Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultNEOM to win ✗56% · @1.83
Double chanceNEOM or draw ✓80% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.48
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.11
NEOM vs Al-Ettifaq preview and prediction
The match
The Pro League sees NEOM take on Al-Ettifaq on Thursday 21 May, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT) at King Khalid Sport City Stadium. NEOM are 5th with 22 points from 12 games (in the top half), while Al-Ettifaq sit 7th on 19 points (in the top half). Only 3 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
NEOM's last 5: WDWDD Most recently they beat Al Shabab 2–1 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Al-Ettifaq's last 5: LDWLL Most recently they lost to Al-Ittihad FC 1–3 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
NEOM arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.9 for NEOM and 0.9 for Al-Ettifaq. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 57%, both teams to score at 60%.
Betting angles
Win chances: NEOM 56%, draw 24%, Al-Ettifaq 20%.
Safer route: NEOM or draw (80%) at 1.25.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.48.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was NEOM or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: NEOM 1–0 Al-Ettifaq. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
NEOM56%fair 1.78 · @1.83
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @4.00
Al-Ettifaq20%fair 5.05 · @3.65
2.80Expected goals
1.85NEOM xG
0.95Al-Ettifaq xG
60%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–011%
1–111%
2–010%
2–110%
3–06%
3–16%
From our goals model: NEOM 1.9 – 0.9 Al-Ettifaq expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
NEOM to win✗
56%
1.78
1.83
Double chance
NEOM or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.48
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
1.17
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.74
1.53
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.55
1.57
Half-time result
NEOM ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT NEOM / FT NEOM✗
37%
2.72
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.11
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Form
NEOM – last 5
WDWDD
11 May
vs Al Shabab
2–1
W
28 Apr
vs Al-Hazm
1–1
D
8 Apr
@ Al-Ittihad FC
4–3
W
12 Mar
vs Al Taawon
2–2
D
25 Feb
@ Al-Fayha
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.6Conceded / game
100%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Al-Ettifaq – last 6
LDWLLW
14 May
vs Al-Ittihad FC
1–3
L
4 May
vs Al Najma
0–0
D
30 Apr
@ Al Okhdood
3–1
W
15 Apr
@ Al-Nassr
0–1
L
9 Apr
vs Al Riyadh
2–3
L
5 Apr
vs Al-Qadisiyah FC
3–2
W
1.5Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between NEOM and Al-Ettifaq.
Our pick is NEOM or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win NEOM vs Al-Ettifaq?
On our numbers NEOM have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Al-Ettifaq 20%.
How many goals will there be in NEOM vs Al-Ettifaq?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for NEOM vs Al-Ettifaq?
Our predicted score is NEOM 1–0 Al-Ettifaq, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is NEOM vs Al-Ettifaq?
NEOM vs Al-Ettifaq (Pro League) kicks off on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at King Khalid Sport City Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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