TABŪK, Saudi Arabia (March 12, 2026) (Interstat) — NEOM SC and Al Taawon opened their Saudi Pro League seasons with a 2-2 draw Thursday at King Khalid Sport City Stadium.

Al Taawon’s Luciano Rodríguez opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. Substitute Roger Martínez doubled the visitors’ lead in the 70th. NEOM SC responded with a quick brace, as forward Alexandre Lacazette scored in the 76th and substitute Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi equalized in stoppage time. Lacazette and Martínez each finished with a goal and an assist.

The result defied pre-match projections from Interstat, which gave Al Taawon an 81.5% probability to win. Both teams are now 0-0-1 in league play. The match featured eight yellow cards.