Al Najma vs Al Ittifaq: match statistics
Al Ittifaq is the clear favorite for this encounter. The hosts, Al Najma, occupy the last (18th) place in the table with a disastrous record of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, conceding an average of 2 goals per home match with an 80% home loss rate. The visitors, sitting in 8th position, present solid form with 2.2 points per match in their last five outings, winning 3 of them, including their last away game. Al Ittifaq dominates in terms of possession (59% vs 43%) and shot efficiency (4.2 vs 2.8 on target per match), and has not failed to score in a single away match this season. The disparity in team quality and current disposition indicates a likely victory for the visitors, although Al Najma may put up resistance, having drawn 2 of their last 5 matches.
Al Najma vs Al Ittifaq: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Najma played against Al Ittifaq in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on January 8, 2026. Final score: 3:4.
Recent form
Al Najma has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Al Ittifaq has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Najma scores 0.83 goals per game and allows 2.08. Al Ittifaq scores 1.58 and allows 1.67. Games in this league average 3.05 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Al Najma's games and 67% of Al Ittifaq's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 61% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Ittifaq has the higher season xG average, 1.14 to 1.00 per game. Al Najma takes 8.9 shots per game, while Al Ittifaq takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Najma leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Al Ittifaq leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.08 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Najma's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Al Ittifaq, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 3.05 goals. Both teams score in 61% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 Ittifaq is the clear favorite for this encounter. The hosts, Al Najma, occupy the last (18th) place in the table with a disastrous record of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses, conceding an average of 2 goals per home match with an 80% home loss rate. The visitors, sitting in 8th position, present solid form with 2.2 points per match in their last five outings, winning 3 of them, including their last away game. Al Ittifaq dominates in terms of possession (59% vs 43%) and shot efficiency (4.2 vs 2.8 on target per match), and has not failed to score in a single away match this season. The disparity in team quality and current disposition indicates a likely victory for the visitors, although Al Najma may put up resistance, having drawn 2 of their last 5 matches.
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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 Ittifaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.40 |
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 Ittifaq is 450% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Al Najma · 2.2 pts / game - Al Ittifaq
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 Ittifaq is 90% better for: goals scored per game.
0.83 goals / game - Al Najma · 1.58 goals / game - Al Ittifaq
Al Ittifaq is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.08 goals / game - Al Najma · 1.67 goals / game - Al Ittifaq
Al Najma scores in 67% of games (8 of 12 meczów), while Al Ittifaq keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 meczów).
Al Ittifaq scores in 83% of games (10 of 12 meczów), while Al Najma keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 12 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 Ittifaq
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 Ittifaq is 102% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.58 pts / game - Al Najma · 1.17 pts / game - Al Ittifaq
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Najma - second-half results
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Ittifaq - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* 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 Ittifaq
* 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 Ittifaq | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.92 | 3.05 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 61% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 22% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 73% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▲ 92% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Najma vs Al Ittifaq?
The Professional League match finished Al Najma 3:4 Al Ittifaq. 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 Ittifaq?
Al Najma score 0.83 goals per game on average and Al Ittifaq 1.58. The Professional League average is 3.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Al Najma's matches and 67% of Al Ittifaq's.
What form are Al Najma and Al Ittifaq in?
Over the last 5 games Al Najma have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Al Ittifaq 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Najma vs Al Ittifaq?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Najma vs Al Ittifaq: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.