Al-Najma vs Al-Riyadh – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:1
28/01/2026 at 10:20 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Saudi Professional League - Round 19
  • Where to Watch on TV:
asiaAsiaJACO Middle East
brazilBrazilCanal GOAT
chinaChinaQQ Sports
hong-kongHong-kongon.cc
saudi-arabiaSaudi-arabiaThmanyah App, Thmanyah

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.380.37
Ball possession
68%32%
Total shots
135
Shots on target
42
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
102
Passes
89% (366/410)81% (155/192)
Yellow cards
10
Expected goals (xG)
1.380.37
xG on target (xGOT)
1.280.35
Total shots
135
Shots on target
42
Shots off target
42
Blocked shots
51
Shots inside the box
82
Shots outside the box
53
Hit the woodwork
10
Headed goals
01
Big chances
21
Corner kicks
102
Touches in opposition box
276
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
11
Free kicks
87
Passes
89% (366/410)81% (155/192)
Long passes
49% (19/39)52% (23/44)
Passes in final third
74% (89/120)49% (24/49)
Crosses
23% (8/35)17% (2/12)
Expected assists (xA)
1.040.40
Throw ins
1210
Fouls
78
Tackles
50% (4/8)88% (7/8)
Duels won
3728
Clearances
1935
Interceptions
47
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
13
xGOT faced
0.351.28
Goals prevented
-0.650.28

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 1)
  • 20', 0 - 1, Haroun S. , Toze (A),
  • 38', Al Hawsawi A. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 51', 1 - 1, Tijanic D. ,
  • 58', Haroun S. , Hassoun A. ,
  • 74', Al Harfi A. , Al Absi K. ,
  • 74', Al Boardi O. , Hazazi S. ,
  • 80', Al Dubais H. , Al Shammeri A. ,
  • 80', Vitao , Al Subaie K. ,
  • 87', Bayesh I. , Sali E. ,

Chances of winning


Al-Najma
33.9%
Draw
26.6%
Al-Riyadh
39.5%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
31.9% 28% 40.2%

Our Initial ML Estimation

31% 27.2% 41.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Al-Najma has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+2%)
  • Al-Riyadh has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Al-Najma than the current prediction. (-2.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Al-Riyadh than the current prediction. (+1.9%)
  • Al-Najma - Al-Riyadh Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.75
    (2.9)
    3.53
    (3.3)
    2.37
    (2.3)
    6.9%
    (8.3%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Al-Najma - Al-Riyadh?
  • Users Predictions: 7 users predict this event. Al-Najma will win (votes: 5 - 71.4%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 28.6%).
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 5 high ROI users predict this event. Al-Najma (votes: 3 - 60%). Tie (votes: 2 - 40%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 4 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 2.5 - under (votes: 2 - 100%) .
    • DC - Al-Riyadh (1.36) (votes: 2 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 7 high ROI users predict this event. Al-Najma (votes: 3 - 42.9%). Al-Riyadh (votes: 2 - 28.6%). Tie (votes: 2 - 28.6%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • We will watch a tense game between outsiders (ranked 18 in the zone Relegation ~ Division 1 and 16 in the zone Relegation ~ Division 1).
    • Both teams are struggling and far from their best.
    • Al-Najma may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Al-Najma won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 1:2.
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Al-Najma - Al-Riyadh were as follows:
    14.09.2025 Al-Riyadh - Al-Najma 2:1
    Latest results of Al-Najma
    25.01.2026 Al-Najma - Al-Qadisiya 1:3
    16.01.2026 Al-Najma - Al Fateh 1:1
    12.01.2026 Al Hazem - Al-Najma 3:2
    Latest results of Al-Riyadh
    25.01.2026 Al-Riyadh - Al-Hilal 1:1
    21.01.2026 Al Akhdoud - Al-Riyadh 2:2
    18.01.2026 Al-Riyadh - Al-Taawoun 1:3
    13.01.2026 Al Fateh - Al-Riyadh 3:1
    10.01.2026 Al-Riyadh - Al-Feiha 1:1
    Saudi Professional League Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Al Nassr26221371:195267
    2Al Hilal26197067:234464
    3Al Ahli SC26195251:193262
    4Al Qadsiah26186262:253760
    5Al Taawon26136747:331445
    6Al Ittihad26126841:34742
    7Al Ettifaq26116936:44-839
    8Neom SC26961131:36-533
    9Al Fayha26961134:41-733
    10Al Hazem26871129:47-1831
    11Al Khaleej26861244:44030
    12Al Shabab26781133:39-629
    13Al Fateh26771234:47-1328
    14Al Kholood26811734:48-1425
    15Damac264101224:42-1822
    16Al Riyadh26471525:49-2419
    17Al Okhdood26341922:57-3513
    18Al Najma26152023:61-388

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