Al-Najma x Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League in round 29 By Janderson Luiz
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Al-Najma faces Al-Taawoun this Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 1:10 pm, on Al-Najma Club Stadium, on Unaizah. The home team occupies the last position in the table and needs positive results to try to escape the relegation zone. The visitor comes in fifth place and seeks to maintain the pace in the fight for places in continental competitions.
The match is valid for round 29 of Saudi Pro League. Al-Najma has just 11 points in 28 games. Al-Taawoun has 46 points and has shown consistency away from home at various times throughout the season.
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Al-Najma fights relegation with limited squad
Unaizah’s club is going through a delicate moment. Nas in the last rounds, beat Neom 2-1, but suffered significant defeats against big teams. The team has the second worst defense in the league, with 67 goals conceded.
- Lázaro leads the team’s top scorers with six goals.
- Felippe Cardoso appears among the top assistants.
- Bilal Boutobba and Ali Jasim usually create the main offensive plays.
- Victor Braga should continue as a starter in goal.
The coach has problems in the defensive sector. Mohammed Al-Kunaydiri remains out due to a cruciate ligament injury. Outros absences limit rotation options.
Al-Taawoun maintains ambitions at the top of the table
Buraidah’s team alternates good results with stumbles. In the previous round, they lost to Al-Kholood by 2-1. Ainda thus, the squad has the quality to seek the three points away from home.
Roger Martínez emerges as the team’s top scorer this season, with around 20 goals. Angelo Fulgini contributes with assistance and creations. Ashraf El Mahdioui organizes the midfield. Mailson tends to be the goalkeeper of choice.
Coach Péricles Chamusca should repeat recent base. The team has a history of games with goals in clashes against teams at the bottom of the table.
Escalações probable confirmed in recent sources
Al-Najma (4-1-4-1 probable): Victor Braga; Abdullah Al Hawsawi, Nasser Al-Haleel, Samir Caetano, Vitor Vargas; Deybi Flores; Bilal Boutobba, Rakan Al-Tulayhi, David Tijanic, Ali Jasim; Hisham Al Dubais or Lázaro.
Al-Taawoun (4-3-3 probable): Mailson; Mohammed Mahzari, Qasim Lajami, Mohammed Al Dossari, Mishal Al-Alaeli; Ashraf El Mahdioui, Angelo Fulgini, Flávio; Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi, Roger Martínez, another attacker.
Essas lineups reflect the latest available lineups. Lesões and suspensions can change the starting eleven until the opening whistle.
Histórico of clashes and last games
The teams have faced each other a few times recently. Al-Taawoun has the advantage in most head-to-head duels. Al-Najma looks to break that streak at home.
Últimos five games from Al-Najma: win over Neom (2-1), loss to Al-Nassr (2-5), loss to Damac (1-3), loss to Al-Hilal (0-4), loss to Al-Okhdood (1-3).
Últimos five games from Al-Taawoun: loss to Al-Kholood (1-2), draw with Al-Hilal (2-2), draw with Neom (2-2), win over Al-Fateh (3-2), draw with Al-Qadsiah (1-1).
Onde watch the match live
The broadcast is available on DAZN in most countries. No Brasil, streaming platforms that cover Saudi Pro League show the game. Apps like OneFootball and official league websites also provide real-time updates.
Torcedores and Arábia Saudita have local channels. Verifique your operator’s programming to confirm the signal.
Estádio weather and game details
Al-Najma Club Stadium, in Unaizah, hosts the clash. The stadium has a moderate capacity and should have a good local audience. The weather forecast indicates temperatures around 25°C to 30°C at departure time, with clear skies and light wind. Condições favorable for the show.
Ingressos remains on sale on the club’s official channels. Preços vary by industry.
Curiosidades and round context
Al-Najma needs at least one point to avoid moving further away from the salvation zone. Al-Taawoun wants to keep the distance to the G4. Round 29 defines important directions in the fight against relegation and the fight for continental positions.
Jogadores as well as Boutobba, for the home side, and El Mahdioui, for the visitor, can decide the direction of the score with individual actions.
The referee’s name had not yet been officially confirmed at the time of writing this report. The teams are already carrying out their final training sessions before kick-off.
