Saudi Professional League Clash: Al Najma's Relegation Battle Against Al-Khaleej – A Tactical Preview and Form Analysis

Al Najma's season has been disappointing, with a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 10 losses, leaving them with 1 point and in 18th place in the league, firmly in the relegation zone. Their recent form is particularly concerning, managing only 1 draw and 9 losses in their last 10 matches. They have struggled offensively, scoring only 8 goals, while conceding 23 goals defensively. Al-Khaleej's performance has been somewhat better this season, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, accumulating 14 points and ranking 9th in the league. Over their last 10 matches, Al-Khaleej has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, scoring 24 goals and conceding 19 goals. Historical encounters between the two teams favour Al-Khaleej. Al Najma's form is extremely poor heading into this match, and the pressure to avoid relegation is mounting. Reviewing recent head-to-head records, Al Najma's results have been dismal, with a single narrow victory amongst seven losses and two draws, which has undoubtedly impacted the team's morale. The absence of a left-back poses a problem for their defence, also impacting the team's mentality. Al Najma must galvanize their players to face this challenging test.