Our Al Najma vs Al Riyadh Prediction: 2-1
Al Najma vs Al Riyadh in the Saudi Arabia Pro League is scheduled for an 15:20 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 28, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
Our prediction is supported by key Al Najma vs Al Riyadh stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Al Najma's Last Match – Al Najma vs Al Ittifaq Dammam
Al Najma will be looking to bounce back after a 3-4 Saudi Arabia Pro League defeat against Al Ittifaq Dammam on January 8. In that match, Al Najma had 51% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Al Najma | 51% | 7 (5) | 1.33 | 35 |
 Al Ittifaq Dammam | 49% | 11 (9) | 2.65 | 52 |
Al Riyadh's Last Match – Al Qadisiya Al Khubar vs Al Riyadh
After suffering a 0-4 Saudi Arabia Pro League loss to Al Qadisiya Al Khubar, Al Riyadh must win to get back on track. In that match, Al Riyadh saw 38% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Al Qadisiya Al Khubar | 62% | 14 (6) | 2.29 | 50 |
 Al Riyadh | 38% | 9 (4) | 0.72 | 47 |
Al Najma vs Al Riyadh Stats
Key Stats
| Al Najma | Al Riyadh | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.62 |
| 1.62 | Defence Strength | 1.54 |
| 0.2 | Points Per Game | 0.5 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Al Najma are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Al Riyadh average 0.8 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Al Hilal Riyadh 
Al-Nassr Riyadh 
Al Taawon Buraidah 
Al Qadisiya Al Khubar 
Al Ittihad Jeddah 
Al Ahli Jeddah 
Al Ittifaq Dammam 
Al Khaleej Saihat 
Al Fateh SC 
Al Hazm 
Al Fayha 
Damac FC 
Al Shabab Riyadh 
Al Riyadh 
Al Okhdood