The Matchday 2 clash in the Saudi Pro League between Damac and NEOM will take place on September 14 at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium in Abha. Damac vs. NEOM: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Predicted lineups for Damac vs. NEOM
Damac (4-4-2): Ahmed Reda – Abdulrahman Al-Dossari, Mohammed Al-Fatil, Farouk Chafai, Ibrahim Al-Shahrani – Adam Maher, Mohammed Al-Bishi, Abdulaziz Majrashi, Bassam Al-Hurayji – Emilio Zelaya, Mansour Hamzi.
NEOM (4-3-3): Mohammed Al-Owais – Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdullah Madu, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Yasser Al-Shahrani – Salman Al-Faraj, Mohamed Kanno, Abdullah Otayf – Fahad Al-Muwallad, Saleh Al-Shehri, Salem Al-Dawsari.
Damac
In the previous round, Damac played out a 1-1 draw against Al-Fateh. This result extended their unbeaten run in the league to three matches (2 wins, 1 draw). Damac has shown solid defensive performances, conceding only two goals in these games. Currently, they sit in the mid-table with five points and are looking to climb higher with a win in this fixture.
- Damac has not lost in regular time in their last 5 home matches in the Saudi Pro League (3 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has kept a clean sheet in 3 of their last 5 home games in this tournament.
- Damac has scored at least one goal in 7 of their last 8 home matches in the Saudi Pro League.
NEOM
NEOM is coming off a 2-0 victory over Al-Taawoun in their last match. This win marked their first victory of the season after a draw and a loss in the opening two rounds. NEOM has struggled to find consistency, especially in away games, where they have not won in their last four outings (2 draws, 2 losses). They are currently in the lower half of the table with four points.
- NEOM has not won in regular time in their last 4 away matches in the Saudi Pro League (2 draws, 2 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of NEOM's last 7 away games in this tournament.
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in regular time in 4 of NEOM's last 6 away matches in the Saudi Pro League.
Damac vs. NEOM: Match Prediction
Damac has been impressive at home, maintaining a strong defensive record, and will be looking to capitalize on NEOM's inconsistent away form. NEOM, on the other hand, will aim to build on their recent victory but will need to address their struggles on the road. Given the current form and statistics, this encounter is likely to be closely contested with few goals.
Considering all factors, I do not expect this match to be high-scoring. My prediction: Total under 2.5 goals
