Al Najma vs Al Akhdoud: match statistics
Al Najma, despite a weak position in the table, holds a clear advantage as the host in this clash of two teams fighting for survival. The hosts present better scoring efficiency (1.18 goals per match at home) compared to just 0.45 goals scored by Al Akhdoud away. A key factor is the abysmal form of the visitors, who have lost 91% of away matches and have not won a single game on foreign turf all season. Al Najma possesses better xG indicators (1.13 vs 0.82) and possession (47% vs 38%), suggesting greater control over the game. Although neither team impresses with form, Al Akhdoud notes just 0.2 points per match in the last five meetings, making them an even weaker opponent. A draw is a real option due to the defensive problems of both squads, but the host's advantage in a direct clash of bottom-table teams should tip the scales of victory in their favor.
Al Najma vs Al Akhdoud: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Najma played against Al Akhdoud in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Al Najma has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Al Akhdoud has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Najma scores 0.91 goals per game and allows 2.22. Al Akhdoud scores 0.83 and allows 2.13. Games in this league average 2.99 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 65% of Al Najma's games and 57% of Al Akhdoud's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 57%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Najma has the higher season xG average, 1.06 to 0.93 per game. Al Najma takes 9.2 shots per game, while Al Akhdoud takes 8.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Najma leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Al Akhdoud leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Najma's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Al Akhdoud, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 2.99 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Al Najma, despite a weak position in the table, holds a clear advantage as the host in this clash of two teams fighting for survival. The hosts present better scoring efficiency (1.18 goals per match at home) compared to just 0.45 goals scored by Al Akhdoud away. A key factor is the abysmal form of the visitors, who have lost 91% of away matches and have not won a single game on foreign turf all season. Al Najma possesses better xG indicators (1.13 vs 0.82) and possession (47% vs 38%), suggesting greater control over the game. Although neither team impresses with form, Al Akhdoud notes just 0.2 points per match in the last five meetings, making them an even weaker opponent. A draw is a real option due to the defensive problems of both squads, but the host's advantage in a direct clash of bottom-table teams should tip the scales of victory in their favor.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Al Najma | Al Akhdoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Al Najma is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Al Najma · 0.2 pts / game - Al Akhdoud
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Al Najma is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
0.91 goals / game - Al Najma · 0.83 goals / game - Al Akhdoud
Al Najma scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Al Akhdoud keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 23 meczów).
Al Akhdoud scores in 61% of games (14 of 23 meczów), while Al Najma keeps a clean sheet in 9% (2 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Najma
Over / Under - Al Akhdoud
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Al Najma is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.74 pts / game - Al Najma · 0.7 pts / game - Al Akhdoud
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Najma - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 4%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Akhdoud - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 9%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -10 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -12 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Al Najma
Al Akhdoud
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Professional League).
Teams vs league
| Al Najma | Liga | Al Akhdoud | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.13 | 2.99 | • 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 65% | 58% | • 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 9% | 23% | ▼ 9% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 73% | ▼ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Najma's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Akhdoud. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Najma vs Al Akhdoud?
The Professional League match finished Al Najma 1:3 Al Akhdoud. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Najma vs Al Akhdoud?
Al Najma score 0.91 goals per game on average and Al Akhdoud 0.83. The Professional League average is 2.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Al Najma's matches and 57% of Al Akhdoud's.
What form are Al Najma and Al Akhdoud in?
Over the last 5 games Al Najma have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Al Akhdoud 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Najma vs Al Akhdoud?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.