Al Riyadh vs Neom SC: match statistics
Al Riyadh vs Neom SC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Riyadh played Neom SC in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 28 August 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Al Riyadh: 0-1-2, 0.33 points/match. Neom SC: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Riyadh scores 1.67 and concedes 3.67 goals per match. Neom SC scores 1.33 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Riyadh 67%, Neom SC 33%. Over 2.5: Al Riyadh 100%, Neom SC 33%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Neom SC has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.04. Al Riyadh: 10.0 shots per match, Neom SC: 13.0.
Match halves
Al Riyadh: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.67. Neom SC: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Al Riyadh: 31-45+ (3 goals). Neom SC: 46-60 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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
Neom SC go into the match as clear favourites: they have won both league games and sit 4th, while Al Riyadh have lost their opening two matches and are 18th. In their only home game so far, the hosts failed to score and conceded as many as 4 goals, with an average xG of just 0.95 compared to the 1.79 xG allowed to opponents. Neom SC have won 100% of their away matches, averaging 2 goals scored, have yet to concede and allow opponents just 0.67 xG. Current form also favours the visitors, who have won 4 of their last 5 matches and scored 8 goals in that run, compared with Al Riyadh’s 2 wins and 9 goals conceded. Neom’s advantage in defence, finishing and result consistency should translate into an away victory.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No pick is primarily based on Neom SC’s highly solid defence, which concedes an average of 0.0 goals in the season data and keeps a clean sheet in 100% of matches. In their last five games, the visitors have also conceded just 0.8 goals per match, while Al Riyadh scored only 1.2 goals during this period, with an xG of 1.23. However, Neom SC have enough attacking potential to score on their own: they average 1.6 goals across their last five league matches, while Al Riyadh conceded 1.8 goals per game over the same period. Both teams recorded BTTS in only 40% of their last five appearances, close to the league average of 39%, supporting a scenario in which at least one side fails to score. Al Riyadh’s seasonal 100% BTTS rate is a contrary signal, but it comes from a very small sample and stands in clear contrast to the visitors’ defensive strength and Neom SC’s low BTTS success rate of 0%.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Al Riyadh averaged 1.2 goals scored across their last five matches but conceded as many as 1.8, while Neom scored 1.6 goals per game. The hosts allowed opponents chances worth an average of 1.58 xG, supporting the forecast of at least one goal for an in-form Neom side on a four-match winning streak. At the same time, Neom conceded only 0.8 goals per match in their last five outings, which is why the 2.5 line remains finely balanced despite a projected total of 2.65 goals. Over 1.5 has the strongest confirmation: both teams have cleared this line in their matches so far this season, while their current goal-scoring averages point to a scenario featuring at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Neom SC are showing clearly superior current form: they have won 4 of their last 5 matches, while Al Riyadh have recorded just 2 victories and suffered 2 defeats. The visitors average 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded over their last five matches, whereas the hosts have scored 1.2 and conceded 1.8 over the same period. Neom led at the break in 3 of their last 5 matches, compared with 2 such instances for Al Riyadh, and their average first-half goal difference stands at 1.0, versus 0.6 for the hosts. In addition, Neom’s defence has an average xG against of 0.67, significantly better than Al Riyadh’s 1.68. Therefore, the most likely HT/FT outcome is a lead for the visitors at half-time followed by a victory at the final whistle (2/2).
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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 Riyadh | Neom SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.56 | 0.31 |
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.
Neom SC is 506% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / match - Al Riyadh · 2 pts / match - Neom SC
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 Riyadh is 26% better for: goals scored per match.
1.67 goals / match - Al Riyadh · 1.33 goals / match - Neom SC
Neom SC is 267% better for: goals conceded per match.
3.67 goals / match - Al Riyadh · 1 goals / match - Neom SC
Al Riyadh scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Neom SC keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).
Neom SC scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Al Riyadh keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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 Riyadh
Over / Under - Neom SC
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.
Neom SC is 99% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.67 pts / match - Al Riyadh · 1.33 pts / match - Neom SC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Riyadh - second-half results
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Neom SC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.67 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 Riyadh
Neom SC
* 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 Riyadh | Liga | Neom SC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 5.33 | 2.81 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 69% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
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
Recent meetings (2): Al Riyadh 0 - 0 - 2 Neom SC. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Riyadh vs Neom SC?
The Professional League match finished Al Riyadh 1:0 Neom SC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Riyadh and Neom SC?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Al Riyadh won 0, Neom SC won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Riyadh vs Neom SC?
Al Riyadh score 1.67 goals per game on average and Neom SC 1.33. The Professional League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Al Riyadh's matches and 33% of Neom SC's.
What form are Al Riyadh and Neom SC in?
Over the last 5 games Al Riyadh have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Neom SC 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Riyadh vs Neom SC?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Riyadh vs Neom SC: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.