The Matchday 1 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Al-Ahli and NEOM will take place on August 28 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah. Al-Ahli vs. NEOM: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Al-Ahli vs. NEOM
Al-Ahli (4-3-3): Mohammed Al-Owais – Motaz Hawsawi, Mohammed Al-Fatil, Lucas Lima, Abdulbasit Hindi – Ali Al-Nemer, Driss Fettouhi, Ezgjan Alioski – Omar Al-Soma, Paulinho, Abdulrahman Ghareeb.
NEOM (4-2-3-1): Abdullah Al-Mayouf – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Mohammed Jahfali, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salman Al-Faraj, Mohamed Kanno – Salem Al-Dawsari, Matheus Pereira, Andre Carrillo – Bafetimbi Gomis.
Al-Ahli
Al-Ahli enters this match on the back of a 2-1 victory over Al-Fateh in their last outing. The team has shown resilience at home, with a strong defensive record. Al-Ahli has not lost in their last five home matches, registering three wins and two draws. The team aims to continue this form against NEOM.
- Al-Ahli has scored in each of their last seven home games in the Saudi Pro League.
- The team has kept a clean sheet in three of their last five home matches.
- Al-Ahli has won by a margin of two or more goals in two of their last three home games.
NEOM
NEOM comes into this fixture after a 1-1 draw against Al-Ittihad. The team has struggled on the road, failing to win in their last four away matches. However, NEOM has shown potential by scoring in each of their last three away games. They will be looking to capitalize on any defensive lapses by Al-Ahli.
- NEOM has conceded in each of their last five away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
- The team has scored at least one goal in their last three away games.
- NEOM has drawn two of their last four away matches.
Al-Ahli vs. NEOM: Match Prediction
Al-Ahli's home form gives them an edge in this encounter, but NEOM's ability to find the net on the road cannot be underestimated. Both teams have shown attacking intent, and this could lead to an open game with opportunities for both sides. My prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
