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NEOM vs Abha Prediction, Tips & Odds

NEOM vs Abha

Pro LeagueRegular Season - 11
NEOM
#6 · Pro League
LLWDW
VS
King Khalid Sport City Stadium, Tabuk
Abha
#18 · Pro League
LDLLL
★ OUR PICK
NEOM to Win
Strong home form and superior underlying numbers over Abha make NEOM the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.56
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.51 (implied 66.3%) for NEOM to Win. Our experts calculate a 68.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.45). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (68.8% vs 66.3%), driven by NEOM's stronger form and superior underlying numbers. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours NEOM to win this match against Abha, projecting a scoreline of 2-0. NEOM currently sits in a solid fifth place in the league, having accumulated 16 points from eight matches. Their season has been characterized by a strong attack, scoring 14 goals while conceding only 7, resulting in a goal difference of +7. With three wins in their last five matches, NEOM has shown resilience and a capacity to secure points even in challenging situations. In contrast, Abha finds itself at the bottom of the league, occupying 18th place with just 2 points from seven games. Their performance has been disappointing, failing to register a win and suffering five losses, which has contributed to a goal difference of -8. With only 5 goals scored against 13 conceded, Abha's struggles in both defence and attack have left them in a precarious position as they seek their first victory of the season. According to the model, NEOM has a strong win probability, reflecting their current form and standings. However, one caveat is that if Abha manages to tighten their defence and capitalize on any mistakes, they could pose an unexpected challenge. The full methodology of our prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model evaluates fixtures based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
NEOM Win63%1.51
Draw21%4.01
Abha Win16%5.39
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7650.9%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.7050.7%

Combined goal output is high (2.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
NEOM 1-0 Abha
6.9714.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
NEOM -1.5
2.5043%

NEOM have been the stronger side, winning 46% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
6.97
14.4%
2-0
7.41
13.5%
2-1
7.57
13.3%
1-1
7.57
13.3%
3-0
10.86
9.2%
3-1
11.39
8.8%

Our model projects a 1-0 NEOM win as the most likely scoreline at 14.4% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature NEOM clean sheets, in line with their 31% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
NEOM
-0.0
1.19
Abha
+0.0
4.22
NEOM
-1.5
2.50
Abha
+1.5
11.00

Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. NEOM are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

NEOM vs Abha
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.493.905.251.642.081.721.95
Betfair
1.504.206.001.732.101.802.00
Pinnacle
1.504.345.581.722.10——
SBO
1.453.674.84————
William Hill
1.533.804.80——1.731.95
Bet365
1.503.805.251.702.101.801.91
1xBet
1.564.085.481.672.121.721.98
Betano
1.554.305.801.752.121.821.93
BetVictor
1.504.005.501.672.031.751.95

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
91.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
76.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
50.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
34.3%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNEOM or Draw
84%1.12
12NEOM or Abha
79%1.19
X2Draw or Abha
37%2.37

Head to Head

Last 2 Meetings (NEOM leads 1-0)
1 NEOM1 Draw0 Abha
Jan 25
NEOM
2-2
Abha
Division 1
Aug 24
Abha
0-2
NEOM
Division 1

The head-to-head record between NEOM and Abha stands at 1 win for NEOM, 1 draw, and no wins for Abha across their last two matches. The scorelines indicate a competitive dynamic, with one match ending in a 2-2 draw and the other resulting in a 2-0 victory for NEOM. This suggests that while NEOM has had the upper hand, the drawn match reflects a closely contested encounter. Abha has not secured a win against NEOM in this sample, which may influence their confidence in future matchups.

Pro League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Al-Qadisiyah FC
108112491525
WWWDW
2
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
98012772024
WWWLW
3
Al-Nassr
97112071322
WWDWL
4
Al-Ittihad FC
96211810820
WLWWW
5
Al-Ahli Jeddah
960323121118
WWWLW
6
NEOM
10514149516
LLDWW
16
Al-Fateh
111371023-136
LLWLL
17
Al Taawon
10046417-134
LDLLL
18
Abha
8026615-92
LDLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
NEOMHome
3W0D2L
5 playedGF 9 · GA 61.80 pts/game
AbhaAway
0W1D4L
5 playedGF 4 · GA 110.20 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NEOMAbha
1.4Goals p.g.1
1.03Goals conceded p.g.1.45
31%Clean sheets25%
46%Win rate30%
2.43Avg goals in match2.45
1.27xG per game0.72
0.38xGA per game-0.45
53%Possession %45%
3.8Shots on target / game2.8
4.8Corners per game2.9
NEOM
Recent Form

NEOM have won 9 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to NEOM 0-1 and beat NEOM 4-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 16W 8D 11L from the last 35 games (46% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: NEOMAll competitions
20 Oct
Al-Nassr
1-0
NEOM
Pro League
17 Oct
NEOM
0-1
Al-Ettifaq
Pro League
13 Oct
NEOM
4-0
Al Sha'ab Hadhramaut
AGCFF Gulf Champions League
10 Oct
Al-Hazm
1-1
NEOM
Pro League
13 Sept
NEOM
4-2
Al-Fateh
Pro League
07 Sept
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
0-2
NEOM
Pro League
16
Win
46%
8
Draw
23%
11
Lost
31%
Abha
Recent Form

Abha have won 3 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 3 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Abha 2-1 and drew with Al Diriyah 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 6W 4D 10L from the last 20 games (30% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: AbhaAll competitions
16 Oct
Al-Qadisiyah FC
2-1
Abha
Pro League
13 Sept
Al Diriyah
0-0
Abha
Pro League
09 Sept
Al-Nassr
2-1
Abha
Pro League
04 Sept
Abha
0-1
Al-Ettifaq
Pro League
28 Aug
Al-Fayha
3-2
Abha
Pro League
25 Aug
Abha
1-1
Al Khaleej Saihat
Pro League
6
Win
30%
4
Draw
20%
10
Lost
50%

Lineups

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Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

NEOM

No reported absences

Abha

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
NEOM Win1.51 (63.2%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals1.70 (50.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.09 (49.3%)
Both Teams Score1.76 (50.9%)
BTTS No1.95 (49.1%)
Speculative
Draw4.01 (20.6%)
Abha Win5.39 (16.2%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

NEOM have averaged 4.8 corners per match at home; Abha 2.9 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

NEOM have generated 1.27 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 46% of them. They put 3.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. NEOM player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
NEOM to Win

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.