Al Najma
Al-Fateh
Team Overview
In their latest Pro League match, Al-Fateh faced Al Riyadh away and suffered a narrow defeat, losing 0-1. This result continues a troubling trend for the home side, who have struggled to find form recently.
Match statistics (Al Riyadh vs Al-Fateh):
Team Overview
Al Najma played to a 2-2 draw against Al-Hazm in their most recent Pro League outing, a match that showcased their struggle to secure a win as they remain winless in their last nine matches.
Match statistics (Al Najma vs Al-Hazm):
Al-Fateh has struggled in their recent matches, recording only 1 win in their last 5 games, with a total of 5 goals scored and 7 conceded. Their average goals per game stands at 1.0, indicating a lack of offensive firepower. In contrast, Al Najma has shown slightly better form, scoring 6 goals and conceding 8 in their last 5 matches, averaging 1.2 goals per game. This suggests that while both teams have defensive vulnerabilities, Al Najma has been marginally more effective in attack.
In their previous head-to-head encounter, the teams drew 1-1, with both sides showing similar attacking capabilities, each achieving an expected goals (xG) of 1.65. The match also featured 9 corners for each team, indicating a balanced contest. Al-Fateh's recent matches have seen them concede an average of 1.4 goals per game, while Al Najma has conceded 1.6 goals per game on average. This trend suggests that both defenses could be tested in the upcoming match.
In terms of tactical expectations, Al-Fateh may adopt a more defensive approach, looking to absorb pressure and hit on the counter, while Al Najma is likely to dominate possession and create chances through their wing play. The effectiveness of Al Najma's midfield in controlling the game will be crucial in determining the match outcome.
Al-Fateh
1
0
1
Al Najma
1
1
0
F. Pacheco
G
Z. Al Jari
D
J. Fernandes
D
M. Qasheesh
D
S. Baattia
M
Z. Youssouf
M
M. Vargas
M
S. Bendebka
M
Wesley Delgado
M
M. Batna
F
F. Al Zubaidi
—
Victor Braga
G
N. Al Haleel
—
M. Al Fatil
D
Samir Caetano
D
S. Al Essa
—
A. Al Harabi
M
N. Dunga
M
K. Al Subaie
—
R. Al Tulayhi
F
A. Jasim
F
Felippe Cardoso
F
