Neom SC 1-1 Al Ettifaq: Result and Lineups, 21 May 2026

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Al Hilal	8	7	0	1	+19	21
2	Al Qadsiah	8	6	1	1	+13	19
3	Al Nassr	8	6	1	1	+12	19
4	Al Ittihad	8	5	2	1	+5	17
5	Neom SC	8	5	1	2	+7	16
6	Al Ahli SC	8	5	0	3	+10	15
7	Al Ettifaq	8	3	3	2	0	12
8	Al Kholood	8	3	3	2	-3	12
9	Al Diriyah	8	3	2	3	-1	11
10	Al Hazem	8	2	3	3	-2	9

Player	Min	G	A	Sh	On	Tkl	Y	R
Luis Maximiano	2430	0	0	-	-	-	1	0
Ahmed Hegazy ©	2143	1	0	15	5	20	4	0
Khalifah Al Dawsari	1976	1	0	5	2	44	9	2
Said Benrahma	1862	9	7	68	29	17	1	0
Alaa Hejji	1195	2	1	8	4	24	1	0

Player	Min	G	A	Sh	On	Tkl	Y	R
Marek Rodak	2880	0	0	-	-	2	3	0
Alvaro Medran	2340	1	8	17	7	35	6	0
Ahmed Khateeb Abdullah ©	2318	0	1	3	1	38	6	1
Khalid Al Ghannam	2026	11	4	32	26	27	4	0
Moussa Dembele	1737	9	2	40	23	5	2	1
Radhi Al Otaibi	1436	0	2	3	1	15	3	0
Madallah Al Olayan	923	1	1	2	1	25	0	0
Abdullah Madu	687	0	0	1	1	7	0	0
Kouka	559	1	0	14	7	1	1	0
Jalal Al Salem	125	0	0	1	-	1	0	0
Abdulhakim Maghfori	19	0	0	1	1	-	0	0
Yasir Al Shammari	1	0	0	-	-	-	0	0

Final Result

Neom SC

1 : 1

[0-1]

AlEttifaq

69'K. Al Dawsari
81'A. Al HajiA. Al Anzi

6'M. DembeleK. Al Ghannam

62%Possession38%

3Shots on Target4

4Corners0

Yellow Cards

0

Match details

Substitutions

46'M. Gluscevic↔J. CostaAl Ettifaq
55'M. Al Saad↔L. RodriguezNeom SC
62'Kouka↔M. DembeleAl Ettifaq
67'A. Al Anzi↔I. HawsawiNeom SC
67'F. Abdi↔A. Al OyayariNeom SC
69'A. Dahal↔M. Al OlayanAl Ettifaq
79'Y. Gharwi↔K. Al DawsariNeom SC
79'M. Al Burayk↔R. MessiNeom SC
90+3'F. Al Ghamdi↔M. GluscevicAl Ettifaq
90+3'A. Maghfori↔K. Al GhannamAl Ettifaq

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Our Prediction

Statistical performance models assign Al Ettifaq a 52% win probability, a 26% probability for a draw, and a 22% probability for a Neom SC victory. The model favors a controlled away win with a low overall scoreline trend.

Match Facts

Competition: Saudi Professional League
Date: Thu 21 May
Kick-off: 19:00
Stadium: King Khalid Sport City Stadium, Tabuk (Tabouk)
Capacity: 20,000
Table Position: Neom SC 5 · Al Ettifaq 7

Match Preview

The Saudi Professional League fixture between Neom SC and Al Ettifaq highlights an intricate tactical battle between a newly structured side and an established top-flight outfit. Neom SC rely on a rigid, highly defensive low-block system that prioritizes numerical superiority inside their own penalty area, seeking to minimize high-quality chances against elite forwards. Al Ettifaq arrive with a more dynamic structural setup, utilizing a 4-2-3-1 formation designed to dominate territory and break down defensive setups through patient lateral passing sequences. This performance preview tracks underlying stats to evaluate if Neom SC's compact block can withstand Al Ettifaq's tactical patience. The key to this encounter lies in the efficiency of Al Ettifaq's counter-pressing to prevent Neom SC from launching quick, direct long balls during turnover phases.

A methodical game is anticipated, with Al Ettifaq establishing early territorial dominance. Neom SC's defensive patience will be tested heavily as they look to restrict high-value shooting angles.

Al Ettifaq maintain a 78% passing accuracy rate in the opposition half.70% of Neom SC's defensive clearances are executed from central box locations.Al Ettifaq have scored in 85% of their away matches this season.The projected under 2.5 goals probability sits at a solid 58%.

Neom SC show modest attacking metrics, operating at an average of 1.05 xG per home match while heavily focusing on defensive volume. Al Ettifaq bring a strong offensive blueprint, averaging 1.55 xG away from home with a high rate of entries into the opposition box.

High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Al Ettifaq utilize deep-lying playmakers to dictate tempo and trigger wide overloads. Defensive Vulnerability Insight: Neom SC show susceptibility to rapid central combinations directly on the edge of the area. High-Impact Substitution Patterns: Al Ettifaq frequently introduce physical interior midfielders late on to protect tactical advantages.

Form and Head to Head

Neom SC

DWWWL

Al Ettifaq

DDDWL

Historical data between these two clubs is minimal, creating a unique tactical scenario where real-time adjustments will carry substantial weight.

Key Stats

Neom SC xG: 1.05, Al Ettifaq xG: 1.55Goals per match: Neom SC 0.9, Al Ettifaq 1.6Shots per game: Neom SC 8.4, Al Ettifaq 12.9

Cards and Corners

StatNeom SCAl Ettifaq

Yellow Cards

3

1

Red Cards

0

Corners

3

6

The expected low-block structure implies Neom SC will commit defensive fouls on the periphery of their block. Corner metrics will favor Al Ettifaq due to their sustained attacking pressure.

Verdict

Al Ettifaq's superior technical roster and territorial dominance position them as favorites. Their patience in breaking down low blocks should see them find the necessary breakthrough to secure all three points.