Al Najma(KSA) vs Al-Ettifaq: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 January

Betiball's prediction for Al Najma(KSA) vs Al-Ettifaq on 08 January 2026 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Al Najma(KSA) vs Al-Ettifaq preview before placing your bet.

Al Najma(KSA) vs Al-Ettifaq: Starting Lineups Time : 08/01/2026 13:30

Al Najma(KSA)
3 - 4
Finished
Al-Ettifaq
88' event Faisal Al Mutairi / David Tijanic
88' event Nawaf Al-Hawsawi / Vitor Vargas
87' event Lazaro Vinicius Marques
85' event Lazaro Vinicius Marques Penalty awarded
73' event Ali Jasim El-Aibi
72' event Rakan Al-Tulayhi
71' event Rakan Al-Tulayhi / Abdulelah Al-Shammeri
46' event Abdulaziz Al-Harabi / Fahad Al-Abdulraziq
46' event Ali Jasim El-Aibi / Nasser Al-Haleel
event 90+7' Meshal Khayrallah / Francisco Calvo Quesada
event 90+1' Joao Costa / Georginio Wijnaldum
event 78' Khalid Al-Ghannam
event 62' Khalid Al-Ghannam / Mukhtar Ali
event 62' Radhi Al-Otaibe / Madallah Alolayan
event 61' Francisco Calvo Quesada Goal awarded
event 59' Francisco Calvo Quesada
event 45+4' Moussa Dembele
event 42' Francisco Calvo Quesada
event 39' Moussa Dembele
event 27' Nasser Al-Haleel
88' event Faisal Al Mutairi / David Tijanic
event 90+7' Meshal Khayrallah / Francisco Calvo Quesada
88' event Nawaf Al-Hawsawi / Vitor Vargas
event 90+1' Joao Costa / Georginio Wijnaldum
87' event Lazaro Vinicius Marques
event 78' Khalid Al-Ghannam
85' event Lazaro Vinicius Marques Penalty awarded
event 62' Khalid Al-Ghannam / Mukhtar Ali
73' event Ali Jasim El-Aibi
event 62' Radhi Al-Otaibe / Madallah Alolayan
72' event Rakan Al-Tulayhi
event 61' Francisco Calvo Quesada Goal awarded
71' event Rakan Al-Tulayhi / Abdulelah Al-Shammeri
event 59' Francisco Calvo Quesada
46' event Abdulaziz Al-Harabi / Fahad Al-Abdulraziq
event 45+4' Moussa Dembele
46' event Ali Jasim El-Aibi / Nasser Al-Haleel
event 42' Francisco Calvo Quesada
event 39' Moussa Dembele
event 27' Nasser Al-Haleel
Al Najma(KSA) Al Najma(KSA)
Substitutions
#18 Abdulaziz Al-Harabi
#14 Ali Jasim El-Aibi
#23 Rakan Al-Tulayhi
#10 Faisal Al Mutairi
#50 Nawaf Al-Hawsawi
#87 Walid Al-Enezi
#17 Mohammed Mansour Y. Mile
#55 Abdulwahid Al Nakhli
#77 Hisham Al-Dubais
Al Najma(KSA) Al Najma(KSA) Al-Ettifaq Al-Ettifaq
16Shots16
5Shots on Goal8
5Fouls14
2Corner Kick4
13Free kick5
3Offside2
0Yellow card2
5Save2
16Successful Tackles14
9Interceptions8
29Long pass36
0Assist3
3Successful center4
5Shots off goal5
6Blocked3
8Tackle8
7Dribbles5
11Throw-in13
506Passes470
86Attacks113
35Dangerous attacks52
0Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances2
1BigChancesMissed0
11ShotsInsideBox12
5ShotsOutsideBox4
41DuelsWon31
1.48ExpectedGoals2.65
0.42xGOpenPlay2.49
0.7xGNonPenalty2.65
1.5xGOT2.78
22Touches In Opposition Box34
8AccurateCrosses13
36GroundDuelsWon24
5AerialDuelsWon7
17Clearances5
Al-Ettifaq Al-Ettifaq
Substitutions
#61 Radhi Al-Otaibe
#17 Khalid Al-Ghannam
#87 Meshal Khayrallah
#18 Joao Costa
#22 Abdulbasit Hawswi Abdullah
#3 Abdullah Mohammed Madu
#29 Abdullah Al Ghamdi
#58 Yasir Shammari
#77 Majed Dawran
Commentary
90+7' Al-Ettifaq — substitution: Meshal Khayrallah / Francisco Calvo Quesada
90+1' Al-Ettifaq — substitution: Joao Costa / Georginio Wijnaldum
88' Al Najma(KSA) — substitution: Faisal Al Mutairi / David Tijanic
88' Al Najma(KSA) — substitution: Nawaf Al-Hawsawi / Vitor Vargas
87' Penalty scored! Lazaro Vinicius Marques - Al Najma(KSA)
85' VAR review - Al Najma(KSA)
78' Khalid Al-Ghannam - Al-Ettifaq receive a yellow card
73' Goal! Ali Jasim El-Aibi - Al Najma(KSA)
72' Goal! Rakan Al-Tulayhi - Al Najma(KSA)
71' Al Najma(KSA) — substitution: Rakan Al-Tulayhi / Abdulelah Al-Shammeri
62' Al-Ettifaq — substitution: Khalid Al-Ghannam / Mukhtar Ali
62' Al-Ettifaq — substitution: Radhi Al-Otaibe / Madallah Alolayan
61' VAR review - Al-Ettifaq
59' Goal! Francisco Calvo Quesada - Al-Ettifaq
46' Al Najma(KSA) — substitution: Abdulaziz Al-Harabi / Fahad Al-Abdulraziq
46' Al Najma(KSA) — substitution: Ali Jasim El-Aibi / Nasser Al-Haleel
45+4' Moussa Dembele - Al-Ettifaq receive a yellow card
42' Goal! Francisco Calvo Quesada - Al-Ettifaq
39' Goal! Moussa Dembele - Al-Ettifaq
27' Own goal! Nasser Al-Haleel - Al-Ettifaq

How We Build the Al Najma(KSA) vs Al-Ettifaq Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Al Najma(KSA) vs Al-Ettifaq on 08 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Al Najma(KSA) vs Al-Ettifaq Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Al Najma(KSA)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Al-Ettifaq's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Al Najma(KSA) and Al-Ettifaq sit and what this result means for both clubs.

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