Al Najma vs Al Taawoun: 1–2
Al Taawoun beat Al Najma 2–1 in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday, 23 April 2026 at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia.
- Competition: Saudi Pro League (2025-26 Saudi Pro League)
- Kick-off time: Thu, 23 Apr 2026, 16:10 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
- Attendance: 1,199
- Teams: Al Najma (home), Al Taawoun (away)
Goals
- 8' — Vitor Vargas (own goal) (Al Taawoun)
- 63' — Marin Petkov (Al Taawoun)
- 84' — Samir (Al Najma)
Match statistics
| Statistic | Al Najma | Al Taawoun |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Shots | 8 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
Starting line-ups
Al Najma (3-5-1-1): Victor Braga (G), Mohammed Al-Fatil (CD), Samir (CD-L), Abdulaziz Al Harabi (CD-R), Guga (CM-L), Bilal Boutobba (CM-R), Nabil Donga (AM), Vitor Vargas (LM), Abdullah Al Hawsawi (RM), Felippe Cardoso (F), Lázaro (RCF).
Al Taawoun (4-3-3): Mailson (G), Qassem Lajami (CD-L), Andrei Girotto (CD-R), Mohammed Al Dossari (LB), Mohammed Mahzari (RB), Aschraf El Mahdioui (CM), Angelo Fulgini (LM), Flávio (RM), Roger Martínez (F), Marin Petkov (LF), Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi (RF).
Recent form
Al Najma: lost 3–1 vs Al Okhdood (28 Feb); lost 4–0 away to Al Hilal (6 Mar); lost 3–1 vs Damac (12 Mar); lost 5–2 away to Al Nassr (3 Apr); won 2–1 vs Neom SC (11 Apr).
Al Taawoun: drew 1–1 away to Al Qadsiah (28 Feb); won 3–2 vs Al Fateh (6 Mar); drew 2–2 away to Neom SC (12 Mar); drew 2–2 away to Al Hilal (4 Apr); lost 2–1 vs Al Kholood (11 Apr).