Al Khaleej Saihat 0-1 NEOM – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Al Khaleej Saihat at 53%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Al Khaleej Saihat host NEOM at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 23. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 21 February 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Pro League games this season, Al Khaleej Saihat have gone 3W 4D 3L from 10 outings — a 1.30 PPG return. Last five: D L L D D. Offensively they are averaging 1.60 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Al Khaleej Saihat, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al Khaleej Saihat's home record at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium: 4W 2D 4L from 10 Pro League appearances (1.40 PPG). They are averaging 2.10 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans.
Looking at all fixtures this season, NEOM stand at 3W 2D 5L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.10 PPG. Last five: L W D W L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for NEOM, so this record blends games from this season and last.
NEOM's form when playing away from home: 4W 3D 3L across 10 road games this term (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Al Khaleej Saihat at 1.30 PPG versus NEOM's 1.10. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 1 previous encounters have yielded 0 wins for Al Khaleej Saihat, 0 for NEOM and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 24 Oct 2025, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Patterns
Al Khaleej Saihat in-play and half-time data (21 games, 9 at home): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 52%.
NEOM in-play and half-time data (21 games, 9 at away): they score before half-time in 56% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 88% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 78% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Al Khaleej Saihat 71% and NEOM 62% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al Khaleej Saihat 67% | NEOM 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al Khaleej Saihat 1.58 xG and NEOM 0.91 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 Khaleej Saihat attack 1.097 / defence 0.837 | NEOM attack 0.780 / defence 0.973. League average goals — home 1.480 / away 1.400. Data: 55 Al Khaleej Saihat games / 21 NEOM games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al Khaleej Saihat 53% | Draw 26% | NEOM 21%. Fair-value odds: Al Khaleej Saihat 1.89 | Draw 3.85 | NEOM 4.76. Al Khaleej Saihat hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (26%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 45% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.50. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 55% — total xG of 2.50 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Al Khaleej Saihat at 53% — moderate model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al Khaleej Saihat offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
Poisson projects 2.50 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 45% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game points in the other direction.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 48%. Form rates are neutral: Al Khaleej Saihat 40% | NEOM 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 23 | Venue: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 21 Feb 2026, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al Khaleej Saihat 53% | Draw 26% | NEOM 21% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 45% | BTTS 48% | xG Al Khaleej Saihat 1.58 / NEOM 0.91 • Poisson strength factors: Al Khaleej Saihat attack 1.097 / def 0.837 | NEOM attack 0.780 / def 0.973 | league avg home 1.480 / away 1.400 • Poisson stance: Al Khaleej Saihat (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.58
Al Khaleej Saihat xG
Expected Goals
0.91
NEOM xG
48%
BTTS
72%
Over 1.5
45%
Over 2.5
24%
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 Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM kick off?
Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM kicked off at 19:00 on Saturday 21 February 2026 at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.
What was the final score in Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM?
Al Khaleej Saihat 0 - 1 NEOM.
Where is Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM being played?
The match is being played at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.
What competition is Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM part of?
Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM is a Regular Season - 23 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM?
Our statistical model gives Al Khaleej Saihat a 53% chance of winning, NEOM a 21% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Al Khaleej Saihat the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM will score (BTTS).
Will Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 45%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM?
Record (1 meetings): Al Khaleej Saihat 0W | Draws 1 | NEOM 0W.
What form are Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM in?
Al Khaleej Saihat (all comps): 3W-4D-3L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-L-L-D-D. NEOM (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.20 | L5 L-W-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Al Khaleej Saihat's attack at 1.10x the league average against NEOM's defence at 0.97x — combine the two and it projects 1.58 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, NEOM's attack versus Al Khaleej Saihat's defence, projects 0.91 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 55/21 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 13.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (11.5%), 2-0 (10.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al Khaleej Saihat Win
53%
1.90
26%
3.82
21%
4.70
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
13.0%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
2 – 0
10.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.58
Al Khaleej Saihat xG
Total xG
2.50
0.91
NEOM xG
1.90
53%
Home win
3.82
26%
Draw
4.70
21%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
45%
Over 2.5
2.22
55%
Under 2.5
1.82
24%
Over 3.5
4.17
76%
Under 3.5
1.32
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.08
52%
BTTS No
1.92
Clean Sheet
40%
2.49
21%
4.86
Win to Nil
21%
4.75
4%
22.83
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 13.0 | 11.9 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.3 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 5.4 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.5%.
