NEOM vs Al-Ettifaq - Pro League

All eyes turn to the home ground on May 21, 2026 as NEOM welcome Al-Ettifaq in a Pro League encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

The two sides arrive with plenty to prove, and the Pro League contest at the home ground offers a chance to lay down a marker. NEOM arrive in fine shape, their WWWLL run and a 71.43% win rate marking them out as a side in command of their own destiny. The visitors have been a steady presence on the road, D in their last five and a campaign win rate of 42.86%. Where NEOM have built their campaign on solidity, Al-Ettifaq have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. Tim Sherwood makes his predictions for the new Premier League season, including who he thinks will make the top four in the table.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both NEOM and Al-Ettifaq have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. What Bryson DeChambeau claimed about LIV Golf’s future back in 2022 In 2022, DeChambeau took part in his first ever press conference after joining LIV Golf.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Man Utd signed French striker Enzo Kana-Biyik last summer, but he was immediately sent on loan for 2025/2026.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 2-2 draw feels like a fitting result. With positions in the Pro League table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Fulham's Antonee Robinson could be one of those, who would likely be a cheaper alternative to Hall, who has just enjoyed a breakout season with the Magpies.