Al-Hazm vs NEOM
Al-Hazm and NEOM share spoils in stalemate
Diakite and Benrahma trade strikes to settle for a draw.
Al-Hazm and NEOM played out a 1-1 draw in the Pro League, with Aboubacar Diakite putting the hosts ahead just before half-time and S. Benrahma equalising early in the second half. Despite Fipster's high-confidence prediction of an away win for NEOM, the match ended all square, defying expectations for a narrow NEOM victory.
Outcome probability
As the Saudi Professional League season rolls on, Al-Hazm and NEOM face off in a match that promises a tight contest. Both teams have shown glimpses of quality, but NEOM's recent form and attacking edge suggest they hold the upper hand.
Match factors
NEOM's attacking midfield strength vs Al-Hazm defense
NEOM's Amadou Koné and Lacazette show strong scoring and assist form, exploiting Al-Hazm's moderate defensive conceding rate
Lacazette's superior scoring rate
Lacazette's 0.5 goals per game surpass league attacker average of 0.2, boosting NEOM's scoring potential
NEOM's recent winning form and scoring streak
NEOM has won 4 of 6 games, scoring in last 3 matches, indicating strong momentum for away win
Full squad availability for both teams
No confirmed injuries for either team, ensuring strongest lineups and tactical plans
The context
NEOM currently sit 6th in the league with 12 points from 6 games, boasting four wins and no draws, while Al-Hazm are 10th with 8 points from 7 games. Historically, NEOM have had the better of this fixture, winning three of their five meetings against Al-Hazm, who have managed just one victory and a single draw.
Key insights
Alexandre Lacazette
NEOM
Lacazette’s 0.5 goals per game surpass the league average for attackers, boosting NEOM’s scoring potential.
Pro League 26/273 goals in 6 appearances, 0.5 goals/game
Amadou Koné
NEOM
Koné’s high goal contribution and playmaking ability make him a key threat in midfield.
Pro League 26/273 goals in 6 appearances, 0.5 goals/game
Analysis
NEOM's attacking threat is spearheaded by Alexandre Lacazette, who has netted three goals in six appearances, including a strong home record. Midfielder Amadou Koné also contributes significantly with three goals, adding to NEOM's offensive potency. Al-Hazm's defence will need to be alert, but their moderate conceding rate and NEOM's momentum suggest a tight but controlled game. The predicted total of four cards indicates a moderately disciplined affair.
Key facts
- 1.NEOM are 6th in the league with 12 points from 6 games (W4 D0 L2).
- 2.Al-Hazm are 10th with 8 points from 7 games (W2 D2 L3).
- 3.NEOM have won 3 of 5 head-to-head matches against Al-Hazm.
- 4.Alexandre Lacazette has scored 3 goals in 6 games for NEOM.
- 5.Amadou Koné has contributed 3 goals in 6 appearances.
- 6.The predicted total number of cards is 4, indicating moderate discipline.
- 7.Halftime score prediction is 0-1, consistent with the fulltime 0-1 result.
Prediction
The forecast is for NEOM to edge out Al-Hazm with a 1-0 victory, likely taking the lead by halftime and holding on through the second half. The away side's superior form and key players' contributions make this a plausible outcome.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al-Hazm
Away — NEOM
The verdict
Expect a closely fought match with NEOM's attacking quality making the difference. Al-Hazm will be looking to frustrate, but NEOM's recent momentum and clinical finishing should see them secure all three points.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi
Yellow Card
Diakite
Assist: Al Nakhli
Koné
Muhannad Al Saad
Haroune Camara
Benrahma
Assist: Masouras
Diakite
Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi
Bendebka
Yellow Card
Abdulrahman Al-Dakheel
Yellow Card
Masouras
Sayoud
Abdulrahman Al-Dakheel
Vada
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +21 | 27 |
| 5 |  Al-Ahli Jeddah | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | +14 | 21 |
| 6 |  NEOM | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | +7 | 19 |
| 7 |  Al-Ettifaq | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 18 |
| 11 |  Al Shabab | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 12 |  Al-Hazm | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 10 |
| 13 |  Al Riyadh | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -9 | 9 |
Match Statistics
Al-Hazm
3-4-3Starting XI
- 2Saud Al RashedM
- 4Sultan TankerD
- 10A. SayoudF
- 17Bonheur MugishaD
- 22Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al DhuwayhiF
- 24A. BahM
- 27Ahmed Al NakhliM
- 28S. BendebkaM
- 29Aboubacar DiakiteF
- 34Abdulrahman Al-DakheelD
- 36J. StaněkG
Substitutes
- 3A. Ben HmidaD
- 5Mohammed IssaD
- 8M. KonatéM
- 11Waleed Al ShanqitiF
- 13Abdullah Al ShanqitiD
- 23Ibrahim ZaidG
- 77M. Al HamdaniF
- 88K. AbduljawadF
- 95Jaser AteeqD
NEOM
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1M. BułkaG
- 5M. SarrD
- 7G. MasourasM
- 15Abdulmalik Al OyayariD
- 23V. VadaM
- 27Islam HawsawiD
- 44N. ZézéD
- 70Haroune CamaraF
- 72A. KonéM
- 77Muhannad Al SaadM
- 91A. LacazetteF
Substitutes
- 2Mohammed Al BuraykD
- 4Khalifah Al DawsariD
- 6A. Al HassanM
- 8Faisal Al GhamdiM
- 10S. BenrahmaF
- 14Khalil Al AbsiF
- 33Abdulrahman DagririG
- 55Muhammad Al DosariD
- 75Khalid Al RammahD
Al-Hazm
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboubacar Diakite | F | 70 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2/2 |
| Saud Al Rashed | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ahmed Al Nakhli | M | 90 | 6.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Sultan Tanker | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulrahman Al-Dakheel | D | 91 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Al Hamdani | F | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Bah | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| A. Sayoud | F | 91 | 6.4 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| Bonheur Mugisha | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Abdul Aziz Sulaiman Al Dhuwayhi | F | 71 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| S. Bendebka | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| J. Staněk | G | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Waleed Al Shanqiti | F | 20 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Ben Hmida | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ibrahim Zaid | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jaser Ateeq | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Konaté | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al Shanqiti | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Issa | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Abduljawad | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NEOM
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Benrahma | F | 44 | 8.0 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| G. Masouras | M | 84 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0/1 |
| M. Sarr | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Bułka | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Zézé | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Lacazette | F | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/1 |
| V. Vada | M | 93 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Khalifah Al Dawsari | D | 48 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Haroune Camara | F | 46 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khalil Al Absi | F | 44 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Islam Hawsawi | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/3 |
| A. Al Hassan | M | 6 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Koné | M | 42 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulmalik Al Oyayari | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Muhannad Al Saad | M | 46 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/3 |
| Faisal Al Ghamdi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Burayk | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khalid Al Rammah | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Muhammad Al Dosari | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulrahman Dagriri | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Al-Hazm vs NEOM?
- Fipster's AI model predicted NEOM to win against Al-Hazm.
- What score did Fipster predict for Al-Hazm vs NEOM?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Al-Hazm 0–1 NEOM.
- What were the win probabilities for Al-Hazm vs NEOM?
- Fipster's model gave Al-Hazm a 7% chance of winning, NEOM a 85% chance, and a 8% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 85% confidence — a high-confidence call.