NEOM vs Al Khaleej Saihat
Match recap
NEOM beat Al Khaleej Saihat 3–0 in their Pro League fixture. Lacazette, Muhannad Al Saad, and Koné scored for NEOM. Expected-goals data put the chance balance at 1.33 for NEOM versus 0.22 for Al Khaleej Saihat. NEOM sit 6th in the Pro League table while Al Khaleej Saihat are 10th.
Fipster’s pre-match call
Predicted
4-0 NEOM win
Actual
3–0
Outcome probability
NEOM and Al Khaleej Saihat face off in the Regular Season - 5 of the 2026 competition. NEOM have been impressive this season, while Al Khaleej Saihat have struggled to find their footing.
Match factors
NEOM's attacking midfield trio in strong form
Koné and Al Saad combine goal threat and assists, linking well with Lacazette up front
Lacazette's prolific home scoring
Lacazette has 3 goals in last 2 home matches, exceeding league attacker average
NEOM's recent strong home form
NEOM averages 2.3 goals per home game with a 71% win rate, supporting predicted 4-0 score
Defensive solidity from NEOM's backline
Zézé and Sarr have high duel win rates and passing accuracy, likely to stifle Al Khaleej attacks
Al Khaleej Saihat's low scoring output
Top scorer King has only 2 goals in 4 games; team averages 0.4 goals per game, limiting threat
The context
NEOM currently sit 5th in the league with 16 points from 8 games, boasting a strong goal difference of +14. In contrast, Al Khaleej Saihat are 13th with just 6 points and a modest goal record. Their head-to-head history shows NEOM with one win and one draw from two meetings, indicating a clear edge.
Key insights
Alexandre Lacazette
NEOM
Top scorer for NEOM with 5 goals in 8 games, including 3 in last 2 home matches, showing clinical finishing at home.
Pro League 26/275 goals in 8 appearances, 0.625 goals/game
Amadou Koné
NEOM
Key attacking midfielder with 4 goals and 1 assist in 8 games, linking well with Lacazette and driving NEOM's attack.
Pro League 26/274 goals in 8 appearances, 0.5 goals/game
- N
N. Zézé
NEOM
Defensive stalwart with 527 passes at 90% accuracy and strong duel win rate, providing solidity at the back.
Pro League 26/27527 passes, 90% accuracy
- J
Joshua King
Al Khaleej Saihat
Top scorer for Al Khaleej Saihat with 2 goals in 4 games, but limited support from the rest of the team.
Pro League 26/272 goals in 4 appearances, 0.5 goals/game
Analysis
NEOM's attacking midfield trio, led by Amadou Koné and supported by Muhannad Al Saad, link up effectively with top scorer Alexandre Lacazette, who has netted 5 goals this season including 3 in his last two home matches. Defensively, NEOM's backline, featuring N. Zézé and M. Sarr, offers solidity with high duel win rates and passing accuracy, likely to frustrate Al Khaleej's limited attacking threats. Al Khaleej Saihat's top scorer Joshua King has only 2 goals in 4 games, reflecting their low scoring output and limited offensive threat.
Key facts
- 1.NEOM are 5th in the league with 16 points from 8 games (W5 D1 L2).
- 2.Al Khaleej Saihat are 13th with 6 points from 8 games (W0 D6 L2).
- 3.NEOM have a goal difference of +14, significantly better than Al Khaleej Saihat.
- 4.NEOM have won 1 and drawn 1 of their 2 head-to-head matches against Al Khaleej Saihat.
- 5.Alexandre Lacazette has scored 5 goals in 8 games, including 3 in the last 2 home matches.
- 6.Amadou Koné has 4 goals and 1 assist in 8 games, key to NEOM's attacking play.
- 7.NEOM's defenders N. Zézé and M. Sarr have high duel win rates and passing accuracy.
- 8.Al Khaleej Saihat's top scorer Joshua King has 2 goals in 4 games, reflecting limited threat.
Prediction
The prediction is a confident home win for NEOM with a 4-0 scoreline. The halftime score is expected to be 2-0, consistent with NEOM's strong home form and attacking efficiency. The match is also likely to see around 4 total cards, reflecting a competitive but controlled encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — NEOM
Away — Al Khaleej Saihat
No standout top scorers flagged for Al Khaleej Saihat
The verdict
NEOM's superior form, tactical cohesion, and home advantage make them clear favourites to secure a comprehensive victory over Al Khaleej Saihat. Expect a dominant display with Lacazette and Koné leading the charge.
