Al Shabab vs Al Najma: match statistics
Al Shabab, despite a lower position in the table, presents decidedly better form and statistics compared to Al Najma. The hosts win 29% of home matches and maintain a positive goal difference at their own stadium (-3 GD), whereas the visitors have not achieved a single away victory this season (0% Win%) and concede an average of 2.25 goals per match. Al Najma loses 88% of their away matches, confirmed by a streak of eight consecutive away defeats. Al Shabab's advantage in expected goals (xG 1.73 vs 1.03) and significantly better scoring efficiency at home (1.43 vs 0.88 goals/match) further support predictions for a home win. Although Al Shabab is not in peak form, the distinct weakness of the visitors, who have earned just 0.4 points per game in the last five matches, makes them the favorites in this duel.
Al Shabab vs Al Najma: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Shabab played Al Najma in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 20 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Al Shabab: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Al Najma: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Shabab scores 0.93 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Al Najma scores 1.07 and concedes 2.20. League average: 3.09 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Shabab 60%, Al Najma 73%. Over 2.5: Al Shabab 33%, Al Najma 67%. League level: BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 58%.
xG, shots and style
Al Shabab has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.11. Al Shabab: 11.8 shots per match, Al Najma: 9.7.
Match halves
Al Shabab: half-time lead 7%, second-half goals 0.60. Al Najma: half-time lead 7%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Al Shabab: 61-75 (4 goals). Al Najma: 46-60 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 3.09 goals per match, BTTS 61%, Over 2.5 58%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 Shabab, despite a lower position in the table, presents decidedly better form and statistics compared to Al Najma. The hosts win 29% of home matches and maintain a positive goal difference at their own stadium (-3 GD), whereas the visitors have not achieved a single away victory this season (0% Win%) and concede an average of 2.25 goals per match. Al Najma loses 88% of their away matches, confirmed by a streak of eight consecutive away defeats. Al Shabab's advantage in expected goals (xG 1.73 vs 1.03) and significantly better scoring efficiency at home (1.43 vs 0.88 goals/match) further support predictions for a home win. Although Al Shabab is not in peak form, the distinct weakness of the visitors, who have earned just 0.4 points per game in the last five matches, makes them the favorites in this duel.
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 Shabab | Al Najma | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.34 |
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 Shabab is 50% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Al Shabab · 0.4 pts / match - Al Najma
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 15% better for: goals scored per match.
0.93 goals / match - Al Shabab · 1.07 goals / match - Al Najma
Al Shabab is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - Al Shabab · 2.2 goals / match - Al Najma
Al Shabab scores in 67% of matches (10 of 15 matches), while Al Najma keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 15 matches).
Al Najma scores in 73% of matches (11 of 15 matches), while Al Shabab keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 15 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 Shabab
Over / Under - Al Najma
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 Najma is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.6 pts / match - Al Shabab · 0.67 pts / match - Al Najma
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Shabab - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 7% of matches and wins 13%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Najma - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 7% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -7 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* 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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - 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 Shabab
Al Najma
* 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 Shabab | Liga | Al Najma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.60 | 3.09 | ▲ 3.27 |
| Both teams scored | • 60% | 61% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 58% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 21% | ▼ 7% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 73% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 81% | ▲ 87% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Shabab vs Al Najma?
The Professional League match finished Al Shabab 0:0 Al Najma. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Shabab vs Al Najma?
Al Shabab score 0.93 goals per game on average and Al Najma 1.07. The Professional League average is 3.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 58% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Al Shabab's matches and 73% of Al Najma's.
What form are Al Shabab and Al Najma in?
Over the last 5 games Al Shabab have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Al Najma 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Shabab vs Al Najma?
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.