NEOM 2-1 Al Najma – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates NEOM at 44% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this NEOM vs Al Najma encounter.
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Analysis & Preview
A Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 11 sees Al Najma travel to King Khalid Sports City to take on NEOM. The game is scheduled for Thursday 25 December 2025, 17:30 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Pro League games this season, NEOM have gone 4W 2D 3L from 9 outings — a 1.56 PPG return. Last five: L D W L D. They are averaging 1.44 goals per game and conceding 1.56 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 9 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 78% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for NEOM, so this record blends games from this season and last.
NEOM at King Khalid Sports City this season: 1W 1D 2L from 4 home games — 1.00 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.75 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 75% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Somewhat surprisingly, their home PPG of 1.00 lags behind their overall 1.56 — the home advantage has not translated into superior results at King Khalid Sports City this season.
Al Najma — All Games: 0W 1D 8L from 9 Pro League fixtures this season — 0.11 PPG. Last five: L L L L D. Their scoring rate of 0.78 per game is modest, conceding 2.22 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.22 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 9 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 67% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Al Najma, so this record blends games from this season and last.
When travelling in Pro League this season, Al Najma have posted 0W 1D 4L from 5 away outings — 0.20 PPG. Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 2.40 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
NEOM are in the better shape of the two on current Pro League data — 1.45 PPG ahead (1.56 vs 0.11). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
Both teams score in over 75% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
In-Play Profile
NEOM in-play tendencies (9 games, 4 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 50% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
Al Najma in-play tendencies (9 games, 4 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — NEOM 78% and Al Najma 67% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (NEOM 56% | Al Najma 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects NEOM 1.56 xG and Al Najma 1.19 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: NEOM attack 0.800 / defence 1.174 | Al Najma attack 0.680 / defence 1.295. League average goals — home 1.506 / away 1.485. Al Najma bring a strong defensive rating of 1.295 — this is suppressing NEOM's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 9 NEOM games / 9 Al Najma games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: NEOM 44% | Draw 30% | Al Najma 27%. Fair-value odds: NEOM 2.27 | Draw 3.33 | Al Najma 3.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 52% | BTTS probability 57% | Total xG 2.75. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 52%/48% — the total xG of 2.75 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 57% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, NEOM are the pick at 44% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on NEOM offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win.
The Poisson model projects 2.75 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 52% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 57% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: NEOM 75% | Al Najma 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: NEOM vs Al Najma | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 11 | Venue: King Khalid Sports City • Kick-off: Thursday 25 Dec 2025, 17:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: NEOM 44% | Draw 30% | Al Najma 27% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 52% | BTTS 57% | xG NEOM 1.56 / Al Najma 1.19 • Poisson strength factors: NEOM attack 0.800 / def 1.174 | Al Najma attack 0.680 / def 1.295 | league avg home 1.506 / away 1.485 • Poisson stance: NEOM (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.56
NEOM xG
Expected Goals
1.19
Al Najma xG
57%
BTTS
78%
Over 1.5
52%
Over 2.5
30%
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 NEOM vs Al Najma kick off?
NEOM vs Al Najma kicked off at 17:30 on Thursday 25 December 2025 at King Khalid Sports City.
What was the final score in NEOM vs Al Najma?
NEOM 2 - 1 Al Najma.
Where is NEOM vs Al Najma being played?
The match is being played at King Khalid Sports City.
What competition is NEOM vs Al Najma part of?
NEOM vs Al Najma is a Regular Season - 11 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win NEOM vs Al Najma?
Our statistical model gives NEOM a 44% chance of winning, Al Najma a 27% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making NEOM the favourite.
Will both teams score in NEOM vs Al Najma?
Our model estimates a 57% probability that both NEOM and Al Najma will score (BTTS).
Will NEOM vs Al Najma have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 52%.
What is the head-to-head record between NEOM and Al Najma?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are NEOM and Al Najma in?
