Al Hilal vs Neom SC Prediction 16 May 2026
📢 Al Hilal head into their clash with Neom as clear favourites. The hosts have shown remarkable consistency all season, a trend reflected in their last five outings: four wins and a draw. Neom currently sit eighth in the table, but they have proven to be unpredictable on the road-finding the net regularly in recent matches, even if defensive lapses have cost them points. The contrast between Al Hilal’s dominance at home and Neom’s volatility away makes this fixture an intriguing prospect, especially with the potential for both sides to get on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 January 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Neom SC):
- ball possession percentage: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 8.
📊 Officially, Al Hilal and Neom have faced each other just once.
Head-to-head statistics Al Hilal - Neom SC
Al Hilal Riyadh Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Al Nasr Riyadh, away team - Al Hilal Riyadh). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Al Hilal Riyadh vs Al Nasr Riyadh):
- ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 11 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Al Hilal are enjoying an exceptionally consistent season-they remain unbeaten after 32 league matches, recording 23 wins and nine draws. Over their last five outings, they have put together an impressive run of four consecutive victories and a single draw. Across their previous ten matches in all competitions, Al Hilal have suffered just one defeat, averaging 2.2 goals scored per game while conceding less than one (0.9) per match.
Match Results: Al Hilal Riyadh
Neom SC Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Professional League tournament (home team - Neom SC, away - Al Shabab). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Neom SC vs Al Shabab):
- ball possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 6;
- fouls: 12 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Neom have struggled with consistency throughout the season: twelve wins, eight draws, and eight defeats from 32 matches highlight the team’s unpredictable nature. Over their last five fixtures, they have picked up two wins, two draws, and suffered one loss-evidence that Neom are yet to put together a sustained run of form, either positive or negative. Their attacking output averages 1.5 goals per game across the last ten rounds, but they concede at the same rate-a clear sign that defensive frailties persist regardless of the opposition.
Match Results: Neom SC
Latest news
Al Hilal Riyadh
Al Hilal will be without Kalidou Koulibaly and Hamad Al-Yami, as both players are sidelined through injury. Koulibaly’s absence continues to be a significant blow for the backline, although the team have already been forced to cope without the Senegalese defender for some time.
Neom SC
Neom head into the match with a full-strength squad and no injury concerns.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 1;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 1.
First-Half Stats: Al Hilal Riyadh (home) vs Neom SC (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 15;
- wins: 12 (75%) vs 4 (26.67%);
- losses: 2 (12.5%) vs 3 (20%);
- draws: 2 (12.5%) vs 8 (53.33%);
- Average goals scored: 1.63 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.31 vs 0.47.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- losses: 1 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 1.2, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.5).
- Al Hilal Riyadh have won the 1st half in last 6 home games (Professional League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 0, draws - 0.
Statistics: Al Hilal Riyadh vs Neom SC
- matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- wins: 23 vs 12;
- win percentage: 72% vs 38%;
- losses: 0 vs 12;
- draws: 9 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 3;
- losses: 1 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 4.
- Neom SC won with a +1.5 handicap in last 23 away games.
- Neom SC won with a +1.5 handicap in last 15 games (Professional League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 2, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Al Hilal Riyadh vs Neom SC
- average total in the tournament: 3.41 vs 2.72;
- average total goals scored: 2.56 vs 1.31;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.22 vs 0.66;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.34 vs 0.66;
- Al Hilal Riyadh: average total at home in the tournament - 2.44;
- Neom SC: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2.2 (home - 2.8) vs 1.5 (away - 1.6).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Al Hilal Riyadh games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 1;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Al Hilal Riyadh vs Neom SC
- number of matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 21;
- number of BTTS matches for Al Hilal Riyadh at home - 8 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Neom SC away - 10 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Al Hilal Riyadh at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Neom SC away - 4 (80%).
- Neom SC have scored and conceded in last 5 games (Professional League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (37/288, 12.8%);
- Al Hilal Riyadh at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 2:0 , 2:2 , 3:1 (2/16, 12.5%);
- Neom SC away most often play: 1:0 , 1:1 (3/15, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
2:1 - 10.39% (odds 8)
2:0 - 9.3% (odds 8.5)
1:0 - 8.72% (odds 9.5)
⭐ Editor’s Prediction
Al Hilal head into this clash as clear favorites, which comes as no surprise-they remain firmly in the title race, and dropping points here could prove costly. Neom are unlikely to play an open game against one of the league’s top sides; instead, the visitors will likely look to slow the tempo, sit deep behind the ball, and steer the match into a more cautious affair. Recent Al Hilal fixtures haven’t turned into goal fests either: none of their last five matches have seen more than three goals scored. In this context, backing under 3.5 goals appears to be a well-founded prediction. A 2-1 scoreline looks realistic.No comments
Betting Tips: Al Hilal Riyadh - Neom SC
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