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

The hosts have lost all of their first five league games this season.

Al Najma are ready to lock horns with Al Ahli in their matchweek 6 fixture of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. This is going to be an intense contest, which will take place at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.

Al Najma will be at home, but things are not going to be easy for them. They have lost all of their first five games of the 2025-26 season.

The hosts are going to be under pressure and must come up with a top performance if they want to stand a chance in their upcoming match.

Al Ahli have started their Saudi Pro League campaign not in the best form. They have won two of their first five games of the new season.

The Royals were held to a 1-1 draw in their previous league match against Al Shabab. Al Ahli have a positive record against Al Najma in their previous meeting.

Kick-off:

• Location: Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium
• Date: Thursday, October 23
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

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

Players to Watch

Al Jasim (Al Najma)

The 21-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Al Ahli. Even though he scored a goal in the last league game, it was not enough to get them a win. Al Jasim is a capable player and can turn out to be a game-changer for the hosts.

Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)

Ivan Toney will be one of the main men in the attacking front for Al Ahli. The 29-year-old has scored four goals in five Saudi Pro League matches and will be looking to add more to his tally. The Englishman is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence due to his current form.

Match Facts

• Al Najma haven’t kept a clean sheet in seven matches.
• Al Ahli have kept three clean sheets in their last five league matches.
• The Royals are unbeaten in their last four matches.

Al Najma vs Al Ahli: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli to win @2/7 bet365
• Ivan Toney to score @13/5 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @6/5 Virgin Bet

Injury and Team News

Samir Caetano is suspended and will not be in action for Al Najma.

Al Ahli will miss out on the services of Roger Ibanez, as he is injured. Wenderson Galeno might also miss out due to his lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Al Najma won: 1

Al Ahli won: 4

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Al Najma predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Braga (GK); Al Abdulrazzaq, Al Shammari, Samir, Vargas; Al Harabi, Altulayhi; Boutobba, Al Shammry, Jasim; Lázaro

Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Hamidou, Demiral, Dams; Kessié, Aljohani; Mahrez, Millot, Gonçalves; Toney

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure, and the Royals will be looking to use it to their advantage. Al Ahli are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Al Najma in their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash.

Prediction: Al Najma 1-3 Al Ahli

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: DAZN UK

USA: fubo TV, FOX Deportes

Nigeria: Star Times App, Sporty TV

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