Predictions & Statistics

With 45 points from 30 games and a place of 7, Al-Ettifaq still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 13 wins, 6 draws, and 11 defeats with a 44:51 goal balance points toward mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on G. Wijnaldum (15 goals), K. Al Ghannam (11 goals), M. Dembele (6 goals), with creative support from G. Wijnaldum (6 assists), K. Al Ghannam (5 assists), Álvaro Medrán (5 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 7 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, which indicates a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

Al Najma approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 18 with 11 points from 30 matches. Their record of 2 wins, 5 draws, and 23 losses, together with goals at 29:72, reflects poor form with results showing a clear downward trend. Much of their threat comes through Lazaro (6 goals), R. Al Tulayhi (4 goals), A. Jasim (3 goals), with creative support from Felippe Cardoso (4 assists), R. Al Tulayhi (3 assists), D. Tijanic (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 0 wins, 2 draws, and 13 losses points to a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.