NEOM enter the fixture in flawless early-season form, winning both of their league matches and scoring four goals while conceding only once. While Al-Qadisiyah possess a 2-0 head-to-head advantage historically, NEOM's current defensive stability and home form provide a high probability of securing at least a point.
NEOM vs Al-Qadisiyah FC prediction
- Round
- Regular Season - 3
- Venue
- King Khalid Sports City, Tabuk
- Referee
- F. Al Balawi
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · +4 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-1D-0L · +8 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs NEOM or Draw (Double Chance) at 72% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
NEOM welcome Al-Qadisiyah FC to their home ground in round three of the Pro League, carrying strong early-season momentum. NEOM sit 5th in the standings having collected maximum points from their opening two fixtures with a 2-1 victory over Al-Fayha and a 2-0 away win against Al-Faisaly FC. Operating in a structured 4-4-2 system, the hosts have maintained an average of 2.0 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.5 on average.
Al-Qadisiyah FC enter the contest placed 8th with three points from two matches. Following an impressive 3-1 away win over Al Shabab, they suffered a 0-1 home defeat to Al-Ittihad FC in their most recent league outing. Despite that setback, the visitors will draw confidence from their historical head-to-head record against NEOM, having won both previous meetings between the two sides (3-1 away and 1-0 at home).
With NEOM demonstrating strong domestic consistency and Al-Qadisiyah showing capable attacking threat away from home, a competitive encounter is expected. The clash of NEOM's balanced 4-4-2 setup against Al-Qadisiyah's 3-1-4-2 formation sets up an intriguing tactical battle.
Key factors
- NEOM have won both of their opening Pro League matches, scoring 2.0 goals per game on average.
- Al-Qadisiyah won their only previous away league fixture of the season 3-1 against Al Shabab.
- Al-Qadisiyah hold a 2-0 record in the historical head-to-head meetings between the two clubs.
- NEOM have conceded just 1 goal across their 2 league matches (0.5 per game average).
- Both previous head-to-head meetings have averaged 2.5 total goals per match.
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 4.4 goals per game (NEOM at home plus Al-Qadisiyah FC away).
Key players this season
NEOM
- A. Lacazette5G
Al-Qadisiyah FC
- M. Retegui6G
- T. Reijnders5G
- Mohammed Abu Al Shamat4A
- J. Quiñones3A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Hilal Saudi FCPromotion - AFC Champions League (League phase) | 10 | +21 | 27 |
| 2 | Al-NassrPromotion - AFC Champions League (League phase) | 10 | +15 | 25 |
| 3 | Al-Qadisiyah FCPromotion - AFC Champions League (League phase) | 11 | +14 | 25 |
| 4 | Al-Ittihad FCPromotion - AFC Champions League (League phase) | 10 | +10 | 23 |
| 5 | Al-Ahli JeddahPromotion - AFC Champions League (Qualification) | 10 | +14 | 21 |
| 6 | NEOMPromotion - AFC Champions League 2 | 11 | +7 | 19 |
| 7 | Al-EttifaqPromotion - Gulf Club Champions League | 10 | -2 | 15 |
| 8 | Al Diriyah | 11 | -2 | 15 |
| 9 | Al Kholood | 9 | -4 | 12 |
Head-to-head
- 0
- NEOM
- 0
- Draws
- 2
- Al-Qadisiyah FC
Al-Qadisiyah FC have won 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 2026-02-12Al-Qadisiyah FC1-0NEOM
- 2025-10-19NEOM1-3Al-Qadisiyah FC
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