Pro League · 2025Wed, 20 May 2026 18:00
Al Najma
1 : 0
Al Shabab
Full time
Match recap
Al Najma secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Al Shabab in a tightly contested Pro League encounter. The match, played on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, saw both teams battle fiercely for control, with much of the first half a midfield struggle. Momentum shifted slightly in Al Najma's favour after the break, as they began to carve out clearer opportunities. This increased pressure ultimately paid off as they broke the deadlock. Despite Al Shabab's late efforts to find an equalizer, Al Najma's defence held firm to claim all three points. This hard-fought win could prove vital in their league campaign, while Al Shabab will be left to rue missed chances.
Markets (closing odds)
Match Result
Home4.55
Draw4.06
Away1.48
Away Team Goals 0.5
Over 0.51.05
Under 0.56.53
Away Team Goals 1
Over 11.05
Under 15.48
Away Team Goals O/U 1.5
Over 1.51.40
Under 1.52.39
Away Team Goals 2
Over 21.74
Under 21.78
Away Team Goals 2.5
Over 2.52.37
Under 2.51.41
Events
- 20'Var — Rakan Al-Tulayhi (Card reviewed)
- 21'Card — Rakan Al-Tulayhi (Yellow Card)
- 23'Card — Wesley Hoedt (Yellow Card)
- 30'Card — Abdulaziz Al Harabi (Yellow Card)
- 41'Var — Rakan Al-Tulayhi (Penalty confirmed)
- 45'Card — Mohammed Al Fatil (Yellow Card)
- 45'Goal — Lazaro (Penalty)
- 46'subst — A. Azaizeh (Substitution 1)
- 49'Card — Nawaf Al-Hawsawi (Yellow Card)
- 52'Card — Haroune Camara (Yellow Card)
- 59'subst — A. Makki (Substitution 2)
- 71'subst — B. Al Sayyali (Substitution 3)
- 77'subst — R. Al Tulayhi (Substitution 1)
- 83'subst — A. Al Bulayhi (Substitution 4)
- 84'subst — N. Al Hawsawi (Substitution 2)
- 88'Card — Nasser Al Haleel (Yellow Card)
- 90'Card — Lázaro (Yellow Card)
- 90'subst — Lazaro (Substitution 3)
Match statistics
4Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal3
12Total Shots8
4Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox6
3Shots outsidebox2
13Fouls10
8Corner Kicks9
2Offsides3
36%Ball Possession64%
6Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves3
244Total passes444
190Passes accurate386
78%Passes %87%
1.39expected_goals0.94
-0.01goals_prevented-0.01
Lineups
Al Najma5-4-1- W. Al EneziG
- S. Al Essa
- N. Al Haleel
- M. Al FatilD
- K. Al ShammariD
- N. Al Hawsawi
- R. Al TulayhiM
- A. Al HarabiM
- D. TijanicM
- LazaroM
- Felippe CardosoF
Al Shabab4-1-4-1- Marcelo GroheG
- A. MakkiD
- W. HoedtD
- A. Al BulayhiD
- S. BalobaidD
- J. BrownhillM
- A. AzaizehM
- B. Al SayyaliM
- Y. AdliM
- H. Al Hammami
- H. CamaraF
Form
Al Najma — last 5 home
DLWLL
Al Shabab — last 5 away
LDDDD
Head to head
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Standings — Pro League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Nassr | 33 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 87:27 | 83 |
| 2 |  Al-Hilal Saudi F | 32 | 23 | 9 | 0 | 82:27 | 78 |
| 3 |  Al-Ahli Jeddah | 32 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 64:24 | 75 |
| 4 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 33 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 78:33 | 74 |
| 5 |  Al-Ittihad FC | 32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 52:40 | 55 |
| 6 |  Al Taawon | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 58:43 | 52 |
| 7 |  Al-Ettifaq | 33 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 50:54 | 49 |
| 8 |  NEOM | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 42:45 | 44 |
| 9 |  Al-Hazm | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 36:57 | 39 |
| 10 |  Al-Fayha | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 41:50 | 38 |
| 11 |  Al Khaleej Saiha | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 52:55 | 37 |
| 12 |  Al-Fateh | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 41:55 | 36 |
| 13 |  Al Kholood | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 39:58 | 32 |
| 14 | Al Shabab | 32 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 41:54 | 32 |
| 15 |  Damac | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 28:51 | 26 |
| 16 |  Al Riyadh | 32 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 33:62 | 26 |
| 17 |  Al Okhdood | 32 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 24:68 | 17 |
| 18 | Al Najma | 33 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 31:76 | 13 |