Al Najma 3-4 Al-Ettifaq – Result & Analysis

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Poisson rates Al-Ettifaq at 52% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al Najma vs Al-Ettifaq encounter.

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Full Analysis

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium plays host to Al Najma versus Al-Ettifaq in Pro League, Regular Season - 14. Kick-off: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 17:30 UTC.

Form & Momentum

Al Najma have collected 0.20 PPG across 10 Pro League outings this season: 0W 2D 8L. Last five: L D L L D. They are averaging 0.80 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. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% 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 1D 4L this season (5 games, 0.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.

Al-Ettifaq's overall Pro League record this term: 4W 3D 3L from 10 games (1.50 PPG). Last five: D W W D W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.90. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ettifaq, so this record blends games from this season and last.

Al-Ettifaq away from home this season: 4W 2D 4L from 10 away games — 1.40 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 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.

On a straight form reading, Al-Ettifaq are the stronger side — 1.30 PPG clear of the hosts (1.50 vs 0.20). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.

In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Al Najma have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Al-Ettifaq in 80%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.

Trading Data

Al Najma goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (12 games, 5 at home): they score before half-time in 40% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 60% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (home games); they fail to score in 33% of games.

Al-Ettifaq goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (12 games, 5 at away): they score before half-time in 80% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 80% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 50%.

From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Al Najma 67% and Al-Ettifaq 67% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Al Najma 67% | Al-Ettifaq 67%).

Poisson Model

The Poisson distribution model projects Al Najma 1.18 xG and Al-Ettifaq 1.79 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 0.844 / defence 1.192 | Al-Ettifaq attack 1.038 / defence 0.944. League average goals — home 1.480 / away 1.449. Data: 12 Al Najma games / 46 Al-Ettifaq games used (CurrentSeason).

Result probabilities: Al Najma 25% | Draw 23% | Al-Ettifaq 52%. Fair-value odds: Al Najma 4.00 | Draw 4.35 | Al-Ettifaq 1.92. Al-Ettifaq hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (23%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.

Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 58% | Total xG 2.97. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.97 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS probability of 58% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.

Final Verdict

Poisson rates Al-Ettifaq as the most likely outcome at 52% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 23% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Al-Ettifaq if the outright odds are short.

The Poisson model projects 2.97 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 57% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 3.0 goals per game.

Poisson assigns a 58% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al Najma 60% | Al-Ettifaq 80% BTTS from recent games.

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