Saudi First Division
The Saudi First Division is the second tier of Saudi Arabia's football league system, below the Saudi Professional League. It features 20 clubs competing across a season for promotion to the top flight, along with relegation battles to the lower division. The league is known for developing young talents and teams aiming to reach the pinnacle of Saudi football.
⚡ Compact, defensively organized teams with quick transitions and strong midfield battles.
📌 Notable Facts
- Promotion to the Saudi Professional League is awarded to the top teams at season's end.
- The league serves as a proving ground for emerging Saudi clubs and homegrown talents.
- Many players and coaches have used the First Division as a stepping stone to top-flight football.
League Table
| # | Lag | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 19 | 5 | 1 | +33 | 62 | |
| 2 | 24 | 20 | 1 | 3 | +46 | 61 | |
| 3 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 0 | +43 | 61 | |
| 4 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 2 | +33 | 54 | |
| 5 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | +14 | 44 | |
| 6 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | +9 | 42 | |
| 7 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | -7 | 38 | |
| 8 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | -4 | 32 | |
| 9 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | +5 | 30 | |
| 10 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -12 | 28 | |
| 11 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -19 | 28 | |
| 12 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | -13 | 27 | |
| 13 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 15 | -10 | 25 | |
| 14 | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | -8 | 25 | |
| 15 | 25 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -20 | 19 | |
| 16 | 25 | 3 | 7 | 15 | -26 | 16 | |
| 17 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 17 | -28 | 13 | |
| 18 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 19 | -36 | 8 |
① Al Ahli look to capitalize on home pressure against an ambitious Al Ittihad.
② Key players on both sides could decide the outcome, but defense may dominate.
③ An away win is plausible given squad depth and form.
① Al Hilal should control possession and push for victory against the lower-ranked side.
② Attacking midfielders and the striker line will test the opposition backline.
③ High goal expectancy and a comfortable home win appear likely.
① Al Khaleej benefit from home field and should edge a tight contest.
② Both teams have productive attacking lines, keeping goals in play.
③ A narrow win for the home side is the most likely outcome.
① Taawoun vs Fateh looks evenly matched with potential for an open game.
② Midfield battles and pace on the flanks could create multiple chances.
③ A draw is plausible, but both sides are capable of scoring.
① Defensive battle expected.
② Both teams prioritize organization at the back.
③ Few clear-cut chances are anticipated.
① High-scoring derby predicted.
② Historical meetings suggest plenty of goals.
③ Both teams will push for attacking football.
① Home momentum continues.
② The hosts are on an impressive winning run.
③ Confidence is high in the home dressing room.
① Visitors look dangerous.
② Away team has key players returning from injury.
③ Their counter-attacking style could be decisive.
① Al Akhdoud face a stronger Al-Fayha, likely to concede and chase the game.
② Al-Fayha's quality should manifest in multiple chances and goals.
③ A comfortable away win seems likely for Al-Fayha.
① Al Nassr FC's attacking firepower should overwhelm Neom's defense.
② Expect a dominant home performance with several goals.
③ Neom SC will push for a reply, but a comfortable home win is likely.
① Al-Ettifaq's home form is tested by Al Shabab's pace and attacking intent.
② Al Shabab have enough quality to take the initiative and control the tempo.
③ Expect a goal-rich match with chances for both sides.
① Abha are favorites at home.
② Al-Jubail will need to defend solidly and counter.
③ The hosts should control the game and keep a clean sheet.
① Al Taee will push for control at home.
② Al Anwar will try to trouble them on the break.
③ The match could end in a draw with chances at both ends.
① Arabi's attacking firepower should break down the Orobah defense.
② Counter-attacks could decide the result for the away side.
③ Expect an open game with goals from both teams.
① Jeddah's home advantage should pressure Al-Ula's porous defense.
② Clinical finishing from the hosts is likely to seal the win.
③ The visitors may struggle to threaten the goal.
① Strong home advantage expected.
② The hosts have been dominant at home recently.
③ Expect a controlled performance from the home side.
① A tight contest is expected.
② Both teams are evenly matched this season.
③ Could go either way but slight edge to experience.