Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates NEOM at 49%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Al-Ettifaq host NEOM at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 26. Kick-off is scheduled for Thursday 15 April 2027 at 18:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Al-Ettifaq — All Games: 4W 3D 3L from 10 Pro League outings this season, averaging 1.50 points per game. Last five: D D D W L. They are averaging 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — 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. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ettifaq, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al-Ettifaq's home record at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium: 2W 3D 5L from 10 Pro League appearances (0.90 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 2.10 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 0.90 lags behind their overall 1.50 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium this season.
Looking at all fixtures this season, NEOM stand at 5W 1D 4L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.60 PPG. Last five: W W D L L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 0.90 — 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. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for NEOM, so this record blends games from this season and last.
NEOM's away record: 3W 2D 5L from 10 road trips in Pro League this season (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Their away PPG of 1.10 is notably below their overall 1.60 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Al-Ettifaq at 1.50 PPG versus NEOM's 1.60. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Al-Ettifaq, 0 for NEOM and 2 shared spoils from 3 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.0 per contest from 3 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 17 Oct 2026, ended 1–0 with Al-Ettifaq winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.0 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Profile
Al-Ettifaq in-play tendencies (44 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 64% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 69% of the time; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 59% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
NEOM in-play tendencies (44 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 59% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 93% of the time; BTTS occurs in 54% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Ettifaq 54% versus NEOM 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Ettifaq 57% | NEOM 48%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Ettifaq 0.94 xG and NEOM 1.56 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-Ettifaq attack 0.904 / defence 1.291 | NEOM attack 0.844 / defence 0.747. League average goals — home 1.396 / away 1.432. NEOM's defence strength of 0.747 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 44 Al-Ettifaq games / 44 NEOM games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Ettifaq 20% | Draw 31% | NEOM 49%. Fair-value odds: Al-Ettifaq 5.00 | Draw 3.23 | NEOM 2.04. NEOM hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (31%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.50. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.50 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 51% 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 NEOM at 49% — moderate model lean. With a 31% draw probability, Draw No Bet on NEOM offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.50 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 46% — marginal — conflicting signals confidence, supported by H2H averaging 1.0 goals per meeting — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 51% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Al-Ettifaq 70% | NEOM 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 26 | Venue: Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium • Kick-off: Thursday 15 Apr 2027, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Ettifaq 20% | Draw 31% | NEOM 49% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% | BTTS 51% | xG Al-Ettifaq 0.94 / NEOM 1.56 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Ettifaq attack 0.904 / def 1.291 | NEOM attack 0.844 / def 0.747 | league avg home 1.396 / away 1.432 • Poisson stance: NEOM (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.94
Al-Ettifaq xG
Expected Goals
1.56
NEOM xG
51%
BTTS
74%
Over 1.5
46%
Over 2.5
24%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM kick off?
Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 on Thursday 15 April 2027 at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium.
Where is Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM being played?
The match is being played at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium.
What competition is Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM part of?
Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM is a Regular Season - 26 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM?
Our statistical model gives Al-Ettifaq a 20% chance of winning, NEOM a 49% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making NEOM the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Al-Ettifaq and NEOM will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ettifaq and NEOM?
Record (3 meetings): Al-Ettifaq 1W | Draws 2 | NEOM 0W.
What form are Al-Ettifaq and NEOM in?
Al-Ettifaq (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.60 | L5 D-D-D-W-L. NEOM (all comps): 5W-1D-4L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-D-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Al-Ettifaq's attacking strength (0.90x league average) is weighed against NEOM's defensive record (0.75x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.94. The same calculation in reverse, NEOM's attack versus Al-Ettifaq's defence, projects 1.56 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 44/44 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.6%. Close behind: 0-1 (11.2%), 0-2 (10.0%). 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
NEOM Win
20%
4.95
31%
3.27
49%
2.03
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
12.8%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.0%
Draw
0 – 2
10.0%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.94
Al-Ettifaq xG
Total xG
2.50
1.56
NEOM xG
4.95
20%
Home win
3.27
31%
Draw
2.03
49%
Away win
Goals Markets
71%
Over 1.5
1.41
29%
Under 1.5
3.45
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
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
51%
BTTS Yes
1.97
49%
BTTS No
2.03
Clean Sheet
21%
4.77
39%
2.57
Win to Nil
4%
23.61
19%
5.22
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.2 | 12.8 | 10.0 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 7.7 | 12.0 | 9.4 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 3.6 | 5.7 | 4.4 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 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-Ettifaq vs NEOM?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.6%.
How many goals are Al-Ettifaq and NEOM expected to score?
The model projects 0.94 expected goals for Al-Ettifaq and 1.56 for NEOM, a combined total of 2.50.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Al-Ettifaq come into this having played 44 games, going 18W 11D 15L for 1.48 points per game. Their last five reads D-D-D-W-L. The sample for Al-Ettifaq is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, NEOM sit at 1.39 PPG from 44 outings (17W 10D 17L), a run that reads W-W-D-L-L across their last five. 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-Ettifaq on 1.48 PPG, NEOM on 1.39. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Al-Ettifaq's home form reads 7W 8D 7L across 22 games on their own ground, a 1.32 PPG return.
Away from home, NEOM have taken 1.36 points per game from 22 outings (8W 6D 8L).
Goals in Recent Form
Al-Ettifaq are averaging 1.48 goals scored and 1.61 conceded per game recently; NEOM are on 1.30 scored and 1.30 conceded.
Last 44 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Ettifaq
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NEOM
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Ettifaq and NEOM in coming into this match?
Al-Ettifaq have gone 18W 11D 15L in their last 44 games (1.48 PPG), while NEOM have gone 17W 10D 17L in their last 44 (1.39 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Ettifaq at home or NEOM away?
NEOM's away record (1.36 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Ettifaq at home: 1.32 PPG; NEOM away: 1.36 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
3 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to January 2026. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 17 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Last 3 Meetings
1
Al-Ettifaq
2
Draws
0
NEOM
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ettifaq and NEOM?
From 3 meetings on record, Al-Ettifaq have won 1, NEOM have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Al-Ettifaq and NEOM last play each other?
They last met on 17 October 2026, when NEOM 0-1 Al-Ettifaq.
Who has won more matches between Al-Ettifaq and NEOM?
Al-Ettifaq have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Al-Ettifaq are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
NEOM see a goal before the break in 59% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Ettifaq 59%, NEOM 54% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 59% (Al-Ettifaq) and 36% (NEOM).
On the defensive side: Al-Ettifaq keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Al-Ettifaq have failed to score in 27% of games; NEOM in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Ettifaq 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-Ettifaq play NEOM?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 59% of Al-Ettifaq's games and 54% of NEOM's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 59% of Al-Ettifaq's recent games and 36% of NEOM's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al-Ettifaq and NEOM tend to score early?
Al-Ettifaq have had a goal before half-time in 64% of their recent matches, NEOM in 59% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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