Al Najma vs Al Khaleej prediction 02.01.2026 | Saudi Pro League
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Al Khaleej
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- Competition: Saudi Pro League
- Date: 02/01/2026
- KO: 13:30 UK / 14:30 CET
- Venue: Al-Najma Club Stadium
Al Najma continue their search for a first league win of the season when they host Al Khaleej on Friday afternoon. The hosts return to action after another Saudi Pro League defeat last weekend, while Al Khaleej are also looking to halt a poor run after losing last time out.
Now set for a first-ever encounter, both teams will be desperate to end their losing streak at Al-Najma Club Stadium.
Al Najma team overview
Al Najma come into Friday's Saudi Pro League contest following a narrow 1:0 defeat at Al-Taawoun on Monday. Roger Martínez´s late goal denied the visitors only a second draw of the season.
The Star has failed to shine in a dismal debut campaign in the SPL which has seen Al Najma lose all but one of 11 games played. The hosts sit bottom of the division, already seven points short of safety.
Still pointless from four home games, Al Najma have claimed just one victory since May - a King's Cup success against Damac over three months ago.
Head coach Martinez is unlikely to make too many changes from the side that slipped to SPL defeat on Monday. Mohammed Al-Kunaydiri remains a long-term absentee.
Last matches of Al Najma
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Al Taawoun
1 : 0
Al Najma
Pro League
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NEOM SC
2 : 1
Al Najma
Pro League
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Damac FC
0 : 0
Al Najma
Pro League
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Al Najma
2 : 4
Al Hilal
Pro League
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Al Akhdoud
2 : 1
Al Najma
Pro League
Al Najma lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
V. Braga
Defenders
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6
K. Al-Shammari
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4
N. A. Haleel
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3
S. Caetano
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24
A. Al-Hawsawi
Midfielders
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43
D. Tijanič
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8
A. Alshamary
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2
V. Vargas
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14
A. Jasim
Forwards
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98
B. Boutobba
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7
Lázarp
Al Khaleej team overview
Al Khaleej make the trip to Al-Najma Club Stadium now winless in four matches after a 1:0 home reversal against AL Fateh on Monday.
Having made a decent start to the season, Georgios Donis´s men have now lost each of their last three SPL fixtures. Despite those dropped points, AL Khaleej sit ninth in the division, 13 points ahead of the home side.
A high-scoring contest could be on the cards at Al-Najma Club Stadium. Five of Al Khaleej´s last six games finished with a minimum of five goals scored, including a 3:2 defeat at Al Hilal in their most recent road fixture.
Head coach Donis has no reported injury issues this week.
Last matches of Al Khaleej
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Al Khaleej
0 : 1
Al Fateh
Pro League
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Al Hilal
3 : 2
Al Khaleej
Pro League
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Al Kholood
4 : 3
Al Khaleej
Kings Cup
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Al Nassr
4 : 1
Al Khaleej
Pro League
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Al Hazm
1 : 4
Al Khaleej
Pro League
Al Khaleej lineup
Goalkeeper
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49
A. Moris
Defenders
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39
S. A. Hamsal
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4
B. Schenkeveld
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3
M. Al-Khabrani
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5
P. Rebocho
Midfielders
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15
M. Hamzi
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21
D. Kourbelis
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12
M. O. Kanabah
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93
S. Al-Amri
Forwards
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10
K. Fortounis
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9
G. Masouras
Prediction
While the visitors are hardly in great form, they should have enough in the tank to claim victory against a poor Al Najma side.
An away win is my best bet on Friday.
Three Reasons Why We Expect Al Khaleej to Win
- Al Khaleej won 2 of their last 6 away matches
- Al Najma lost 10 of their last 11 matches (SPL)
- Al Najma lost their last 4 home matches (SPL)
Main prediction Al Najma - Al Khaleej
Al Khaleej to win
Best Odds:
1xBet
1.89
Al Najma vs Al Khaleej standings in Pro League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Nassr | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 35 - 7 | +28 | 31 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 30 - 12 | +18 | 29 |
| 3 | Al Taawoun | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 27 - 13 | +14 | 28 |
| 4 | Al Ahli | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 15 - 8 | +7 | 22 |
| 5 | Al-Qadsiah | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20 - 12 | +8 | 21 |
| 6 | Al Ittihad | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 22 - 16 | +6 | 20 |
| 7 | NEOM SC | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 - 18 | -2 | 17 |
| 8 | Al Ettifaq | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 17 - 20 | -3 | 16 |
| 9 | Al Khaleej | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 24 - 19 | +5 | 14 |
| 10 | Al Hazm | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 - 15 | -5 | 13 |
| 11 | Al-Fayha | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 - 15 | -4 | 12 |
| 12 | Al Fateh | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 13 - 22 | -9 | 11 |
| 13 | Al Kholood | 11 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 14 - 22 | -8 | 9 |
| 14 | Damac FC | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 10 - 18 | -8 | 9 |
| 15 | Al Shabab | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 9 - 16 | -7 | 8 |
| 16 | Al Riyadh | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 - 23 | -12 | 8 |
| 17 | Al Akhdoud | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 - 22 | -13 | 5 |
| 18 | Al Najma | 11 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 8 - 23 | -15 | 1 |