NEOM (all comps): 4W-2D-3L in 9 | 1.56 PPG | GF 1.44 / GA 1.56 | L5 L-D-W-L-D. Al Najma (all comps): 0W-1D-8L in 9 | 0.11 PPG | GF 0.78 / GA 2.22 | L5 L-L-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from NEOM's attack rating (0.80) and Al Najma's defence rating (1.29), the model arrives at 1.56 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Al Najma's attack versus NEOM's defence, projects 1.19 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 9/9 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 13.4%. Close behind: 2-1 (9.3%), 1-0 (8.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 31% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
NEOM Win
44%
2.29
30%
3.36
27%
3.76
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.0%
Home win
2 – 1
9.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.56
NEOM xG
Total xG
2.75
1.19
Al Najma xG
2.29
44%
Home win
3.36
30%
Draw
3.76
27%
Away win
Goals Markets
76%
Over 1.5
1.32
24%
Under 1.5
4.17
52%
Over 2.5
1.92
48%
Under 2.5
2.08
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
57%
BTTS Yes
1.75
43%
BTTS No
2.34
Clean Sheet
31%
3.27
21%
4.76
Win to Nil
13%
7.51
6%
17.90
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.4 | 7.6 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 10.0 | 11.9 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.8 | 9.3 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 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 NEOM vs Al Najma?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.4%.
How many goals are NEOM and Al Najma expected to score?
The model projects 1.56 expected goals for NEOM and 1.19 for Al Najma, a combined total of 2.75.
How confident is the prediction model for NEOM vs Al Najma?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 9 outings, NEOM have picked up 1.56 PPG on a 4W 2D 3L record — L-D-W-L-D across the most recent five. The sample for NEOM is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al Najma's form line: 0W 1D 8L from 9 games, 0.11 PPG, last five L-L-L-L-D. The sample for Al Najma is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, NEOM are the form team by 1.45 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Al Najma.
Venue Form
On home soil, NEOM have posted 1.00 PPG from 4 outings (1W 1D 2L). That actually lags their 1.56 PPG overall record — home advantage hasn't been translating into results for them lately.
On the road, Al Najma have gone 0W 1D 3L from 4 away games — 0.25 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, NEOM come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
NEOM are averaging 1.44 goals scored and 1.56 conceded per game recently; Al Najma are on 0.78 scored and 2.22 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: NEOM have seen both teams score in 78% of their recent games; Al Najma in 67%.
Last 9 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
NEOM
Blended
Al Najma
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are NEOM and Al Najma in coming into this match?
NEOM have gone 4W 2D 3L in their last 9 games (1.56 PPG), while Al Najma have gone 0W 1D 8L in their last 9 (0.11 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — NEOM at home or Al Najma away?
NEOM's home record (1.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — NEOM at home: 1.00 PPG; Al Najma away: 0.25 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to December 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 11 April 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
1
NEOM
0
Draws
1
Al Najma
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between NEOM and Al Najma?
From 2 meetings on record, NEOM have won 1, Al Najma have won 1, and 0 have been drawn.
When did NEOM and Al Najma last play each other?
They last met on 11 April 2026, when Al Najma 2-1 NEOM.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
NEOM are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 25% of the time.
Al Najma are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — NEOM at 75%, Al Najma at 75%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 50% for NEOM and 75% for Al Najma. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 25% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = NEOM home games / Al Najma away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when NEOM play Al Najma?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 75% of NEOM's games and 75% of Al Najma's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is NEOM vs Al Najma usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% of NEOM's matches and 75% of Al Najma's.
Do NEOM and Al Najma tend to score early?
NEOM have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, Al Najma in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as NEOM edge out Al Najma 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
NEOM beat Al Najma 2-1 at King Khalid Sports City, Regular Season - 11, 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 NEOM 1.56 xG and Al Najma 1.19 xG, a combined 2.75. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of NEOM attack 0.80 / defence 1.17 against Al Najma attack 0.68 / defence 1.29, drawn from 9/9 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it NEOM 44% | Draw 30% | Al Najma 27%, with NEOM to win its most likely call at 44%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 52%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 78% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 57% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 61% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (NEOM 56%, Al Najma 67%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 72%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
NEOM's trading profile (9 games, 4 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 78% of their matches — today it did.
Al Najma's trading profile (9 games, 4 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 67% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, NEOM arrived the stronger side — 1.56 PPG against 0.11. The form guide was vindicated by the result. NEOM (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.00 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.