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NEOM SC vs Al Shabab

Saudi Pro LeagueFull time · 11 May 2026
NEOM SC

NEOM SC

Won · xG 2.07DLWDDLast 5
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'

Al Shabab

Lost · xG 1.11LWLLLLast 5
Al Shabab
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ SHB · last goal · 78'
36
64
NEO · 2.07 xG1.11 xG · SHB
Match StoryFull breakdown

NEOM SC 2–1 Al Shabab

NEOM SC ground out a 2-1 win over Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League, cutting the gap at the top and giving the title race a proper heartbeat going into the final stretch.

Key Takeaways
Result

NEOM SC picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the NEOM SC end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionSaudi Pro League
First Goal
Yannick Carrasco
78'
Yannick Carrasco
Yacine AdliAssist: Yacine Adli
Match Report
NEOM SC 2-1 Al Shabab: Three Points That Keep the Title Race Alive
JTJay Thompson

NEOM SC 2-1 Al Shabab: Three Points That Keep the Title Race Alive

NEOM SC ground out a 2-1 win over Al Shabab in the Saudi Pro League, cutting the gap at the top and giving the title race a proper heartbeat going into the final stretch.

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Key Events
  1. 17'
  2. 19'
    Right foot shot
  3. 45'
    Right foot shot
  4. 46'
    off: Ali Azaizeh
  5. 46'
    off: Mohammed Al-Shwirekh
  6. 49'
    off: Saïd Benrahma
  7. 66'
    off: Abdulmalik Al-Oyayari
  8. 67'
    off: Luciano Rodríguez
  9. 73'
    off: Ali Makki
  10. 78'
    off: Vincent Sierro
  11. 78'
    assist: Yacine Adli
  12. 80'
  13. 85'
    off: Hammam Al-Hammami
  14. 90+7'
    Persistent fouling
  15. 90+2'
    off: Muhanad Al-Saad
  16. 90+2'
    off: Amadou Koné
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

NEOM SC 2.07 xGAl Shabab 1.11 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Saudi Pro League standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Al Nassr34282486
2Al Hilal34259084
3Al Ahli34256381
4Al-Qadsiah34238377
5Al Ittihad341671155
6Al Taawoun341581153
7Al Ettifaq341481250
8NEOM SC341291345
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of NEOM SC vs Al Shabab?

The match finished 2-1 to NEOM SC.

Who won NEOM SC vs Al Shabab?

NEOM SC won the match 2-1.

When did NEOM SC vs Al Shabab take place?

The match took place on Monday, 11 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

NEOM SC beat Al Shabab 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League, landing our model's 42% pick for a home win. NEOM controlled the match despite Al Shabab's recent defensive struggles; both sides found the net, continuing NEOM's perfect run of both teams scoring in their last five outings. The result keeps NEOM's recent form steady at two wins in five, while Al Shabab extended their winless stretch. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

NEOM SC moved to 8th position with three points, consolidating mid-table standing after reversing recent form. Al Shabab remained 13th and deeper in relegation concern, now five points adrift of safety with no wins in their last five. Our AI engine flagged NEOM's attacking potential as a key differentiator; this result validated that edge in a direct matchup.

NEOM SC v Al Shabab · Saudi Pro League · 11/05/2026, 17:50:00