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As Al-Najma Unaizah prepares to host Al-Shabab Riyadh on May 20, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with contrasting recent performances. Al-Najma is struggling, having not secured a victory in their last five outings. This lack of momentum could weigh heavily on their tactical execution, as they look to capitalize on home advantage against a competitive opponent.
On the other hand, Al-Shabab Riyadh has managed a solitary win in their last five matches, indicating a need for improvement but also demonstrating potential for resurgence. Their recent form suggests they may carry a slight edge, particularly with odds reflecting their status as favorites at 1.44 for an away win compared to Al-Najma’s odds of 5.48.
Tactically, Al-Shabab is characterized by their ability to transition quickly from defense to attack, a strategy that could exploit Al-Najma’s current vulnerabilities. With a model prediction assigning a 58.8% probability to an away win, along with a projected scoreline of 1:2, the odds are stacked in favor of the visitors. However, football can be unpredictable, and Al-Najma will aim to defy expectations in front of their home crowd. As the match approaches, both teams will be looking for crucial points in their league campaigns.
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| Al-Najma 16.8% |
Draw 19.3% |
Al-Shabab 64% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.53 | 4.85 | 1.45 | |
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5.5 | 4.75 | 1.45 | |
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5.85 | 4.91 | 1.44 | |
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5 | 4.4 | 1.4 | |
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5.53 | 4.97 | 1.45 |
Latest Results
| 14.05.26 Al Fateh SC – Al-Najma Unaizah – 2:0 09.05.26 Al-Najma Unaizah – Al Hazem – 2:2 04.05.26 Al-Ettifaq Dammam – Al-Najma Unaizah – 0:0 28.04.26 Al-Khaleej Club of Saihat – Al-Najma Unaizah – 3:1 23.04.26 Al-Najma Unaizah – Al-Taawoun FC – 1:2 |
17.05.26 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Ittihad Jeddah – 3:2 11.05.26 Neom SC – Al-Shabab Riyadh – 2:1 07.05.26 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Nassr Riyadh – 2:4 03.05.26 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Taawoun FC – 1:5 28.04.26 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al Fateh SC – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.01.26 Al-Shabab Riyadh – Al-Najma Unaizah – 0:0 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Al Nassr ✔ | 33 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 87:27 | 60 | 83 |
| 2 | Al Hilal ✔ | 33 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 84:27 | 57 | 81 |
| 3 | Al Ahli SC ✔ | 33 | 24 | 6 | 3 | 67:24 | 43 | 78 |
| 4 | Al Qadsiah ✔ | 33 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 78:33 | 45 | 74 |
| 5 | Al Ittihad | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 54:43 | 11 | 55 |
| 6 | Al Taawon | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 59:44 | 15 | 53 |
| 7 | Al Ettifaq ✔ | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 50:54 | -4 | 49 |
| 8 | Neom SC | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 42:47 | -5 | 44 |
| 9 | Al Hazem | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 36:57 | -21 | 39 |
| 10 | Al Fayha | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 41:53 | -12 | 38 |
| 11 | Al Khaleej | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 53:58 | -5 | 37 |
| 12 | Al Fateh | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 41:55 | -14 | 36 |
| 13 | Al Shabab | 33 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 44:56 | -12 | 35 |
| 14 | Al Kholood | 33 | 9 | 5 | 19 | 39:61 | -22 | 32 |
| 15 | Damac | 33 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 31:51 | -20 | 29 |
| 16 | Al Riyadh | 33 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 34:63 | -29 | 27 |
| 17 | Al Okhdood ✔ | 33 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 27:69 | -42 | 20 |
| 18 | Al Najma ✔ | 33 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 31:76 | -45 | 13 |
Saudi Professional League Outrights
1. Al Nassr: 1.1 (86.42%)
2. Al Hilal: 7 (13.58%)
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