Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM Predictions

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Pro LeaguePro League ยท Saudi-Arabia
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Al-Ittihad FC

Al-Ittihad FC

AI Predicted Score

2 - 1

NEOM

NEOM

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday, 5 Nov 2026 at 20:00 GMT+3 (venue time) ยท 17:00 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah

Win Probability (1X2)

Al-Ittihad FC 52%Draw 28%NEOM 20%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Al-Ittihad FC Win

Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM: Match Preview

Al-Ittihad FC arrive in strong form, having won three straight and sitting fourth in the table with 23 points from 10 matches. Their home record is unbeaten (4W, 1D), and their attack has fired in 10 goals at King Abdullah Sports City. NEOM, sixth with 19 points from 11, have been more erratic, alternating wins and losses but showing resilience on the road, conceding only three times in five away league fixtures.

Statistically, Al-Ittihad FC's attack is the standout: 2.2 goals per game and 16.6 shots per match over their last five, with no blanks and four BTTS outcomes. NEOM's away defence is disciplined (0.6 goals conceded per away game), but their attack is less potent, averaging just 1.0 goal per game in their last five and failing to score twice. The set-piece trend also favours Al-Ittihad, with 6.4 corners per game recently, while NEOM's attacking set-piece output is modest.

The model expects Al-Ittihad FC to control territory and shot volume, with a high probability of scoring first. However, NEOM's defensive structure and first-half scoring (six first-half goals in their last five) could keep them in the contest early. The likeliest outcome is a home win in a match that stays competitive into the second half, with a moderate goal count and a realistic chance both sides find the net.

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Al-Ittihad FC1.80

Expected goals ยท model says 1.80

NEOM1.10

Expected goals ยท model says 1.10

Win Probability
Al-Ittihad FC 54% Draw 23% NEOM 23%

Over 2.5 Goals

55%

BTTS: Yes

56%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 1-0 ยท 2-1

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Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
52%
28%
20%
Al-Ittihad FC 52%Draw 28%NEOM 20%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
56%
44%
Over 2.5 56%Under 2.5 44%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
63%
37%
Over 9.5 63%Under 9.5 37%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM that most previews miss.

  • 1Al-Ittihad FC's home matches average exactly 3.0 goals per game (10 scored, 5 conceded in 5 matches).
  • 2NEOM have conceded just 0.6 goals per away league game, but their last five overall see them allowing 1.0 per match.
  • 3Both previous H2H meetings produced at least four goals, but NEOM's season over 2.5 goal rate is just 27%.

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The Case For This Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM Prediction

This fixture pits Al-Ittihad FC's robust home attack against a NEOM side that has travelled well defensively but lacks consistent away firepower. The data points to a match where the home side's superior shot volume and goal output should tilt the balance, though NEOM's ability to keep games tight on the road could frustrate for long spells.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • โ†’Al-Ittihad FC average 2.2 goals scored per game over their last 5 matches, with no failed-to-score in that span.
  • โ†’Both prior H2H meetings have seen at least four goals, but season-long rates suggest a lower scoring baseline.

Defence

  • โ†’NEOM have conceded just 3 goals in 5 away league matches this season, but scored only 5 themselves.

๐Ÿšฉ Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM Corners Prediction

medium confidence
10.8expected total corners
Over 63%
Under 37%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.6 corners for Al-Ittihad FC and 5.2 for NEOM, for an expected total of 10.8. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (63%). Over 8.5: 75% ยท Over 10.5: 51%.

How Al-Ittihad FC and NEOM Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

Al-Ittihad FCAl-Ittihad FClast 5 matches
Youssef En-Nesyrisub/out
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

Houssem AouarXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

G. IlenikhenaXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

G. WijnaldumXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Richard Rรญos MontoyaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. BergwijnXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

NEOMNEOMlast 5 matches
A. Lacazette
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

S. Benrahma
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

G. Masouras
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. Al Dossary
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Al-Ittihad FC are on a three-match winning streak, scoring eight goals in that run and remaining unbeaten at home in the league. NEOM have alternated wins and losses in their last five, with two clean sheets but also two games where they failed to score, reflecting a more volatile recent trajectory.

Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM โ€” Last 10 Matches

Al-Ittihad FCAl-Ittihad FCLast 10 results
W2-0
W4-1
L2-3
W3-1
W2-1
W2-1
D0-0
W3-2
W1-0
D1-1
Wvs Al Diriyah2-0
W@ Al-Ettifaq4-1
L@ Al-Hilal Saudi FC2-3
W@ Al-Faisaly FC3-1
Wvs Al-Fayha2-1
Wvs Al-Nassr2-1
D@ Al-Fateh0-0
Wvs Al-Hazm3-2
W@ Al-Qadisiyah FC1-0
Dvs Al Kholood1-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form โ€” 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack โ€” 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +High-volume attack โ€” 17 shots/game
NEOMNEOMLast 10 results
W2-0
L0-1
L0-1
D1-1
W4-2
W2-0
W3-0
L0-1
L0-2
W2-0
Wvs Abha2-0
L@ Al-Nassr0-1
Lvs Al-Ettifaq0-1
D@ Al-Hazm1-1
Wvs Al-Fateh4-2
W@ Al-Hilal Saudi FC2-0
Wvs Al Khaleej Saihat3-0
L@ Al Riyadh0-1
Lvs Al-Qadisiyah FC0-2
W@ Al-Faisaly FC2-0

Concerns

  • โˆ’Inconsistent โ€” 3+ losses in last 5

What History Says: Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM

The head-to-head record is split, with each side winning away once in high-scoring contests (3-4 and 1-3). However, those results are outliers compared to both teams' season averages, which point to a more moderate goal environment.

Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM Head-to-Head History

Last 2 meetings between these sides

1

Al-Ittihad FC wins

0

Draws

1

NEOM wins

50%0% draws50%
8 Apr 26Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM3-4
31 Dec 25NEOM vs Al-Ittihad FC1-3

Things to Watch: Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM

  • โš ๏ธNo bookmaker odds available, so value edges cannot be calculated.
  • โš ๏ธNEOM's attack is volatile, with two blanks in the last five; if they score early, game state could shift.
  • โš ๏ธRecent H2H matches were unusually high-scoring compared to both teams' season averages.

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Final Verdict

Al-Ittihad FC 2โ€“1 NEOM

Al-Ittihad FC are projected to edge this 2-1, with their home attack (2.2 goals per game in the last five, unbeaten at home) the single strongest factor. The main risk is NEOM's defensive discipline away from home, which could suppress the goal count or frustrate the hosts if an early breakthrough doesn't arrive.

Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM: Common Questions

Who will win Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM?

Al-Ittihad FC are favoured with a 52% probability of victory, reflecting their unbeaten home record and 2.2 goals per game in recent matches. NEOM's away defence is strong, but their attack is inconsistent, giving the hosts the edge.

Will both teams score in Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM?

There's a 54% chance both teams score, as Al-Ittihad FC have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 5, and both prior H2H meetings featured goals for each side. NEOM have failed to score in two of their last five, so it's not a lock.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in this match?

The model gives a 56% probability for over 2.5 goals, driven by Al-Ittihad FC's 60% over 2.5 rate this season and their recent attacking form. NEOM's matches are lower scoring on average, so the edge is modest.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Al-Ittihad FC vs NEOM: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline โ€” season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 29 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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