Neom SC
- Neom SC have lost just one of their last five matches (W1, D3, L1).
- Neom SC have drawn each of their last two matches, both away from home.
- Neom have 14 points from nine games and are currently in eighth spot in the Profesional League 2025/2026, and are looking to emulate a European style of soccer under Christophe Galtier, whose possession-based tactics have given Neom SC a high-tempo, positive identity since his appointment in July 2025.
- Galtier has built a team capable of playing wide overloads, coordinated pressing and can break through deep blocks with some authority.
- Said Benrahma’s arrival has added a cutting edge with three of Neom’s five goals in their last five games coming from his feet.
Al Najma (SAUD)
- This clash pits a new project full of ambition and big money against a gritty, solid and stubborn Al Najma (SAUD), who are desperately fighting for survival.
- Mario Silva has built a compact, counter-attacking unit since his July 2024 appointment, with a disciplined 4-4-2 formation designed to sit deep and hit on the break, but they have been unconvincing on the road, with one draw and two defeats from their last three.
- Al Najma (SAUD) have scored just 0.8 goals per match away from home, and even though Silva has kept them in the game against the better teams in the league, they will struggle to match Neom SC in terms of chances created and goals scored.
Key Players
- Alexandre Lacazette - has bagged four times in nine league games for Neom and is a focal point for the hosts.
- Said Benrahma - has contributed three of Neom’s five goals in their last five matches.
- Ali Jasim - Al-Najma’s top scorer with two in nine league appearances, highlighting their limited firepower.
Betting Insights
- Al-Najma (SAUD) are longshots at 6.8 for this away trip while Neom are heavy favorites at 1.45.
- Both Teams To Score is available at 1.7, reflecting the chance of an open game despite Neom’s expected dominance.
Prediction
- We think Neom have enough about them to break through and secure a win.
- Neom have netted just four times in four home games, but their quality and attacking focal points make all three points the most likely outcome.
- Al-Najma can frustrate on the break, but their lack of goals makes an upset improbable.
