Prediction for match Neom — Al-Ettifaq

Match Analysis: Neom vs Al-Ettifaq

On May 21, 2026, Neom will face Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. The odds are as follows: Neom win at 1.84, draw at 3.94, and Al-Ettifaq win at 3.68. Probability distribution is: Neom - 50.84%, draw - 23.74%, Al-Ettifaq - 25.42%. Neom is seen as the favorite, but Al-Ettifaq has the potential to put up a fight given their recent performances. The betting line also offers options for totals and both teams to score, indicating a potentially high-scoring game.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Neom has an average possession of 52.8%, receives 1.2 yellow cards, commits 8.6 fouls, and is caught offside 1.8 times per game. Al-Ettifaq's stats are: 50.4% possession, 1.2 yellow cards, 9.6 fouls, and 1 offside. Neom's last three matches: 16.05.2026 Al-Hilal - Neom 2-0, 11.05.2026 Neom - Al Shabab 2-1, 02.05.2026 Al Fateh - Neom 2-2. Al-Ettifaq's: 14.05.2026 Al-Ettifaq - Al Ittihad 1-3, 09.05.2026 Al Khaleej - Al-Ettifaq 0-5, 04.05.2026 Al-Ettifaq - Al-Najma 0-0. Their last head-to-head on 21.01.2026 ended 0-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Both teams have an average total of 2.8 goals in their last five games. Neom averages 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, while Al-Ettifaq averages 1.8 scored and 1 conceded. Over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 out of 5 matches for both teams. In the first half, Neom had over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5, Al-Ettifaq in 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams had over 1.5 in 2 out of 5. Goal intervals: Neom scores most between 31-45 minutes (30%), Al-Ettifaq scores evenly between 16-30, 31-45, and 46-60 (33% each). Neom concedes mostly between 46-60 (60%), Al-Ettifaq in the late stages: 61-75 and 76-90 (27% each). Considering the average scoring, frequent over 2.5 goals, and consistent attacking stats, betting on over 2.75 goals at 1.53 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Neom averages 6.6 corners per match, Al-Ettifaq 4.6. Over 9.5 corners occurred in 2 out of 5 for Neom and 1 out of 5 for Al-Ettifaq. The closest line to their combined average (11.2) is 9.5. Over 9.5 corners is priced at 1.89, under at 1.81. Given the averages and frequency, betting on over 9.5 corners looks interesting for this match. Neom tends to win more corners, which could influence the match dynamics. Also, both teams are not prone to many cards, averaging 1.2 per game each.