Preview: Al Ahli vs Al Najma Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Saudi Pro League 2025-26

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of the Royals.

Al Ahli are now going to have a face-off against Al Najma for their matchweek 22 contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This contest is going to be an interesting one and will take place at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium.

The Royals are on a positive run of form at the moment and will be fully confident for their next contest as well. They secured a 5-2 win against Al Shabab in their previous league game.

Al Ahli saw their defence getting compromised, but they maintained calm and composure to secure three points. They are in third place on the league table and very alive in the title race.

Al Najma finally secured their first win in the ongoing season of the Saudi Pro League. They outplayed Al Kholood by a scoreline of 2-1 and will be eager to extend their winning run now.

The visitors will surely have a tough contest on their hands and must work on their strategies if they want to secure three more points here.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
• Date: Friday, February 20
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Feb 19; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ahli: D-W-D-W-W

Al Najma: L-D-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)

The Englishman has been one of the most consistent players for Al Ahli this season. In 20 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored 20 goals and has five assists to his name. Ivan Toney netted a goal and bagged an assist in the last Saudi League game for his side.

He will be eager to add more to his tally.

Felippe Cardoso (Al Najma)

Felippe Cardoso was one of the goal scorers for Al Najma in their last league game and will be yet again gearing up to help his side in the attacking front. He has two goal contributions in two Saudi Pro League games this season. The 27-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the attacking front.

Match Facts

• Al Ahli are undefeated in their last five matches.
• Al Najma have only won one of their last five games.
• The Star of Unaizah have only defeated the Royals once in 14 attempts.

Al Ahli vs Al Najma: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli to win @1/12 bet365
• Ivan Toney to score @2/5 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @4/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

Merih Demiral is not going to be in action for Al Ahli. He is injured.

Al Najma will miss out on the services of Mohammed Al Kunaydiri due to his injury.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 14

Al Ahli won: 10

Al Najma won: 1

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Hamidou, Ibanez, Al Hawsawi; Millot, Atangana, Kessie; Mahrez, Toney, Galeno

Al Najma predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Braga (GK); Al Hawsawi, Al Haleel, Samir, Al Subaie; Boutobba, Emad, Guga, Tijanic; Cardoso, Lazaro

Match Prediction

The hosts will be full of confidence, and the Star of Unaizah will be under pressure. Al Ahli are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Al Najma in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Ahli 3-1 Al Najma

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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