Al Khaleej Saihat vs NEOM Result
Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Al Khaleej Saihat
Full Time
NEOM
📍 Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam
🗓️ Saturday, 21 Feb 2026 at 19:00
😅 AI Prediction Report
CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
1 - 1
Actual
0 - 1
💰 Bet Results0/1 hit
Late Lacazette Strike Seals NEOM Victory Over 10-Man Al Khaleej
NEOM left it late but ultimately claimed all three points with a dramatic 88th-minute winner from Alexandre Lacazette, breaking the deadlock against a resolute but outgunned Al Khaleej Saihat side. The visitors dominated possession with 60% and peppered the home goal with 14 shots—eight of them on target—but found Anthony Moris in inspired form until the dying moments. Al Khaleej, meanwhile, struggled to create meaningful chances, failing to register a single shot on target and finishing the match with ten men after a late red card compounded their woes. The match at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium was a tactical battle, with NEOM’s 4-2-3-1 formation eventually overwhelming Al Khaleej’s compact 4-4-2. Despite their defensive discipline, Al Khaleej’s resistance was finally broken just before stoppage time, as NEOM’s relentless pressure paid off. The result keeps NEOM’s momentum alive in the Pro League, while Al Khaleej are left to rue their lack of attacking threat and late discipline issues.
Al Khaleej Saihat
Al Khaleej Saihat set up defensively in a 4-4-2, focusing on containment and compactness. They managed to frustrate NEOM for most of the match, with Anthony Moris making several key saves. However, their inability to transition into attack was glaring, as they failed to register a shot on target from just three attempts. Their discipline faltered late on, with three yellow cards and a red, leaving them a man down for the crucial closing stages.
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NEOM
NEOM controlled the tempo from start to finish, dictating play with 60% possession and creating a host of chances. Their 4-2-3-1 allowed for fluid movement in midfield and consistent service to Alexandre Lacazette, who eventually found the breakthrough. The team’s patience and pressing intensity wore down Al Khaleej’s resistance, and their defensive line, marshaled by Ahmed Hegazy, rarely looked troubled.
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Key Moments
45' — Yellow Card
Majed Omar Kanabah booked for a tactical foul, highlighting Al Khaleej's defensive approach.
67' — Yellow Card
Ahmad Asiri shown yellow as NEOM's pressure intensified.
75' — Yellow Card
Third Al Khaleej player booked, further evidence of their backs-to-the-wall defending.
85' — Red Card
Al Khaleej reduced to ten men after a late dismissal, leaving them vulnerable.
88' — Goal
Alexandre Lacazette finally breaks the deadlock, finishing off a sustained NEOM attack.
Tactical Analysis
Al Khaleej’s 4-4-2 was designed for defensive solidity, with two banks of four sitting deep and narrow to deny NEOM space between the lines. Their midfielders tracked runners diligently, but the lack of attacking outlets meant they rarely threatened on the break. NEOM’s 4-2-3-1, by contrast, allowed them to overload central areas and stretch Al Khaleej horizontally, with Luciano Rodríguez and Salman Al-Faraj orchestrating play. NEOM’s fullbacks pushed high, pinning Al Khaleej’s wide men back and creating overloads. Substitutions from both sides reflected the game’s pattern: Al Khaleej brought on fresh legs to shore up their defense, while NEOM introduced attacking options to increase their threat. Ultimately, NEOM’s patience and tactical flexibility paid off, as they capitalized on the numerical advantage and relentless pressure to snatch a late winner.
Turning Point
The red card to Al Khaleej in the 85th minute, which immediately preceded NEOM’s decisive goal.
Man of the Match
Alexandre Lacazette
Persisted throughout and scored the vital late winner that separated the sides.