NEOM SC vs Al Ettifaq
NEOM SC
Al Ettifaq
NEOM SC 1–1 Al Ettifaq
NEOM SC's unbeaten home record held firm but their negative momentum slope tells a worrying story, while Al Ettifaq took a point that does little to resolve their inconsistent season.
Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Al Ettifaq end of the standings.
NEOM SC 1-1 Al Ettifaq: A Draw That Tells Two Very Different Stories
NEOM SC's unbeaten home record held firm but their negative momentum slope tells a worrying story, while Al Ettifaq took a point that does little to resolve their inconsistent season.
Read full report →- 6'assist: Khalid Al-Ghannam
- 46'off: João Costa
- 48'Foul
- 55'off: Luciano Rodríguez
- 62'off: Moussa Dembélé
- 67'off: Islam Hawsawi
- 67'off: Abdulmalik Al-Oyayari
- 69'off: Madallah Al-Olayan
- 69'Foul
- 79'off: Rayane Messi
- 79'off: Khalifah Al-Dawsari
- 80'Right foot shot
- 90+3'off: Matija Gluscevic
- 90+3'off: Khalid Al-Ghannam
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Saudi Pro League standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Nassr | 34 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 86 |
| 2 |  Al Hilal | 34 | 25 | 9 | 0 | 84 |
| 3 |  Al Ahli | 34 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 81 |
| 4 |  Al-Qadsiah | 34 | 23 | 8 | 3 | 77 |
| 5 |  Al Ittihad | 34 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 55 |
| 6 |  Al Taawoun | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 53 |
| 7 | Al Ettifaq | 34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 50 |
| 8 | NEOM SC | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 45 |
What was the final score of NEOM SC vs Al Ettifaq?
The match finished 1-1 to neither side - it ended in a draw.
When did NEOM SC vs Al Ettifaq take place?
The match took place on Thursday, 21 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
NEOM SC drew 1-1 with Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. Our model favored a NEOM win at 45 percent probability, which did not materialize. Both teams found the net in a match that aligned with NEOM's recent pattern; the hosts have scored in four of their last five outings while managing just one win across that stretch. Al Ettifaq held firm despite arriving in inconsistent form. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The stalemate left both sides separated by one league position with identical point tallies in the middle table. NEOM's fourth draw in five matches underscored their struggle for consistency; Al Ettifaq's inability to convert chances cost them ground on the top six. Our model flagged NEOM's defensive vulnerabilities as a persistent concern, while Al Ettifaq's recent form volatility suggested neither side had secured stable footing in the title race periphery.
NEOM SC v Al Ettifaq · Saudi Pro League · 21/05/2026, 19:00:00