Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi: match statistics
Al Arabi displays decidedly better away form with 71% wins and an impressive goal difference of +11 in matches on the road. The visitors score an average of 2 goals per away match while conceding just 0.43, which translates to 57% clean sheets. Al Salmiyah, despite a decent table position, has a more modest home goal record (15 goals in the season, averaging 1.33 per match) and only 50% home wins. The recent form of both teams also favors the visitors - Al Arabi has a higher average xG (1.4 vs 1.16) and better shot conversion (21% vs 18%). Given Al Arabi's qualitative and statistical advantage, a victory for the visitors is the most probable scenario for this match.
Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Salmiyah played against Al Arabi in Kuwait Premier League (Kuwait). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Al Salmiyah has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Al Arabi has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Salmiyah scores 1.15 goals per game and allows 0.69. Al Arabi scores 1.92 and allows 0.54. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 46% of Al Salmiyah's games and 38% of Al Arabi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 23% and 46%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Arabi has the higher season xG average, 1.52 to 1.27 per game. Al Salmiyah takes 9.6 shots per game, while Al Arabi takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Salmiyah leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 0.46 goals per game after halftime. Al Arabi leads at halftime in 46% and scores 1.23 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Salmiyah's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Al Arabi, it is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Kuwait Premier League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Al Arabi displays decidedly better away form with 71% wins and an impressive goal difference of +11 in matches on the road. The visitors score an average of 2 goals per away match while conceding just 0.43, which translates to 57% clean sheets. Al Salmiyah, despite a decent table position, has a more modest home goal record (15 goals in the season, averaging 1.33 per match) and only 50% home wins. The recent form of both teams also favors the visitors - Al Arabi has a higher average xG (1.4 vs 1.16) and better shot conversion (21% vs 18%). Given Al Arabi's qualitative and statistical advantage, a victory for the visitors is the most probable scenario for this match.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Al Salmiyah | Al Arabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.41 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Al Salmiyah is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Al Salmiyah · 1.4 pts / game - Al Arabi
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Al Arabi is 67% better for: goals scored per game.
1.15 goals / game - Al Salmiyah · 1.92 goals / game - Al Arabi
Al Arabi is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.69 goals / game - Al Salmiyah · 0.54 goals / game - Al Arabi
Al Salmiyah scores in 77% of games (10 of 13 games), while Al Arabi keeps a clean sheet in 46% (6 of 13 games).
Al Arabi scores in 77% of games (10 of 13 games), while Al Salmiyah keeps a clean sheet in 46% (6 of 13 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Salmiyah
Over / Under - Al Arabi
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Salmiyah - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Arabi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Al Salmiyah
Al Arabi
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Kuwait Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Al Salmiyah | Liga | Al Arabi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.85 | 2.54 | • 2.46 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 50% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 23% | 43% | ▲ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 29% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 54% | 76% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Al Salmiyah's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Arabi. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
The Kuwait Premier League match finished Al Salmiyah 1:0 Al Arabi. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
Al Salmiyah score 1.15 goals per game on average and Al Arabi 1.92. The Kuwait Premier League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Al Salmiyah's matches and 38% of Al Arabi's.
What form are Al Salmiyah and Al Arabi in?
Over the last 5 games Al Salmiyah have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Al Arabi 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
The statistical background for Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.