Al Najma vs Al Shabab Riyadh Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 21 May 2026, Al Najma face Al Shabab Riyadh at Al-Najma Club Stadium with kickoff scheduled for . This Saudi Arabia Pro League encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Al Najma operate with a flexible back three.
Al Shabab Riyadh operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
Al Najma
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Al Shabab Riyadh
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Al Najma have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Similarly, Al Shabab Riyadh have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.
Recent Form Home/Away
Al Najma (Home)
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Al Shabab Riyadh (Away)
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There is little difference in Al Najma's performance across venues.
Al Shabab Riyadh's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Al Najma
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Al Shabab Riyadh
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Al Najma have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Similarly, Al Shabab Riyadh are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Al Najma (Home)
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Al Shabab Riyadh (Away)
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Al Najma show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Al Shabab Riyadh show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Al Najma
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Al Shabab Riyadh
+-+--
Al Najma have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
In contrast, Al Shabab Riyadh have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Much depends on the opponent.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Al Najma (Home)
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Al Shabab Riyadh (Away)
+--+-
Al Najma's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Al Shabab Riyadh's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
Al Najma
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Al Shabab Riyadh
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Al Najma have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Meanwhile, Al Shabab Riyadh have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Al Najma (Home)
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Al Shabab Riyadh (Away)
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Al Najma's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
Al Shabab Riyadh attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Al Najma scores 1.2 and concedes 2.3 goals in home matches, while Al Shabab Riyadh averagely scores 1 and concedes 1.2 goals in away matches.
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Al Najma vs Al Shabab Riyadh Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Al Najma scores after every 9.7 shots, while Al Shabab Riyadh gets averagely 11.3 shots in a game.
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Al Najma vs Al Shabab Riyadh Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Al Najma fielded the below lineup in the last match against Al Ittifaq Dammam: Braga; Al-Subaie, Caetano, Al-Fatil, Al-Haleel, Al-Essa; Lazaro, Dunga , Al-Harabi, Jasim; Cardoso
In their last match against Al Taawon starting lineup of Al Shabab Riyadh was the following: Grohe; Balobaid, Al-Bulayhi, Al-Shwirekh, Al-Thani; Al-Asmari, Brownhill; Carrasco, Adli, Azaizeh; Hamdallah
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