Neom vs Al-Ittihad

31 December 2025 · Saudi Pro League · 2025/26 · Referee Khaled Al Teris

Full time 1 – 3

Half-time: 1–1

S. Benrahma 27’

R. Fernandes 14’
S. Bergwijn 68’
A. Al-Ghamdi 90+6’

Match summary

Al-Ittihad took a 3-1 win at Neom. It was 1-1 at half-time.

In the first half, R. Fernandes put Al-Ittihad ahead with a header in the 14th minute and S. Benrahma equalised with a direct free kick in the 27th minute. In the second half, S. Bergwijn put Al-Ittihad back in front in the 68th minute and A. Al-Ghamdi made it 1-3 in stoppage time.

The chances backed that up: Al-Ittihad created 1.87 expected goals (xG) from 11 shots to Neom's 1.46 from 14.

Match stats

45% Possession 55%

14 Shots 11

3 Shots on target 4

5 Corners 4

350 Passes 419

79.4% Pass accuracy 85.0%

4 Tackles 14

11 Fouls 12

1 Yellow cards 0

2 Offsides 1

Key events

Neom Al-Ittihad

14’

R. FernandesHeader

0-1

A. Kone

25’

S. BenrahmaFree Kick

1-1

27’

56’

K. BenzemaShot on target

68’

S. BergwijnRight foot shot

1-2

A. AbduS. Benrahma

71’

A. Al-HejjiH. H. A. Ali

78’

A. Al-GhamdiR. Fernandes

I. A. HawsawiA. Al-Asmari

78’

86’

A. Al-BishiA. Sharahili

86’

A. Al-JelidanS. Bergwijn

86’

H. Al-GhamdiM. Diaby

T. A. KhaibriA. Faris

88’

90’

A. Al-GhamdiRight foot shot

1-3

90’

S. Al-ShehriK. Benzema

N. ZezeShot on target

90+4’

L. RodríguezShot on target

90+4’

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Neom 1.46 xGAl-Ittihad 1.87 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Al-Ittihad attacking Neom attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Neom 4-4-2 Starting XI

Al-Ittihad 4-2-3-1 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


L. Maximiano	90′	1	3	22	1	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


K. Al-Dawsari	90′	1	1	–	4	–	33	3	–	–	–
A. Hegazy	90′	–	–	–	2	1	43	–	–	–	–
N. Zeze	90′	–	2	–	1	1	44	2	–	–	–
A. Faris	88′	2	1	–	4	2	35	1	–	–	–
I. A. Hawsawi Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	–	2	–	3	–	–	–	–

Midfielders5 players


H. H. A. Ali	78′	–	–	21	–	–	–	–	1	–	–	–
A. Al-Asmari	78′	–	–	38	–	–	1	1	2	–	1	–
A. Kone	90′	–	–	42	–	–	–	–	7	2	6
S. Benrahma	71′	1	–	20	1	–	1	–	2	1	–	–
A. Al-Hejji Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	7	2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards4 players


L. Rodríguez	90′	–	–	2	1	0.20	–	2	2	1	13	–
A. Lacazette	90′	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	1	1	25	–
A. Abdu Came on as a substitute	19′	–	–	2	–	0.30	–	–	–	–	2	–
T. A. Khaibri Came on as a substitute	10′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	–

Goalkeeper1 player


P. Rajković	90′	1	1	28	2	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


M. Shanqeeti	90′	3	–	–	6	–	37	–	–	–	–
D. Pereira	90′	1	–	–	3	1	52	–	–	–	–
A. Sharahili	86′	3	1	–	5	2	51	–	–	–	–
H. Kadesh	90′	2	–	–	5	2	50	–	–	–	–
A. Al-Jelidan Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	–	–	–	2	2	–	–	–

Midfielders6 players


N. Kanté	90′	–	–	46	–	–	1	2	2	1	1	–
Fabinho	90′	–	–	41	1	–	1	–	6	4	1	–
M. Diaby	86′	–	1	23	2	–	1	–	2	–	–	–
S. Bergwijn	86′	1	1	34	2	–	2	–	6	2	2	–
R. Fernandes	78′	1	–	26	1	–	–	–	5	2	3	–
H. Al-Ghamdi Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards3 players


K. Benzema	89′	–	–	3	1	0.41	–	–	1	–	22	–
A. Al-Ghamdi Came on as a substitute	12′	1	–	1	1	0.38	–	–	–	–	2	–
A. Al-Bishi Came on as a substitute	12′	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	–

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Form going into the game

Neom D W L D W

Al-Ittihad L D L W W

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Previous and next meeting

Next meeting: Al-Ittihad 3-4 Neom, 08 Apr 26 All Neom vs Al-Ittihad meetings

Shots, expected goals, timeline, lineups, team and player statistics from Bzzoiro Sports Data (sports.bzzoiro.com). Results and odds from football-data.co.uk.