Neom SC vs Al Ittihad: match statistics
Al Ittihad displays significantly superior form in away fixtures, recording a 50% win rate and remaining undefeated on the road this season. The visitors average 2.75 goals per away game while dominating possession (63% vs 52%), confirming their offensive efficiency. Neom SC holds a negative goal difference at home (-2) and concedes an average of 1.6 goals per home match, which—given Al Ittihad's high clinical edge (20% shot conversion)—could be decisive. The form guide over the last five matches also favors the visitors (2.4 points per game vs 1.6), who have won their last three encounters. Al Ittihad's higher expected goals (xG) in away matches (1.71 vs 1.35 for the hosts at home) and positive goal difference (+4) on the road indicate an advantage for the visitors in this clash.
Neom SC vs Al Ittihad: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Neom SC played Al Ittihad in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 31 December 2025. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Neom SC: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Al Ittihad: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Neom SC scores 1.50 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Al Ittihad scores 1.90 and concedes 1.50. League average: 3.00 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Neom SC 80%, Al Ittihad 50%. Over 2.5: Neom SC 60%, Al Ittihad 40%. League level: BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Al Ittihad has higher xG: 1.68 vs 1.33. Neom SC: 12.6 shots per match, Al Ittihad: 13.4.
Match halves
Neom SC: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80. Al Ittihad: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Neom SC: 76-90+ (4 goals). Al Ittihad: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 3.00 goals per match, BTTS 63%, Over 2.5 55%.
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 Ittihad displays significantly superior form in away fixtures, recording a 50% win rate and remaining undefeated on the road this season. The visitors average 2.75 goals per away game while dominating possession (63% vs 52%), confirming their offensive efficiency. Neom SC holds a negative goal difference at home (-2) and concedes an average of 1.6 goals per home match, which—given Al Ittihad's high clinical edge (20% shot conversion)—could be decisive. The form guide over the last five matches also favors the visitors (2.4 points per game vs 1.6), who have won their last three encounters. Al Ittihad's higher expected goals (xG) in away matches (1.71 vs 1.35 for the hosts at home) and positive goal difference (+4) on the road indicate an advantage for the visitors in this clash.
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
| Neom SC | Al Ittihad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Neom SC · 1.4 pts / match - Al Ittihad
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 Ittihad is 27% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Neom SC · 1.9 goals / match - Al Ittihad
Neom SC scores in 90% of matches (9 of 10 matches), while Al Ittihad keeps a clean sheet in 20% (2 of 10 matches).
Al Ittihad scores in 70% of matches (7 of 10 matches), while Neom SC keeps a clean sheet in 10% (1 of 10 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 - Neom SC
Over / Under - Al Ittihad
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.6 pts / match - Neom SC · 1.4 pts / match - Al Ittihad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Neom SC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 50%. 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.
Al Ittihad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Neom SC
Al Ittihad
* 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
| Neom SC | Liga | Al Ittihad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.00 | 3.00 | ▲ 3.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 63% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 55% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 22% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 70% | 74% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 77% | ▲ 90% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Neom SC vs Al Ittihad?
The Professional League match finished Neom SC 1:3 Al Ittihad. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Neom SC vs Al Ittihad?
Neom SC score 1.50 goals per game on average and Al Ittihad 1.90. The Professional League average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Neom SC's matches and 50% of Al Ittihad's.
What form are Neom SC and Al Ittihad in?
Over the last 5 games Neom SC have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Al Ittihad 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Neom SC vs Al Ittihad?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Neom SC vs Al Ittihad: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.