AL-KHUBAR, Saudi Arabia (Jan. 21, 2026) (Interstat) — Al Ettifaq Saudi Club and NEOM SC opened their Saudi Pro League campaigns with a 0-0 draw Wednesday at EGO STADIUM.

The match defied pre-game projections from Interstat, which gave Al Ettifaq a 74.4% probability to win and forecast a 2-1 victory. Both teams now hold identical records of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in league play and across all competitions this season.

Defenses dominated in a physical contest that produced four yellow cards late in the second half. NEOM SC’s Jack Hendry received the first booking in the 75th minute, followed by Álvaro Medrán of Al Ettifaq in the 88th. Substitute Khalifah Al Dawsari and defender Francisco Calvo were also cautioned in stoppage time.