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
Key match information
Al Najma played Al Riyadh in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 28 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Al Najma: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Al Riyadh: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Najma scores 1.00 and concedes 2.12 goals per match. Al Riyadh scores 1.00 and concedes 2.18. League average: 3.07 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Najma 71%, Al Riyadh 76%. Over 2.5: Al Najma 65%, Al Riyadh 59%. League level: BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Al Riyadh has higher xG: 1.35 vs 1.09. Al Najma: 9.6 shots per match, Al Riyadh: 11.6.
Match halves
Al Najma: half-time lead 6%, second-half goals 0.76. Al Riyadh: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Al Najma: 46-60 (6 goals). Al Riyadh: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 3.07 goals per match, BTTS 62%, Over 2.5 59%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Al Riyadh is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Al Najma · 0.6 pts / match - 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 matches (12 of 17 matches), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 6% (1 of 17 matches).
Al Riyadh scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Al Najma keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Najma
Over / Under - Al Riyadh
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Al Najma · 0.82 pts / match - Al Riyadh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Najma - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 6% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 12%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Al Najma
Al Riyadh
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Al Najma 0 - 0 - 1 Al Riyadh. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.