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NEOM vs Al-Fayha Prediction, Tips & Odds

NEOM vs Al-Fayha

Pro LeagueRegular Season - 1
NEOM
#13 · Pro League
WWWLD
2 - 1
King Khalid Sports City, Tabuk
Al-Fayha
#14 · Pro League
LDLLL
★ OUR PICK
NEOM to Win
Solid home form and superior underlying numbers over Al-Fayha make NEOM the value pick here.
Moneyline
1.77
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.67 (implied 60.0%) for NEOM to Win. Our experts calculate a 62.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.60). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.5% vs 60.0%), 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 against Al-Fayha, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. NEOM enters the new season with a solid recent form, having secured three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. This momentum could provide them with the confidence needed to start strong against Al-Fayha, who are currently positioned lower in the standings. In contrast, Al-Fayha has struggled recently, recording four losses and one draw in their last five matches. This poor form could weigh heavily on their performance as they begin the season. With both teams starting from scratch in the standings, Al-Fayha will need to overcome their recent difficulties to avoid a repeat of last season's struggles. The model suggests a win probability of 60% for NEOM, with a projected score of 2-1. However, one caveat is that NEOM's recent form may not translate seamlessly into the new season, as they will need to adapt to the pressures of a fresh campaign. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, and it is based on an in-house model that analyzes expected goals and actual results across 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 Win58%1.67
Draw22%3.66
Al-Fayha Win20%4.66
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.7752.5%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.8450.2%

Combined goal output is high (2.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
NEOM 1-0 Al-Fayha
6.5215.4%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 15.4% probability.

Asian Handicap
NEOM -1.5
2.8838%

NEOM have been the stronger side, winning 39% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
6.52
15.4%
1-1
6.66
15.1%
2-1
7.34
13.7%
2-0
7.48
13.4%
0-0
10.17
9.9%
0-1
11.81
8.5%

Our model projects a 1-0 NEOM win as the most likely scoreline at 15.4% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature NEOM clean sheets, in line with their 30% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
NEOM
-0.0
1.26
Al-Fayha
+0.0
3.52
NEOM
-0.5
1.66
Al-Fayha
+0.5
4.18
NEOM
-1.5
2.88
Al-Fayha
+1.5
10.00

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 Al-Fayha
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
1.703.654.751.851.931.731.95
Marathonbet
1.613.654.651.811.891.781.88
Betfair
1.673.754.751.851.851.751.95
Pinnacle
1.683.854.981.871.97
SBO
1.653.424.301.911.93
William Hill
1.623.404.501.751.95
Bet365
1.653.704.751.851.951.831.83
1xBet
1.673.784.821.831.911.781.91
Unibet
1.643.704.501.791.971.741.96
888Sport
1.623.404.501.801.851.751.95
Betano
1.753.754.801.881.981.781.95
Superbet
1.773.804.501.851.951.821.92
BetVictor
1.623.704.751.801.871.781.91

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
90.8%
Over 1.5 Goals
74.5%
Over 2.5 Goals
50.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
30.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XNEOM or Draw
80%1.17
12NEOM or Al-Fayha
78%1.24
X2Draw or Al-Fayha
42%2.09

Head to Head

Last 2 Meetings (NEOM leads 1-0)
1 NEOM1 Draw0 Al-Fayha
04 Apr
NEOM
1-0
Al-Fayha
Pro League
25 Feb
Al-Fayha
1-1
NEOM
Pro League

In the last two meetings between NEOM and Al-Fayha, NEOM has won once, and there has been one draw, while Al-Fayha has not recorded a win. The scorelines indicate a relatively tight contest, with one match finishing 1-0 in favor of NEOM and the other ending in a 1-1 draw. This suggests that while NEOM has had the upper hand, the encounters have not featured heavy scoring or lopsided results. Al-Fayha's inability to secure a victory in these recent fixtures highlights a challenge for them moving forward.

Pro League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Al-Qadisiyah FC
11003123
W
2
Al-Hazm
11002113
W
3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
11001013
W
4
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
00000000
5
Al-Ettifaq
00000000
6
Al-Ittihad FC
00000000
13
NEOM
00000000
14
Al-Fayha
00000000
16
Abha
100112-10
L
17
Al Diriyah
100101-10
L
18
Al Shabab
100113-20
L

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
NEOMHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game
Al-FayhaAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
NEOMAl-Fayha
1.22Goals p.g.1.27
1.13Goals conceded p.g.1.64
30%Clean sheets23%
39%Win rate32%
2.35Avg goals in match2.91
1.59xG per game1.15
0.32xGA per game-0.19
53%Possession %44%
5.2Shots on target / game3.7
4.4Corners per game5.0
NEOM
Recent Form

NEOM have won 5 of their last 10 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat NEOM 4-1 and drew with NEOM 1-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 9W 7D 7L from the last 23 games (39% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: NEOMAll competitions
31 Jul
Las Palmas
0-1
NEOM
Friendlies Clubs
27 Jul
NEOM
4-1
Al-Arabi SC
Friendlies Clubs
24 Jul
Orlando Pirates
0-1
NEOM
Friendlies Clubs
22 Jul
Granada CF
2-0
NEOM
Friendlies Clubs
17 Jul
Peterborough
0-0
NEOM
Friendlies Clubs
21 May
NEOM
1-1
Al-Ettifaq
Pro League
9
Win
39%
7
Draw
30%
7
Lost
30%
Al-Fayha
Recent Form

Al-Fayha have won 2 of their last 12 matches on the road, drawing 2 and losing 8. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Al-Fayha 2-0 and drew with KVC Westerlo 0-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 7W 4D 11L from the last 22 games (32% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Al-FayhaAll competitions
31 Jul
Den Bosch
2-0
Al-Fayha
Friendlies Clubs
22 Jul
KVC Westerlo
0-0
Al-Fayha
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jul
NEC Nijmegen
7-0
Al-Fayha
Friendlies Clubs
21 May
Al-Fayha
0-1
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Pro League
15 May
Damac
3-0
Al-Fayha
Pro League
09 May
Al-Fayha
1-2
Al-Qadisiyah FC
Pro League
7
Win
32%
4
Draw
18%
11
Lost
50%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

NEOM

No reported absences

Al-Fayha

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 Win1.67 (58.4%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals1.84 (50.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.92 (49.8%)
Both Teams Score1.77 (52.5%)
BTTS No1.92 (47.5%)
Speculative
Draw3.66 (22%)
Al-Fayha Win4.66 (19.6%)

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 4.4 corners per match at home; Al-Fayha 5.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

NEOM have generated 1.59 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 39% of them. They put 5.2 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.