Al Hazm vs Damac prediction 26.01.2026 | Saudi Professional League

Al Hazm returned to the top flight of the Saudi Arabian football this year. Most pundits saw them as the worst team in the competition, but at almost halfway through the season, Jalel Kadri's team is solid seven points above the drop zone. However, the team struggled in January with only one victory in five matches. In the most recent outing, Al Hazm played 2-2 on the road against Al Taawon. Al Hazm were on course for all three points, but late twists meant they left Buraidah with a draw and a lingering sense of frustration rather than celebration.

Although Al Hazm lost two points late in the game, the head coach, Jalel Kadri, was still satisfied. He said, "We don't know whether to be happy or sad about the point we got. Al-Taawon is a very special team, but we proved the strength of our character after we corrected the weaknesses that appeared in the first half. In the end, the point is convincing against Al-Taawon."

After finishing just two points clear of relegation last season, Damac find themselves in familiar trouble once again. The current campaign has offered little relief, with Damac sitting only one point above the relegation zone, underlining their ongoing struggle to pull clear of danger. Damac collected only two points in the last five matches and will have to do better in the coming months. In the previous game, they lost 2-1 at home against Al Nassr. Despite the loss, they delivered a disciplined and competitive performance against one of Saudi Arabia's most prominent sides, suggesting there are positives to build on if results can start to follow.

Damac head coach Armando Evangelista was left with clear regrets after the defeat against Al Nassr. He said, "We played a match that ended with a feeling of regret. We didn't play the way we planned, and perhaps we respected our opponents too much. The team showed seriousness and high quality at times during the match, and performed well in several phases." Evangelista also added that his team lacked aggression and decisiveness in the opponent's half.