Prediction for match Al Shabab — Al-Najma, 20.01.2026

Match Analysis: Al Shabab vs Al-Najma

In the Saudi Arabian Pro League on January 20, Al Shabab will face Al-Najma. According to the 1X2 odds, Al Shabab is the favorite with odds of 1.50, implying a 60.64% chance of victory. The odds for a draw are 3.94 (23.09%), while Al-Najma's win is priced at 5.59 (16.27%). This indicates an advantage for Al Shabab, but the recent match statistics of both teams suggest high scoring potential and possible surprises. The lines for total goals and both teams to score also suggest the likelihood of an open game from both sides.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Al Shabab averaged 38.4% possession, 3.4 yellow cards, 12.4 fouls, and 3 offsides per game. Al-Najma shows better possession at 49.2%, with 0.4 yellow cards, 10 fouls, and 2.2 offsides. Al Shabab's last three matches: 17.01.2026 - Al Nassr 3-2 Al Shabab, 14.01.2026 - Al Shabab 3-2 Neom, 09.01.2026 - Al Taawoun 2-0 Al Shabab. Al-Najma's last three matches: 16.01.2026 - Al-Najma 1-1 Al Fateh, 12.01.2026 - Al Hazm 3-2 Al-Najma, 08.01.2026 - Al-Najma 3-4 Al-Ettifaq. These results confirm that both teams regularly engage in matches with a high number of events and competitive play.

Goal Scoring Streaks

In their last five matches, both teams have gone over 2.5 goals three times and under twice. Al Shabab averages 1.4 goals scored and 2.4 conceded, while Al-Najma scores 1.6 and concedes 2.2. The average total goals per game for both teams is 3.8, indicating high scoring games. In terms of halves, Al Shabab went over 1.5 goals in the first half four times out of five, while Al-Najma did so twice. In the second half, both teams surpassed the 1.5 goals mark three times out of five. Al Shabab most frequently scores in the first 15 minutes (33%), while Al-Najma scores most often in the final 15 minutes (76-90) (45%). Al Shabab concedes most often between 31 and 45 minutes (43%), and Al-Najma in the same interval (33%). All of this suggests an exciting match where both teams can score and maintain a high tempo throughout. The main prediction is over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.80.

Corner Totals Analysis

Al Shabab averages 5 corners per match, while Al-Najma averages 4. Over the last 5 games, both teams have surpassed 9.5 corners in 4 out of 5 matches. The corner total line closest to their average is 9.5: over 9.5 is priced at 1.75, under at 1.96. This confirms the trend of a high number of corners in matches involving both teams. Based on statistics, it's logical to consider a bet on over 9.5 corners, given the regular occurrence of this total in recent games.