Al Najma
- Al Najma (SAUD) have taken 13 points from 32 games and occupy 18th place in the Profesional League 2025/2026.
- They drew 2-2 at home to Al Hazem and lost 2-0 away at Al Fateh FC in their last two games to extend their winless run to five.
Al Shabab
- Al Shabab Riyadh are 13th on 32 points after 32 games in the same league.
- Al-Shabab have scored an average of 1.00 goals per game away from home and conceded an average of 1.25 in the same 16 matches, so the value in this game is not in betting on them to win, but in both teams to score - yes at 1.55.
Head-to-Head
The last meeting between the sides, a 0-0 tie three months ago in the 2025/2026 season, shows how the tactical discipline of these two teams can neutralise each other’s attack in open play, so there will be few chances at pace unless a team gets it wrong.
Key Players
Yannick Carrasco’s presence will always be a threat, however, as he can create a goal out of nothing.
- The former Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid winger has scored 17 goals in 29 Profesional League games, but can still be kept in check if Al-Najma are tactically disciplined.
- With six goals in 24 appearances, Lazaro has been their most reliable goal scorer in the top flight, and they sit 18th with 13 points from 32 matches.
Betting Insights
- A long shot win for Al Najma (SAUD) at 5.61 looks very enticing when they host 13th-placed Al Shabab Riyadh on Wednesday, but the 1.45 odds for the away side are about right given the contrasting form of these clubs.
- Both teams to score - yes at 1.55.
Prediction
Al-Shabab are a better team than Al-Najma and have a better goal scorer in Carrasco , but an away win is the only option for them at 1.45 because Al-Najma, with their backs against the wall and fighting for survival, may not oblige.
