Al Najma vs Al Ettifaq prediction 08.01.2026 | Saudi Professional League
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- Competition: Saudi Professional League
- Date: Thursday, 8th January, 2026
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CET
- Venue: Al-Najma Club Stadium (Unaizah)
On Thursday evening, the bottom-placed team in the Saudi Pro League, Al Najma, will host 8th-placed Al Ettifaq. The hosts are hoping to finally secure their first league win of the season, while the visitors aim to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches.
Let's break down the game and find the best possible bet for the upcoming tie.
Al Najma vs Al Ettifaq H2H stats
These teams haven't met in over two decades, with their last meeting being in 2003. In fact, all six of their h2h games happened between 2000 and 2003. In those six games, Al Najma won once, and Al Ettifaq won three times.
When it comes to the number of goals, four out of six h2h games ended with three or more goals, while both teams scored on three occasions.
Al Najma team overview
Al Najma managed to secure promotion last year after finishing second in Division 1. Their goal for this season was only to survive, but we can safely say that isn't going according to plan. After 12 rounds, Al Najma are 18th (last) with just 2 points! Incredibly, they are only six points away from the safe zone, but they have to start winning games as soon as possible. At this moment, they are the only winless team in the Saudi Professional League.
After a 2:2 draw with Al Khaleej in the previous game, coach Mário Silva spoke to the media. He said they gave a good performance and earned a win against a strong team. The coach criticized the refereeing, claiming they had a clear penalty that the referee did not award, even after consulting VAR.
Last matches of Al Najma
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Al Najma
2 : 2
Al Khaleej
Pro League
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Al Taawoun
1 : 0
Al Najma
Pro League
-
NEOM SC
2 : 1
Al Najma
Pro League
-
Damac FC
0 : 0
Al Najma
Pro League
-
Al Najma
2 : 4
Al Hilal
Pro League
Al Najma lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Victor Braga
Defenders
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4
Nasser Al-Haleel
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3
Samir Caetano
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6
Khaled Al-Shammari
Midfielders
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24
Abdullah Al-Hawsawi
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20
Deybi Flores
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43
David Tijanic
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2
Vitor Vargas
Forwards
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98
Bilal Boutobba
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7
Lázaro
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14
Ali Jasim
Al Ettifaq team overview
In the previous three seasons, Al Ettifaq finished sixth and seventh (twice), but their real goal is to be even more competitive and get involved in the battle for the spots for continental competitions. This year, "The Knight of Ad-Dahna" are around the last season's level, considering they are sitting in 8th place with 19 points, nine points away from the desired third place. However, considering they won three of the last four, we can safely say Al Ettifaq have to be satisfied.
After a 2:0 win over Al Okhdood, coach Saad Al-Shehri spoke to the media. He called it an important win and said the team deserved three points. The coach emphasized that the team must continue accumulating positive results. He also said they have plenty of time to rest before the next game and need to take it seriously.
Last matches of Al Ettifaq
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Al Ettifaq
2 : 0
Al Akhdoud
Pro League
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Al Ettifaq
2 : 2
Al Nassr
Pro League
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Al Riyadh
0 : 2
Al Ettifaq
Pro League
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Al Ettifaq
3 : 2
Al-Fayha
Pro League
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Al Shabab
1 : 1
Al Ettifaq
Pro League
Al Ettifaq lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Marek Rodák
Defenders
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70
Abdullah Khateeb
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4
Jack Hendry
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37
Abdulbasit Hindi
Midfielders
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33
Madallah Al-Olayan
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11
Ondrej Duda
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10
Álvaro Medrán
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7
Mukhtar Ali
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5
Francisco Calvo
Forwards
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8
Georginio Wijnaldum
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9
Moussa Dembélé
Prediction
Al Najma are playing an absolutely terrible season, losing 10 out of 14 games across the competitions - 71%. Their only win this season was in the Cup against Damac in a super close game, which could have easily gone either way. And looking strictly in the league, Al Najma lost 83% of their games (10 out of 12).
Meanwhile, Al Ettifaq are in excellent form, winning three out of the last four matches, failing to win only vs Al Nassr (2:2). To be fair, most of their good results happened at home, but a game against struggling Al Najma is the perfect opportunity for a road win.
Also, Al Ettifaq won half of their h2h games vs Al Najma. Considering all the above, we expect Al Ettifaq to secure all three points against Al Najma.
3 Reasons why Al Ettifaq should win
- Al Najma won once in 14 games across the competitions
- Al Najma lost ten out of 12 league games
- Al Ettifaq won three out of the last four matches
Main prediction Al Najma - Al Ettifaq
Al Ettifaq to win
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.76
Al Najma vs Al Ettifaq standings in Pro League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Hilal | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 32 - 12 | +20 | 32 |
| 2 | Al Nassr | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 37 - 10 | +27 | 31 |
| 3 | Al Taawoun | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27 - 14 | +13 | 28 |
| 4 | Al Ahli | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 18 - 10 | +8 | 25 |
| 5 | Al-Qadsiah | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24 - 12 | +12 | 24 |
| 6 | Al Ittihad | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 - 16 | +7 | 23 |
| 7 | NEOM SC | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 - 19 | -1 | 20 |
| 8 | Al Ettifaq | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 - 20 | -1 | 19 |
| 9 | Al Khaleej | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 26 - 21 | +5 | 15 |
| 10 | Al Fateh | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 15 - 22 | -7 | 14 |
| 11 | Al Hazm | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 - 17 | -6 | 13 |
| 12 | Al Kholood | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 19 - 22 | -3 | 12 |
| 13 | Al-Fayha | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 - 20 | -9 | 12 |
| 14 | Damac FC | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 10 - 20 | -10 | 9 |
| 15 | Al Shabab | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 9 - 18 | -9 | 8 |
| 16 | Al Riyadh | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 11 - 27 | -16 | 8 |
| 17 | Al Akhdoud | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 - 24 | -15 | 5 |
| 18 | Al Najma | 12 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 - 25 | -15 | 2 |