Al Ittihad vs Al Najma Prediction 1 February 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Al-Ittihad and Al-Najma in the 20th round of the Pro League? Al-Ittihad, sitting mid-table, are eager to climb the standings. Recently, they've shown consistency and confidence in their performances. On the other hand, Al-Najma find themselves at the bottom and are fighting for survival, which adds extra motivation for the team. Both sides have their strengths, and their encounter promises to be rich in tactical maneuvers.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Al Najma):
- ball possession percentage: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 8 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
📊 Officially, Al-Ittihad and Al-Najma have faced each other only once in the last 20 years.
Head-to-head statistics Al Ittihad - Al Najma
Al-Ittihad Jeddah Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Fateh, away team - Al-Ittihad Jeddah). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:2.
Here's the game statistics (Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Al Fateh):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 6;
- fouls: 8 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Al-Ittihad are delivering solid performances this season, currently sitting in sixth place in the standings with nine wins out of eighteen matches. In their last five outings, they have secured one victory but also suffered two defeats. Their most recent game ended in a draw, indicating some inconsistency for the "Iron" team. Despite this, they boast impressive scoring stats, averaging 1.83 goals per game, making them a formidable threat to any defense.
Match Results: Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Al Najma Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Najma, away - Al Riyadh). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Al Najma vs Al Riyadh):
- ball possession: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Al-Najma are enduring a tough season, having failed to secure a single victory after eighteen league matches. They sit at the bottom of the table with five draws and thirteen losses. However, it's worth noting their ability to find the back of the net even amidst negative results, averaging 1 goal per game.
Match Results: Al Najma
Latest news
Al-Ittihad Jeddah
Abdulrahman Al-Obud will miss the match due to a muscle injury and is expected to return to the pitch in a few days. Faisal Al-Ghamdi is also sidelined with hamstring issues and is anticipated to be back around the same time. Saad Al-Musa remains out with an ankle injury and won't be back on the field until at least March.
Al Najma
Mohammed Al-Qunaidiri has suffered an ACL tear and is expected to return to action closer to August.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Al Najma
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 9 vs 0;
- win percentage: 50% vs 0%;
- losses: 5 vs 13;
- draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 0;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 2 vs 5.
- Al Najma won with a +2.5 handicap in 49 of last 50 games.
- Al Najma won with a +2.5 handicap in 24 of last 25 away games.
- Al Najma won with a +2.5 handicap in last 13 games (Professional League).
- Al Najma won with a +2.5 handicap in last 6 away games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Al Najma
- average total in the tournament: 3.11 vs 3.06;
- average total goals scored: 1.83 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.22;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.83 vs 0.78;
- Al-Ittihad Jeddah: average total at home in the tournament - 1.22;
- Al Najma: average total away in the tournament - 0.78;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 1.2) vs 1.1 (away - 0.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 11 of last 12 Al-Ittihad Jeddah home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 Al-Ittihad Jeddah home games (Professional League).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Al Najma away games.
Prediction on corners
Al-Ittihad Jeddah: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.22; at home field - 7.11;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 8.9; at home field - 10.
Al Najma: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.17, away - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 3.6.
- Al Najma have taken over 2.5 corners in 7 of last 8 away games (Professional League).
- Al Najma have taken over 2.5 corners in last 5 games (Professional League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Al-Ittihad Jeddah vs Al Najma
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 13;
- number of BTTS matches for Al-Ittihad Jeddah at home - 3 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Al Najma away - 6 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 7;
- BTTS matches for Al-Ittihad Jeddah at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Al Najma away - 2 (40%).
- Al Najma have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (Professional League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (18/160, 11.3%);
- Al-Ittihad Jeddah at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 0:2 , 2:1 (2/9, 22.2%);
- Al Najma away most often play: 2:1 (3/9, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 13.81% (odds 10.5)
2:0 - 11.92% (odds 7.1)
2:1 - 9.93% (odds 8.9)
Editorial Prediction
Al-Ittihad enter the match as the overwhelming favorites, given the disparity in team quality and their standings on the table. Meanwhile, Al-Najma are likely to adopt a highly cautious approach, focusing on a tight defense to withstand the hosts' pressure. Under these circumstances, Al-Ittihad could dominate the match, yet without a constant flurry of chances at the visitors' goal. Notably, in 11 of Al-Ittihad's last 12 home games, no more than three goals have been scored. Therefore, we're betting on a total of under 3.5 goals.
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Betting Tips: Al-Ittihad Jeddah - Al Najma
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