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:
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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%).
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 5 Selected Experts predict this event. Al-Najma (votes: 3 - 60%). Tie (votes: 2 - 40%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 4 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • O/U 2.5 - under (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
    • DC - Al-Riyadh (1.36) (votes: 2 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 7 Selected Experts 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 Nassr ✔ 30261381:216079
    2Al Hilal29218076:255171
    3Al Ahli SC29206355:223366
    4Al Qadsiah30198371:314065
    5Al Taawon30147952:401249
    6Al Ittihad29146947:38948
    7Al Ettifaq301361144:51-745
    8Neom SC301171238:42-440
    9Al Hazem301081234:50-1638
    10Al Fayha30981336:46-1035
    11Al Khaleej29971349:48134
    12Al Shabab297111137:43-632
    13Al Fateh29881336:49-1332
    14Al Kholood30931839:58-1930
    15Damac305111427:47-2026
    16Al Riyadh30581730:58-2823
    17Al Okhdood30442224:64-4016
    18Al Najma ✔ 30252329:72-4311

          Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (League phase: )
          Relegation ~ Division 1

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Al Nassr is Qualified for AFC Champions League (League phase )
    Al Najma is Relegated to Division 1