Budaiya vs Al Najma: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
17:00 WAT, Monday 25 May: Budaiya v Al Najma in the Premier League.
Current form
Budaiya, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Manama, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Al Najma, last 5: WLLLD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Al Ittihad, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Al Najma, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.5 for Budaiya.
Head to head
When they last met (16 Apr 2026) it ended Al Najma 1–2 Budaiya.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Budaiya 1.5 xG, Al Najma 1.3 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Budaiya 40%, draw 25%, Al Najma 35%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Budaiya 1–1 Al Najma. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Budaiya40%fair 2.50 · @2.65
Draw25%fair 4.02 · @3.25
Al Najma35%fair 2.84 · @2.40
2.78Expected goals
1.49Budaiya xG
1.29Al Najma xG
61%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
2–19%
0–18%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Budaiya 1.5 – 1.3 Al Najma expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Budaiya vs Al Najma?
On our numbers Budaiya have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Al Najma 35%.
How many goals will there be in Budaiya vs Al Najma?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Budaiya vs Al Najma?
Our predicted score is Budaiya 1–1 Al Najma, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Budaiya vs Al Najma?
Budaiya vs Al Najma (Premier League) kicks off on Monday 25 May 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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