A Saudi Professional League match is set to take place between Neom SC and Al-Ittihad. Neom SC's attacking efficiency has been notable in recent matches, with a 28.5% conversion rate on their attacking plays over the last six games. They also boast an xG efficiency of 1.21 per 90 minutes, surpassing their opponents by 0.35. Their key pass success rate stands at 78%, significantly higher than the 65% of their rivals. They are also creating 0.8 scoring chances per 90 minutes from their passes in the final third. They have also shown dominance in midfield with a 54% control rate, a quick transition speed of 2.3 times per minute and a total running distance of 112km, with 27% high-intensity sprinting. Neom SC is likely to employ a defensive counter-attacking strategy, while Al-Ittihad will aim to control the game through possession. The two teams have been evenly matched in their previous five encounters. In their first meeting this season, Al-Ittihad secured a 2-1 victory. Despite Neom SC having home advantage, Al-Ittihad is considered to have the upper hand in terms of form and overall strength. A key factor will be whether Benzema can continue his goal-scoring form and if the Neom SC defense can withstand the pressure. The prediction is Neom SC +0.5.