L
Last matches: Al Taawon
04.04.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2
2
D
12.03.26
Pro
Al Taawon
NEOM
2
2
D
28.02.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Qadisiyah FC
1
1
D
12.02.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Damac
1
2
L
03.02.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Ettifaq
0
1
L
26.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Nassr
0
1
L
18.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Riyadh
3
1
W
14.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Ahli Jeddah
1
2
L
03.01.26
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Ittihad FC
0
1
L
26.12.25
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Kholood
2
0
W
07.11.25
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Fateh
5
2
W
23.10.25
Pro
Al Taawon
Al-Fayha
2
1
W
25.09.25
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Khaleej Saihat
1
0
W
13.09.25
Pro
Al Taawon
Al Okhdood
3
2
W
H2H away: Al Taawon
23.04.26
H2H
Al Najma
Al Taawon
1
2
W

Lineups

Al Najma
Formation
Al Taawon
7.3
Victor Braga
1
Victor Braga
6.5
A. Al Harabi
18
A. Al Harabi
6.6
M. Al Fatil
33
M. Al Fatil
7.2
Samir Caetano
3
Samir Caetano
A. Al Hawsawi
24
A. Al Hawsawi
6.5
B. Boutobba
98
B. Boutobba
6.7
N. Dunga
80
N. Dunga
6.2
Guga
16
Guga
5.9
Vitao
2
Vitao
6.6
Lazaro
7
Lazaro
6.3
Felippe Cardoso
70
Felippe Cardoso
6.9
Mailson
1
Mailson
6.9
M. Mahzari
5
M. Mahzari
7.2
Andrei Girotto
3
Andrei Girotto
7.5
Q. Lajami
87
Q. Lajami
6.9
M. Al Dossari
55
M. Al Dossari
6.7
Flavio
8
Flavio
7.2
A. El Mahdioui
18
A. El Mahdioui
7.2
A. Fulgini
11
A. Fulgini
7.3
M. Al Kuwaykibi
7
🎯
M. Al Kuwaykibi
6.3
R. B. Martinez Tobinson
10
R. B. Martinez Tobinson
7.3
M. Petkov
88
M. Petkov
Al Najma 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
1
Victor Braga
G
18
A. Al Harabi
↓ 46' 🟨 45+2'
D
33
M. Al Fatil
D
3
Samir Caetano
⚽ 84'
D
24
A. Al Hawsawi
98
B. Boutobba
↓ 85'
M
80
N. Dunga
🟨 59'
M
16
Guga
M
2
Vitao
⚽ 8' ↓ 76'
M
7
Lazaro
↓ 76'
F
70
Felippe Cardoso
F
Substitutes
22
K. Al Muqaitib
23
R. Al Tulayhi
↑ 46'
M
77
H. Al Dubais
🎯 84' ↑ 76'
F
4
N. Al Haleel
8
A. Al Shammeri
↑ 85'
M
6
K. Al Shammari
M
27
K. Al Subaie
↑ 76'
11
M. Y. Dawran M.
M
66
S. Al Essa
Al Taawon 4-3-3
Starting XI
1
Mailson
G
5
M. Mahzari
D
3
Andrei Girotto
D
87
Q. Lajami
D
55
M. Al Dossari
↓ 81' 🟨 57'
D
8
Flavio
🟨 36'
M
18
A. El Mahdioui
M
11
A. Fulgini
↓ 75'
M
7
M. Al Kuwaykibi
🎯 63' ↓ 90+5'
F
10
R. B. Martinez Tobinson
F
88
M. Petkov
⚽ 63' ↓ 75'
F
Substitutes
13
A. Atiah
G
15
M. Al Qahtani
2
M. Al Alaeli
↑ 81'
D
77
A. Hawsawi
↑ 75'
M
74
S. Rajab
↑ 90+5'
97
F. Al Rashidi
F
66
B. Al Hurayji
D
29
A. Bahusayn
M
20
Biel
↑ 75'
F

Standings

# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1
Al-Nassr
29 25 1 3 79:21 58 76
W W W W W
2
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
29 21 8 0 76:25 51 71
W W D W W
3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
28 20 6 2 55:20 35 66
D W L W W
4
Al-Qadisiyah FC
29 18 8 3 67:31 36 62
D D L W W
5
Al Taawon Away
29 14 7 8 52:38 14 49
W L D D W
6
Al-Ittihad FC
28 13 6 9 45:38 7 45
L W L L W
7
Al-Ettifaq
29 12 6 11 41:50 -9 42
L L W L D
8
NEOM
30 11 7 12 38:42 -4 40
D L W W D
9
Al-Hazm
30 10 8 12 34:50 -16 38
D W W L W
10
Al Khaleej Saihat
29 9 7 13 49:48 1 34
W L D L W
11
Al-Fayha
29 9 7 13 35:45 -10 34
L D L W W
12
Al Shabab
29 7 11 11 37:43 -6 32
D D D W D
13
Al-Fateh
29 8 8 13 36:49 -13 32
D W L L L
14
Al Kholood
29 9 2 18 38:57 -19 29
W L D L L
15
Damac
30 5 11 14 27:47 -20 26
L W D L W
16
Al Riyadh
29 5 8 16 30:54 -24 23
L W D W L
17
Al Okhdood
29 4 4 21 23:61 -38 16
L L W L L
18
Al Najma Home
30 2 5 23 29:72 -43 11
L L W L L