Al-Fateh vs NEOM – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates NEOM at 39% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al-Fateh vs NEOM encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Full Analysis
Al Fateh club stadium plays host to Al-Fateh versus NEOM in Pro League, Regular Season - 24. Kick-off: Friday 2 April 2027 at 18:00 UTC.
Current Form
Al-Fateh's overall Pro League record this term: 1W 4D 5L from 10 games (0.70 PPG). Last five: D D D L L. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. Al-Fateh have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Al-Fateh at Al Fateh club stadium this season: 3W 3D 4L from 10 home games — 1.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 1.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.70 — Al-Fateh are significantly better at Al Fateh club stadium than their overall form suggests.
NEOM have collected 1.90 PPG across 10 Pro League outings this season: 6W 1D 3L. Last five: L L W W W. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 1.00. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. NEOM have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
NEOM's form when playing away from home: 4W 2D 4L across 10 road games this term (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.40 is notably below their overall 1.90 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
On a straight form reading, NEOM are the stronger side — 1.20 PPG clear of the hosts (1.90 vs 0.70). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 3 meetings: Al-Fateh 1W, NEOM 1W, 1D.
These two sides have produced goals at a consistent rate historically, averaging 3.7 per game across 3 meetings. That scoring profile provides genuine support for the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent clash, on 13 Sep 2026, ended 2–4 with NEOM winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.7 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading
Al-Fateh half-time and goal-timing data (41 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 70% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games).
NEOM half-time and goal-timing data (41 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 40% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Fateh 58% versus NEOM 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Fateh 44% | NEOM 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Fateh 0.86 xG and NEOM 1.17 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Al-Fateh attack 0.809 / defence 0.886 | NEOM attack 0.986 / defence 0.774. League average goals — home 1.367 / away 1.338. NEOM's defence strength of 0.774 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 41 Al-Fateh games / 41 NEOM games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Fateh 23% | Draw 38% | NEOM 39%. Fair-value odds: Al-Fateh 4.35 | Draw 2.63 | NEOM 2.56. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 38% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 33% | BTTS probability 43% | Total xG 2.02. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 67% probability — total xG of 2.02 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS probability of 43% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, NEOM are the pick at 39% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 38% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on NEOM if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.02 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 33% probability — marginal — conflicting signals conviction, supported by form averaging 2.2 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 3.7 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 43% on No. Form rates corroborate: Al-Fateh 40% | NEOM 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Fateh vs NEOM | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Al Fateh club stadium • Kick-off: Friday 2 Apr 2027, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Fateh 23% | Draw 38% | NEOM 39% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 33% | BTTS 43% | xG Al-Fateh 0.86 / NEOM 1.17 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Fateh attack 0.809 / def 0.886 | NEOM attack 0.986 / def 0.774 | league avg home 1.367 / away 1.338 • Poisson stance: NEOM (39%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.86
Al-Fateh xG
Expected Goals
1.17
NEOM xG
43%
BTTS
64%
Over 1.5
33%
Over 2.5
15%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al-Fateh vs NEOM kick off?
Al-Fateh vs NEOM is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 on Friday 2 April 2027 at Al Fateh club stadium.
Where is Al-Fateh vs NEOM being played?
The match is being played at Al Fateh club stadium.
What competition is Al-Fateh vs NEOM part of?
Al-Fateh vs NEOM is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Fateh vs NEOM?
Our statistical model gives Al-Fateh a 23% chance of winning, NEOM a 39% chance, and a 38% chance of a draw — making NEOM the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Fateh vs NEOM?
Our model estimates a 43% probability that both Al-Fateh and NEOM will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Fateh vs NEOM have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 33%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Fateh and NEOM?
Record (3 meetings): Al-Fateh 1W | Draws 1 | NEOM 1W.
What form are Al-Fateh and NEOM in?
Al-Fateh (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.20 | L5 D-D-D-L-L. NEOM (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Al-Fateh's attack at 0.81x the league average against NEOM's defence at 0.77x — combine the two and it projects 0.86 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — NEOM's attack (0.99x) against Al-Fateh's defence (0.89x) — and the away total comes out at 1.17.
These ratings are built from 41/41 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (14.9%), 0-1 (13.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 44% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
NEOM Win
23%
4.34
38%
2.65
39%
2.55
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
15.4%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 0
13.2%
Draw
1 – 1
13.2%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.86
Al-Fateh xG
Total xG
2.02
1.17
NEOM xG
4.34
23%
Home win
2.65
38%
Draw
2.55
39%
Away win
Goals Markets
60%
Over 1.5
1.67
40%
Under 1.5
2.50
33%
Over 2.5
3.03
67%
Under 2.5
1.49
15%
Over 3.5
6.67
85%
Under 3.5
1.18
5%
Over 4.5
20.00
95%
Under 4.5
1.05
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
43%
BTTS Yes
2.30
57%
BTTS No
1.77
Clean Sheet
31%
3.22
42%
2.36
Win to Nil
7%
13.96
17%
6.01
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13.2 | 15.4 | 9.0 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.3 | 13.2 | 7.7 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Al-Fateh vs NEOM?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.9%.
How many goals are Al-Fateh and NEOM expected to score?
The model projects 0.86 expected goals for Al-Fateh and 1.17 for NEOM, a combined total of 2.02.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Fateh vs NEOM?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 39%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Al-Fateh come into this having played 41 games, going 9W 13D 19L for 0.98 points per game. Their last five reads D-D-D-L-L. It's still early in the season for Al-Fateh, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, NEOM sit at 1.46 PPG from 41 outings (17W 9D 15L), a run that reads L-L-W-W-W across their last five. It's still early in the season for NEOM, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
NEOM carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.48 PPG clear of Al-Fateh — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
Al-Fateh's home form reads 7W 5D 8L across 20 games on their own ground, a 1.30 PPG return.
Away from home, NEOM have taken 1.45 points per game from 20 outings (8W 5D 7L).
Attack vs Defence
Al-Fateh are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.61 conceded per game recently; NEOM are on 1.37 scored and 1.32 conceded.
Last 41 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Fateh
Early Season
NEOM
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Fateh and NEOM in coming into this match?
Al-Fateh have gone 9W 13D 19L in their last 41 games (0.98 PPG), while NEOM have gone 17W 9D 15L in their last 41 (1.46 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Fateh at home or NEOM away?
NEOM's away record (1.45 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Fateh at home: 1.30 PPG; NEOM away: 1.45 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 3 times that we have on record, stretching back to January 2026 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 1 year. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 13 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Last 3 Meetings
1
Al-Fateh
1
Draws
1
NEOM
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Fateh and NEOM?
From 3 meetings on record, Al-Fateh have won 1, NEOM have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Al-Fateh and NEOM last play each other?
They last met on 13 September 2026, when NEOM 4-2 Al-Fateh.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Al-Fateh are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 70% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
NEOM are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 60% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 30% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Fateh 60%, NEOM 55% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 50% (Al-Fateh) and 40% (NEOM).
On the defensive side: NEOM in 30%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Fateh home games / NEOM away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al-Fateh play NEOM?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 60% of Al-Fateh's games and 55% of NEOM's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al-Fateh vs NEOM usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 50% of Al-Fateh's recent games and 40% of NEOM's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al-Fateh and NEOM tend to score early?
Al-Fateh have had a goal before half-time in 70% of their recent matches, NEOM in 60% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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