Al Najma vs Al Riyadh: match statistics
The match between Al Najma and Al Riyadh shapes up as a clash between two bottom-table teams struggling with massive defensive issues. Al Najma sits 18th and has not won a home match this season, conceding an average of 2.25 goals per game with a 75% home loss rate. Al Riyadh fares little better in 16th position, also winless on the road, conceding a staggering 2.88 goals on average and losing 75% of their away fixtures. Recent form for both is catastrophic—hosts on a losing streak, visitors with one win in ten. Given the similarly poor results, a slight xG advantage for the visitors (1.30 vs 1.19), and the fact that both teams regularly concede, a high-scoring draw seems the most probable scenario. The hosts' slight edge stems solely from home advantage, though their performances there hardly inspire confidence.
Al Najma vs Al Riyadh: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Najma played against Al Riyadh in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on January 28, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Al Najma has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Al Riyadh has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Najma scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.12. Al Riyadh scores 1.00 and allows 2.18. Games in this league average 3.07 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of Al Najma's games and 76% of Al Riyadh's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 59%, compared with league averages of 62% for BTTS and 59% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Riyadh has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.09 per game. Al Najma takes 9.6 shots per game, while Al Riyadh takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Najma leads at halftime in 6% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Al Riyadh leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Najma's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Al Riyadh, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Professional League games average 3.07 goals. Both teams score in 62% of games, and 59% 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
The match between Al Najma and Al Riyadh shapes up as a clash between two bottom-table teams struggling with massive defensive issues. Al Najma sits 18th and has not won a home match this season, conceding an average of 2.25 goals per game with a 75% home loss rate. Al Riyadh fares little better in 16th position, also winless on the road, conceding a staggering 2.88 goals on average and losing 75% of their away fixtures. Recent form for both is catastrophic—hosts on a losing streak, visitors with one win in ten. Given the similarly poor results, a slight xG advantage for the visitors (1.30 vs 1.19), and the fact that both teams regularly concede, a high-scoring draw seems the most probable scenario. The hosts' slight edge stems solely from home advantage, though their performances there hardly inspire confidence.
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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 Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.25 |
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 Riyadh is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Al Najma · 0.6 pts / game - Al Riyadh
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 scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 meczów).
Al Riyadh scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Al Najma keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 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 Riyadh
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 Riyadh is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.65 pts / game - Al Najma · 0.82 pts / game - Al Riyadh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Najma - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 6% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 12%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 Riyadh
* 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 Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.12 | 3.07 | ▲ 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 62% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 59% | • 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 22% | ▼ 6% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 73% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 80% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
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 Riyadh. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Najma vs Al Riyadh?
The Professional League match finished Al Najma 1:1 Al Riyadh. 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 Riyadh?
Al Najma score 1.00 goals per game on average and Al Riyadh 1.00. The Professional League average is 3.07 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Al Najma's matches and 76% of Al Riyadh's.
What form are Al Najma and Al Riyadh in?
Over the last 5 games Al Najma have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Al Riyadh 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Najma vs Al Riyadh?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Najma vs Al Riyadh: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.