How many goals are Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM expected to score?
The model projects 1.58 expected goals for Al Khaleej Saihat and 0.91 for NEOM, a combined total of 2.50.
How confident is the prediction model for Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 21 outings, Al Khaleej Saihat have picked up 1.29 PPG on a 7W 6D 8L record — D-L-L-D-D across the most recent five. The sample for Al Khaleej Saihat is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
NEOM's form line: 8W 4D 9L from 21 games, 1.33 PPG, last five L-W-D-W-L. The sample for NEOM is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Al Khaleej Saihat on 1.29 PPG, NEOM on 1.33. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Al Khaleej Saihat have posted 1.56 PPG from 9 outings (4W 2D 3L).
On the road, NEOM have gone 4W 3D 2L from 9 away games — 1.67 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Al Khaleej Saihat are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 1.57 conceded per game recently; NEOM are on 1.24 scored and 1.43 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al Khaleej Saihat have seen both teams score in 71% of their recent games; NEOM in 62%.
Last 21 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al Khaleej Saihat
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NEOM
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM in coming into this match?
Al Khaleej Saihat have gone 7W 6D 8L in their last 21 games (1.29 PPG), while NEOM have gone 8W 4D 9L in their last 21 (1.33 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al Khaleej Saihat at home or NEOM away?
NEOM's away record (1.67 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al Khaleej Saihat at home: 1.56 PPG; NEOM away: 1.67 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM runs to 3 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 3 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
NEOM go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 3 Sep 2026, when NEOM won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Last 3 Meetings
0
Al Khaleej Saihat
1
Draws
2
NEOM
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM?
From 3 meetings on record, Al Khaleej Saihat have won 0, NEOM have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM last play each other?
They last met on 3 September 2026, when NEOM 3-0 Al Khaleej Saihat.
Who has won more matches between Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM?
NEOM have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Al Khaleej Saihat are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 56% of the time.
NEOM see a goal before the break in 56% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al Khaleej Saihat 33%, NEOM 78% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (Al Khaleej Saihat) and 56% (NEOM). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 44% and 33% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al Khaleej Saihat keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Al Khaleej Saihat have failed to score in 44% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al Khaleej Saihat 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 Khaleej Saihat play NEOM?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 33% of Al Khaleej Saihat's games and 78% of NEOM's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 56% of Al Khaleej Saihat's matches and 56% of NEOM's.
Do Al Khaleej Saihat and NEOM tend to score early?
Al Khaleej Saihat have had a goal before half-time in 78% of their recent matches, NEOM in 56% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as NEOM defy the odds to beat Al Khaleej Saihat 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
NEOM beat Al Khaleej Saihat 0-1 at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Regular Season - 23, in the Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Al Khaleej Saihat 1.58 xG and NEOM 0.91 xG, a combined 2.50. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Al Khaleej Saihat fell 1.6 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al Khaleej Saihat attack 1.10 / defence 0.84 against NEOM attack 0.78 / defence 0.97, drawn from 55/21 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al Khaleej Saihat 53% | Draw 26% | NEOM 21%, with Al Khaleej Saihat to win its most likely call at 53%. Instead the game produced a NEOM win, an outcome the model had rated at just 21% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 45%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 72% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al Khaleej Saihat 67%, NEOM 57%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 67%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al Khaleej Saihat's trading profile (21 games, 9 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 71% of their matches — today it did not.
NEOM's trading profile (21 games, 9 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Al Khaleej Saihat 1.29 PPG, NEOM 1.33 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the NEOM win broke the near-deadlock. Al Khaleej Saihat (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 2.11 scoring average — below par going forward. NEOM (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.33 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.