Al Najma 1-1 Al Riyadh – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Al Najma at 43%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al Najma vs Al Riyadh fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Al Najma host Al Riyadh at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 19. Kick-off is scheduled for Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 15:20 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al Najma stand at 0W 4D 6L from 10 Pro League matches — 0.40 PPG. Last five: L L D D L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 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 Najma, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Al Najma have gone 0W 2D 6L this season (8 games, 0.25 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.25 goals scored and 2.25 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.
Across all Pro League games this season, Al Riyadh have recorded 0W 4D 6L from 10 outings — 0.40 PPG. Last five: D L L D D. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 2.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.10 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. This season is still relatively young for Al Riyadh, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al Riyadh's form when playing away from home: 1W 2D 7L across 10 road games this term (0.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 2.70 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.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Al Najma at 0.40 PPG versus Al Riyadh's 0.40. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
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.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Al Najma, 1 for Al Riyadh and 0 shared spoils from 1 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 1 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.0 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 14 Sep 2025, ended 1–2 with Al Riyadh winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Data
Al Najma trading profile (17 games, 8 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
Al Riyadh trading profile (17 games, 8 at away): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in away games; BTTS occurs in 75% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Al Najma 71% and Al Riyadh 76% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al Najma 65% | Al Riyadh 59%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al Najma 1.94 xG and Al Riyadh 1.71 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 Najma attack 0.932 / defence 1.371 | Al Riyadh attack 0.861 / defence 1.365. League average goals — home 1.522 / away 1.449. Al Riyadh bring a strong defensive rating of 1.365 — this is suppressing Al Najma's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 17 Al Najma games / 51 Al Riyadh games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al Najma 43% | Draw 23% | Al Riyadh 34%. Fair-value odds: Al Najma 2.33 | Draw 4.35 | Al Riyadh 2.94. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 23% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 71% | BTTS probability 71% | Total xG 3.65. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 71% — a total xG of 3.65 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 71% reflects that both xG figures (1.94 / 1.71) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Al Najma are the pick at 43% — marginal model lean. With a 23% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al Najma 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 3.65 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 71% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 71% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Al Najma 75% | Al Riyadh 80% 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 Najma vs Al Riyadh | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 19 | Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium • Kick-off: Wednesday 28 Jan 2026, 15:20 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al Najma 43% | Draw 23% | Al Riyadh 34% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 71% | BTTS 71% | xG Al Najma 1.94 / Al Riyadh 1.71 • Poisson strength factors: Al Najma attack 0.932 / def 1.371 | Al Riyadh attack 0.861 / def 1.365 | league avg home 1.522 / away 1.449 • Poisson stance: Al Najma (43%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.94
Al Najma xG
Expected Goals
1.71
Al Riyadh xG
71%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
71%
Over 2.5
49%
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 Najma vs Al Riyadh kick off?
Al Najma vs Al Riyadh kicked off at 15:20 on Wednesday 28 January 2026 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
What was the final score in Al Najma vs Al Riyadh?
Al Najma 1 - 1 Al Riyadh.
Where is Al Najma vs Al Riyadh being played?
The match is being played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
What competition is Al Najma vs Al Riyadh part of?
Al Najma vs Al Riyadh is a Regular Season - 19 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al Najma vs Al Riyadh?
Our statistical model gives Al Najma a 43% chance of winning, Al Riyadh a 34% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw — making Al Najma the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al Najma vs Al Riyadh?
Our model estimates a 71% probability that both Al Najma and Al Riyadh will score (BTTS).
Will Al Najma vs Al Riyadh have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 71%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Najma and Al Riyadh?
Record (1 meetings): Al Najma 0W | Draws 0 | Al Riyadh 1W.
What form are Al Najma and Al Riyadh in?
