Al-Fayha vs NEOM Result
Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al-Fayha
Full Time
NEOM
📍 King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Buraidah
🗓️ Wednesday, 25 Feb 2026 at 19:00
🔮 AI Prediction Report
PSYCHIC MODEPredicted
1 - 1
Actual
1 - 1
💰 Bet Results3/3 hit
Al-Fayha Battle Back to Hold NEOM in Buraidah Stalemate
Al-Fayha and NEOM played out a competitive 1-1 draw at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, with both sides enjoying spells of dominance but ultimately unable to find a decisive winner. NEOM struck first in the 13th minute, capitalizing on their early control of possession, but Al-Fayha responded strongly after the break, leveling the score just three minutes into the second half. Despite NEOM’s greater share of the ball (56% possession) and a higher number of shots (14 total, 5 on target), Al-Fayha’s resilience and tactical discipline kept the visitors at bay. Both teams saw yellow cards in a match that was physical but never boiled over, and while NEOM pressed for a late winner, Al-Fayha’s defense stood firm to secure a point.
Al-Fayha
Al-Fayha started cautiously, conceding early but grew into the game as it progressed. Their 4-2-3-1 setup provided defensive solidity, and they made the most of their limited chances, finding the net soon after halftime. While they managed only 3 shots on target from 9 attempts, their efficiency and set-piece threat (7 corners) kept NEOM on alert. The hosts showed good organization and discipline, especially after equalizing, but struggled to impose themselves in midfield and break down NEOM’s back line for a second goal.
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NEOM
NEOM began brightly, asserting control with 56% possession and registering the opening goal in the 13th minute. Their 4-2-3-1 formation allowed them to dictate play in midfield, and they created more chances than their hosts, firing 14 shots with 5 on target. However, despite their attacking impetus, they failed to convert their dominance into a second goal, with Al-Fayha’s defense proving stubborn. NEOM’s intensity dipped after halftime, and although they pressed for a winner late on, they were unable to break through again, leaving them to rue missed opportunities.
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Key Moments
13' — Goal
Luciano Rodríguez opens the scoring for NEOM, finishing a well-worked move.
48' — Goal
Yassine Benzia equalizes for Al-Fayha, capitalizing on a set-piece situation.
55' — Yellow Card
Al-Fayha’s Alfa Semedo booked for a tactical foul, halting a NEOM counter.
67' — Yellow Card
NEOM’s Ahmed Hegazy shown yellow for a late challenge on Fashion Sakala.
Tactical Analysis
Both sides lined up in matching 4-2-3-1 formations, leading to a congested midfield battle. NEOM’s double pivot of Doucouré and Al-Hejji allowed them to dominate possession and dictate the tempo, while Al-Fayha sat deeper, relying on quick transitions and set pieces to threaten. The hosts’ defensive shape frustrated NEOM, especially after the equalizer, as Smalling and Villanueva formed a resolute central partnership. Substitutions in the second half saw both managers attempt to inject energy and creativity, but neither side altered their shape significantly. NEOM pushed their full-backs higher in search of a winner, but Al-Fayha’s compactness and discipline ensured the points were shared.
Turning Point
Yassine Benzia’s equalizer in the 48th minute shifted momentum and allowed Al-Fayha to settle, ultimately securing the draw.
Man of the Match
Yassine Benzia
Delivered the vital equalizer and was a constant threat in Al-Fayha’s attacking play.