Prediction generated 13 Oct 2026, 09:29 UTC · Fipster Model v1.163
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
Abdulmalik Al Oyayari
Yellow Card
Kouyaté
Yellow Card
Lacazette
Assist: Haroune Camara
Muhannad Al Saad
Assist: Koné
Koné
Assist: Khalil Al Absi
Mohammed Al Burayk
Majed Kanabah
Barrow
Abdulmalik Al Oyayari
Nawaf Al Saadi
Raed Al Shanqiti
Crespo
Haroune Camara
Islam Hawsawi
Khalil Al Absi
Yellow Card
Khalil Al Absi
Fulgini
Yellow Card
| # | 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 |
| 9 |  Al Kholood | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -7 | 12 |
| 10 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | -7 | 12 |
| 11 |  Al Shabab | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
Match Statistics
NEOM
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1M. BułkaG
- 2Mohammed Al BuraykD
- 5M. SarrD
- 14Khalil Al AbsiM
- 15Abdulmalik Al OyayariM
- 27Islam HawsawiD
- 44N. ZézéD
- 70Haroune CamaraF
- 72A. KonéM
- 77Muhannad Al SaadM
- 91A. LacazetteF
Substitutes
- 4Khalifah Al DawsariD
- 8Faisal Al GhamdiM
- 18Ala Al Haji
- 19Mohannad Abu TahaD
- 22A. Al AnziF
- 23V. VadaM
- 55Muhammad Al DosariD
- 75Khalid Al RammahD
- 81Luís MaximianoG
Al Khaleej Saihat
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3Mohammed Al KhabraniD
- 4K. KouyatéD
- 5Pedro RebochoD
- 8Omar MascarellM
- 12Majed KanabahM
- 18Nawaf Al SaadiM
- 19Miguel CrespoM
- 29Raed Al ShanqitiD
- 49A. MorisG
- 90Thamer Al Khaibri
- 99M. BarrowM
Substitutes
- 10A. FulginiM
- 11Saleh Al AmriF
- 14Ali Al ShaafiD
- 15Mansour HamziF
- 16Bader MunshiM
- 17Abdullah Al HafithD
- 28Hussain Al EisaF
- 39Saeed Al HamsalD
- 96Marwan Al HaidariG
NEOM
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amadou Koné | M | 90 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 |
| Muhannad Al Saad | M | 90 | 8.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1/3 |
| Nathan Zeze | D | 90 | 7.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alexandre Lacazette | F | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Malang Sarr | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Alburayk(C) | D | 45 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khalil Al-Absi | M | 88 | 7.2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| Abdulmalik Al Oyayari | M | 63 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Marcin Bułka | G | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Islam Ahmed Hawsawi | D | 82 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/4 |
| Haroune Camara | F | 82 | 6.3 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ahmed Al-Anzi | F | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al Dossari | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khalid Al Rammah | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Valentín Vada | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luís Maximiano | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ala'a Al-Hejji | M | 45 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Khalifah Al-Dawsari | D | 27 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Faisal Al-Ghamdi | M | 8 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohannad Abu Taha | D | 8 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Al Khaleej Saihat
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boubakar Kouyaté | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Omar Mascarell | M | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohammed Al-Khabrani(C) | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Anthony Moris | G | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Musa Barrow | M | 62 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2/3 |
| Miguel Crespo | M | 81 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Thamer Al Khaibri | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Raed Al Shanqiti | D | 72 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Majed Omar Kanabah | M | 45 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Nawaf Al Sadi | M | 71 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Rebocho | D | 90 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Marwan Al-Haidari | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Al Shaafi | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al-Hafith | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bader Munshi | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Saeed Al Hamsal | D | 18 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hussain Ahmed Al Issa | F | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Saleh Al-Amri | F | 28 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| Angelo Fulgini | M | 45 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
| Mansour Hamzi | F | 9 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win NEOM vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
- Fipster's AI model predicted NEOM to win against Al Khaleej Saihat.
- What score did Fipster predict for NEOM vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
- Fipster predicted a final score of NEOM 4–0 Al Khaleej Saihat.
- What were the win probabilities for NEOM vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
- Fipster's model gave NEOM a 92% chance of winning, Al Khaleej Saihat a 4% chance, and a 4% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 92% confidence — a high-confidence call.