Al Najma (SAUD)

vs

Al Akhdoud

Preview

Al Najma (home)

• Al Najma (SAUD) have won one, drawn three and lost six of their ten home league games, but have scored 13.
• They are 18th on 8 points from 22 games.
• They have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five.
• Recent results: lost 3-0 away to Al-Fayha, won 2-1 at home to Al Kholood and lost 4-1 away to Al Ahli in their most recent three games.

Al Akhdoud (away)

• Al Akhdoud are in free fall and have lost four consecutive matches.
• They sit one place above Al Najma on 10 points from 23.
• Al Akhdoud have failed to win any of their 11 away league games (D1, L10) and have scored only 5 goals on the road.
• Recent results: lost 2-1 to Al Hazem, 4-2 at home to Al Qadsiah and then 2-1 away to Al Fateh FC in their most recent matches.

Head-to-Head

• These two sides met in the Profesional League 2025/2026 just three months ago when Al Akhdoud took a 2-1 home win.
• Both clubs have been in the relegation zone for the majority of the campaign.

Key Players

• Nestor El Maestro took over at Al-Najma (SAUD) in February 2026.
• Marius Sumudica has been in charge of Akhdoud since January.
• Akhdoud will sit deep and try to counter-attack at speed when they win possession, although their ability to do so is lessened by their lack of a prolific goal scorer.
• Top scorers:
  • Lazaro - 5 in 16 league appearances.
  • Saeed Al-Rubaie - 4 in 16.

Betting Insights

• The odds are the same at 2.6 for both sides.
• A draw is available at 3.25.
• There may be value in the Both Teams to Score market given defensive frailties.
• The preview suggests chancing a narrow victory for the visitors in the double chance market.

Prediction

• The losers on Saturday are likely to be heading for the second division next season.
• A 1-1 draw looks the most probable outcome.