Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates NEOM at 38%, 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 17:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Al-Ettifaq — All Games: 5W 2D 3L from 10 Pro League outings this season, averaging 1.70 points per game. Last five: W W L L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.80 goals per game, with 1.30 conceded. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Al-Ettifaq have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Al-Ettifaq's home record at Abdullah Al Dabil Stadium: 4W 2D 4L from 10 Pro League appearances (1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.90 goals scored and 2.00 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.
Looking at all fixtures this season, NEOM stand at 4W 3D 3L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.50 PPG. Last five: W W L L W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 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 away record: 3W 2D 5L from 10 road trips in Pro League this season (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Al-Ettifaq at 1.70 PPG versus NEOM's 1.50. 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: 0 wins apiece for Al-Ettifaq, 0 for NEOM and 2 shared spoils from 2 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
These sides have historically produced few goals — 1.0 per contest from 2 previous meetings. The Under 2.5 market has a well-supported historical case here. The most recent clash, on 21 May 2026, ended 1–1 with a draw.
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 (39 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 46%.
NEOM in-play tendencies (39 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 58% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 92% of the time; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 42% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Ettifaq 54% versus NEOM 59%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Ettifaq 59% | NEOM 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Ettifaq 1.45 xG and NEOM 1.54 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 1.133 / defence 1.268 | NEOM attack 0.869 / defence 0.897. League average goals — home 1.431 / away 1.400. Data: 38 Al-Ettifaq games / 39 NEOM games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Ettifaq 34% | Draw 28% | NEOM 38%. Fair-value odds: Al-Ettifaq 2.94 | Draw 3.57 | NEOM 2.63. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 28% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 58% | BTTS probability 62% | Total xG 3.00. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 58% — the 3.00 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 62% reflects that both xG figures (1.45 / 1.54) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is NEOM at 38% — marginal model lean. With a 28% draw probability, Draw No Bet on NEOM offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.00 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 58% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 62% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Al-Ettifaq 70% | NEOM 40% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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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, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Ettifaq 34% | Draw 28% | NEOM 38% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 58% | BTTS 62% | xG Al-Ettifaq 1.45 / NEOM 1.54 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Ettifaq attack 1.133 / def 1.268 | NEOM attack 0.869 / def 0.897 | league avg home 1.431 / away 1.400 • Poisson stance: NEOM (38%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.45
Al-Ettifaq xG
Expected Goals
1.54
NEOM xG
62%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
58%
Over 2.5
35%
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 17:00 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 34% chance of winning, NEOM a 38% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making NEOM the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM?
Our model estimates a 62% 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 58%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ettifaq and NEOM?
Record (2 meetings): Al-Ettifaq 0W | Draws 2 | NEOM 0W.
What form are Al-Ettifaq and NEOM in?
Al-Ettifaq (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-W-L-L-W. NEOM (all comps): 4W-3D-3L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 1.10 | L5 W-W-L-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Al-Ettifaq's attacking strength (1.13x league average) is weighed against NEOM's defensive record (0.90x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.45. The same calculation in reverse, NEOM's attack versus Al-Ettifaq's defence, projects 1.54 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 38/39 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 12.7%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.6%), 2-1 (8.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 29% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
NEOM Win
34%
2.95
28%
3.53
38%
2.65
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.2%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.6%
Away win
2 – 1
8.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.45
Al-Ettifaq xG
Total xG
3.00
1.54
NEOM xG
2.95
34%
Home win
3.53
28%
Draw
2.65
38%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
58%
Over 2.5
1.72
42%
Under 2.5
2.38
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
62%
BTTS Yes
1.61
38%
BTTS No
2.65
Clean Sheet
21%
4.68
23%
4.28
Win to Nil
7%
13.81
9%
11.32
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 7.7 | 5.9 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 7.3 | 11.2 | 8.6 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 5.3 | 8.1 | 6.3 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 3 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 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 12.7%.
How many goals are Al-Ettifaq and NEOM expected to score?
The model projects 1.45 expected goals for Al-Ettifaq and 1.54 for NEOM, a combined total of 3.00.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Ettifaq vs NEOM?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 38%, 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 39 games, going 17W 8D 14L for 1.51 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-L-L-W. It's still early in the season for Al-Ettifaq, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, NEOM sit at 1.38 PPG from 39 outings (15W 9D 15L), a run that reads W-W-L-L-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.
Form-wise this is close to level: Al-Ettifaq on 1.51 PPG, NEOM on 1.38. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
Al-Ettifaq's home form reads 7W 6D 6L across 19 games on their own ground, a 1.42 PPG return.
Away from home, NEOM have taken 1.37 points per game from 19 outings (7W 5D 7L).
Goals in Recent Form
Al-Ettifaq are averaging 1.51 goals scored and 1.62 conceded per game recently; NEOM are on 1.28 scored and 1.33 conceded.
Last 39 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Ettifaq
Early Season
NEOM
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Ettifaq and NEOM in coming into this match?
Al-Ettifaq have gone 17W 8D 14L in their last 39 games (1.51 PPG), while NEOM have gone 15W 9D 15L in their last 39 (1.38 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Ettifaq at home or NEOM away?
Al-Ettifaq's home record (1.42 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Ettifaq at home: 1.42 PPG; NEOM away: 1.37 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to January 2026. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 21 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Al-Ettifaq
2
Draws
0
NEOM
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ettifaq and NEOM?
From 2 meetings on record, Al-Ettifaq have won 0, NEOM have won 0, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Al-Ettifaq and NEOM last play each other?
They last met on 21 May 2026, when NEOM 1-1 Al-Ettifaq.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Al-Ettifaq are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 37% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 21% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
NEOM see a goal before the break in 58% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Ettifaq 58%, NEOM 58% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 63% (Al-Ettifaq) and 42% (NEOM).
On the defensive side: Al-Ettifaq keep a clean sheet in 32% of their matches; Al-Ettifaq have failed to score in 26% 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 58% of Al-Ettifaq's games and 58% 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 63% of Al-Ettifaq's recent games and 42% 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 68% of their recent matches, NEOM in 58% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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