Al Najma (all comps): 0W-4D-6L in 10 | 0.40 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 2.00 | L5 L-L-D-D-L. Al Riyadh (all comps): 0W-4D-6L in 10 | 0.40 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 2.10 | L5 D-L-L-D-D.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Al Najma's attack rating (0.93) and Al Riyadh's defence rating (1.36), the model arrives at 1.94 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Al Riyadh's attack versus Al Najma's defence, projects 1.71 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 17/51 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 9.8%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.4%), 1-2 (7.4%). Together the top three scorelines make up 26% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al Najma Win
43%
2.32
23%
4.37
34%
2.94
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
8.6%
Draw
Most likely
2 – 1
8.4%
Home win
1 – 2
7.4%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.94
Al Najma xG
Total xG
3.65
1.71
Al Riyadh xG
2.32
43%
Home win
4.37
23%
Draw
2.94
34%
Away win
Goals Markets
88%
Over 1.5
1.14
12%
Under 1.5
8.33
71%
Over 2.5
1.41
29%
Under 2.5
3.45
49%
Over 3.5
2.04
51%
Under 3.5
1.96
30%
Over 4.5
3.33
70%
Under 4.5
1.43
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
71%
BTTS Yes
1.41
29%
BTTS No
3.41
Clean Sheet
18%
5.53
14%
6.92
Win to Nil
8%
12.85
5%
20.32
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 5.0 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| 2 | 4.9 | 8.4 | 7.2 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 3.2 | 5.4 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 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 Najma vs Al Riyadh?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.8%.
How many goals are Al Najma and Al Riyadh expected to score?
The model projects 1.94 expected goals for Al Najma and 1.71 for Al Riyadh, a combined total of 3.65.
How confident is the prediction model for Al Najma vs Al Riyadh?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 43%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Across their last 17 outings, Al Najma have picked up 0.24 PPG on a 0W 4D 13L record — L-L-D-D-L across the most recent five. The sample for Al Najma is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al Riyadh's form line: 2W 5D 10L from 17 games, 0.65 PPG, last five D-L-L-D-D. The sample for Al Riyadh is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Al Riyadh are the form team by 0.41 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, Al Najma have posted 0.25 PPG from 8 outings (0W 2D 6L).
On the road, Al Riyadh have gone 0W 2D 6L from 8 away games — 0.25 PPG when travelling. That's a step down from their 0.65 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of Al Riyadh's season.
Goals in Recent Form
Al Najma are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 2.12 conceded per game recently; Al Riyadh are on 1.00 scored and 2.18 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al Najma have seen both teams score in 71% of their recent games; Al Riyadh in 76%.
Last 17 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al Najma
Blended
Al Riyadh
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al Najma and Al Riyadh in coming into this match?
Al Najma have gone 0W 4D 13L in their last 17 games (0.24 PPG), while Al Riyadh have gone 2W 5D 10L in their last 17 (0.65 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al Najma at home or Al Riyadh away?
Al Najma's home record (0.25 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al Najma at home: 0.25 PPG; Al Riyadh away: 0.25 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
2 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to September 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 28 January 2026, roughly 7 months ago.
Last 2 Meetings
0
Al Najma
1
Draws
1
Al Riyadh
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al Najma and Al Riyadh?
From 2 meetings on record, Al Najma have won 0, Al Riyadh have won 1, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Al Najma and Al Riyadh last play each other?
They last met on 28 January 2026, when Al Najma 1-1 Al Riyadh.
Who has won more matches between Al Najma and Al Riyadh?
Al Riyadh have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Al Najma are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 12% of those situations.
Al Riyadh are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches.
Full-Time Trends
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Al Najma at 75%, Al Riyadh 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 62% for Al Najma and 75% for Al Riyadh. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 62% 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 = Al Najma home games / Al Riyadh away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al Najma play Al Riyadh?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 75% of Al Najma's games and 75% of Al Riyadh's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al Najma vs Al Riyadh usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 62% of Al Najma's matches and 75% of Al Riyadh's.
Do Al Najma and Al Riyadh tend to score early?
Al Najma have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Al Riyadh in 88% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Al Najma and Al Riyadh share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
The points were shared at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Regular Season - 19, as Al Najma and Al Riyadh drew 1-1 in the Pro League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Al Najma 1.94 xG and Al Riyadh 1.71 xG, a combined 3.65. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. Al Najma fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al Najma attack 0.93 / defence 1.37 against Al Riyadh attack 0.86 / defence 1.36, drawn from 17/51 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al Najma 43% | Draw 23% | Al Riyadh 34%, with Al Najma to win its most likely call at 43%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 23% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 71%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 88% and landed. Over 3.5 was 49% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 71% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al Najma 65%, Al Riyadh 59%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 74%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al Najma's trading profile (17 games, 8 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 71% of their matches — today it did.
Al Riyadh's trading profile (17 games, 8 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 76% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Al Riyadh arrived the stronger side — 0.65 PPG against 0.24. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Al Najma (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.25 average — tighter than their form line. Al Riyadh (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.88 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 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.