Neom S.C. vs Al Ahli: In-Form Visitors Face Tricky Away Test in Tabuk

Al Ahli travel north on Saturday evening to face Neom S.C. in a Saudi Pro League fixture that pairs a top-four contender with one of the league’s emerging sides.

With Al Ahli pushing near the summit and Neom S.C. looking to build momentum at home, this matchup presents an intriguing test for both teams.

Match details

• Competition: Saudi Pro League
  
  

• Date: Saturday 24 January 2026
  
  

• Kick-off: 5:30pm (GMT)
  
  

• Venue: King Khalid Sports City Stadium, Tabuk
   

League context

Al Ahli currently sit 3rd in the Saudi Pro League, firmly in the title conversation after a strong run of results. Consistency has underpinned their season so far, and fixtures like this are viewed as opportunities to keep pressure on the teams above them.

Neom S.C., meanwhile, are 10th in the standings and continue to show promise in their debut top-flight campaign. Playing at home in Tabuk, they will be keen to test themselves against one of the league’s most in-form sides.

Head-to-head

The two sides have met just once previously in the Saudi Pro League. That encounter came in August 2025, when Al Ahli secured a narrow 1–0 home victory, giving the visitors a slight psychological edge heading into this rematch.

Neom S.C.: attacking threat at home

Neom S.C. arrive with genuine attacking quality. Alexandre Lacazette and Saïd Benrahma have both scored five league goals this season, providing the hosts with a reliable source of goals.

Their presence ensures Al Ahli cannot afford complacency, particularly when Neom look to counterattack in transition.