Saudi Arabia - First DivisionData current as of September 12, 2026

Al Zulfi vs Al Ula: match statistics

Al Zulfi crest
Al Zulfi
0 : 0half-time 0:0
Al Ula crest
Al Ula
125%(0.00)
X25%(0.00)
250%(0.00)

Al Ula displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 5th in the table with a record of 8 wins, 6 draws, and just 2 losses. The visitors stand out with high efficiency in away matches, averaging 2.13 goals per game with a conversion rate of 22%, which is three times higher than that of the hosts (8%). Al Zulfi finds itself in a difficult position in 14th place, with only 14% home wins and a negative goal difference (-3). Form over the last five matches also favors Al Ula (1.6 points per game vs 0.8 for the hosts), and additionally, the visitors possess better xG figures (1.21 vs 1.45) with fewer goals conceded. Given all these factors, Al Ula holds a clear advantage and should secure all three points in this clash.

Al Zulfi vs Al Ula: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Al Zulfi played against Al Ula in First Division (Saudi Arabia). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:0.

Recent form

Al Zulfi has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Al Ula has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Al Zulfi scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.40. Al Ula scores 2.19 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.71 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 80% of Al Zulfi's games and 63% of Al Ula's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 56%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Al Ula has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.43 per game. Al Zulfi takes 12.1 shots per game, while Al Ula takes 13.2.

First-half and second-half trends

Al Zulfi leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Al Ula leads at halftime in 75% and scores 0.69 after halftime.

When the teams score

Al Zulfi's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Al Ula, it is minutes 31-45+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

First Division games average 2.71 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

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 Ula displays significantly better form and statistics this season, sitting 5th in the table with a record of 8 wins, 6 draws, and just 2 losses. The visitors stand out with high efficiency in away matches, averaging 2.13 goals per game with a conversion rate of 22%, which is three times higher than that of the hosts (8%). Al Zulfi finds itself in a difficult position in 14th place, with only 14% home wins and a negative goal difference (-3). Form over the last five matches also favors Al Ula (1.6 points per game vs 0.8 for the hosts), and additionally, the visitors possess better xG figures (1.21 vs 1.45) with fewer goals conceded. Given all these factors, Al Ula holds a clear advantage and should secure all three points in this clash.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

35Possession (%)65
Al ZulfiAl Ula
12Shots9
Al ZulfiAl Ula
1Shots on target1
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0xG0
Al ZulfiAl Ula
1Corners8
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0Dangerous attacks0
Al ZulfiAl Ula
11Fouls14
Al ZulfiAl Ula
1Cards3
Al ZulfiAl Ula

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.07Goals scored / game2.19
Al ZulfiAl Ula
1.4Goals allowed / game1
Al ZulfiAl Ula
49%Average possession51%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
3.93Shots on target / game5.5
Al ZulfiAl Ula

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.07Shots per game13.19
Al ZulfiAl Ula
3.93Shots on target5.5
Al ZulfiAl Ula
8.8%Shot conversion16.6%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
49%Possession51%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
1.43xG for1.5
Al ZulfiAl Ula
1.24xG against1.22
Al ZulfiAl Ula

Shooting quality

Al Zulfi: BalancedAl Ula: Efficient finishing
Al ZulfiAl Ula
Accuracy (shots on target)33%42%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.270.40

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Al Ula is 100% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / game - Al Zulfi · 1.6 pts / game - Al Ula

Al Zulfi
LLDLW
Season result split
20% W33% D47% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-5-7
0.93 pts / game · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-2-4
Last 5 at home
0-2-3
LDDLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.12Opponent xG: 1.44BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 80%
Al Ula
WDDLW
Season result split
50% W38% D13% L
Season (W-D-L)
8-6-2
1.88 pts / game · goal difference +19
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-2-2
Last 5 away
1-2-2
WDLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.6Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.90Opponent xG: 1.18BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%

Goalshow 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 Ula is 105% better for: goals scored per game.

1.07 goals / game - Al Zulfi · 2.19 goals / game - Al Ula

Al Ula is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.4 goals / game - Al Zulfi · 1 goals / game - Al Ula

Al Zulfi scoring profile: very strong

Al Zulfi scores in 87% of games (13 of 15 meczów), while Al Ula keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).

Al Ula scoring profile: very strong

Al Ula scores in 94% of games (15 of 16 meczów), while Al Zulfi keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 of 15 meczów).

16Goals scored (season)35
Al ZulfiAl Ula
21Goals conceded (season)16
Al ZulfiAl Ula
2.47Average goals per game3.19
Al ZulfiAl Ula
6Goals scored (last 5)13
Al ZulfiAl Ula
8Goals conceded (last 5)7
Al ZulfiAl Ula

How often they score at least...

87%1 goal94%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
20%2 goals56%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0%3 goals31%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0%4 goals19%
Al ZulfiAl Ula

How often they concede at least...

93%1 goal69%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
47%2 goals25%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0%3 goals6%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0%4 goals0%
Al ZulfiAl Ula

* 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

20%BTTS at half-time25%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0%BTTS in both halves6%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
7%Scored in both halves44%
Al ZulfiAl Ula

BTTS and goal count

47%Min. 3 goals and BTTS38%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS19%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
100%BTTS - last 580%
Al ZulfiAl Ula

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.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time81%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
40%Min. 2 goals before half-time44%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time31%
Al ZulfiAl Ula

2nd half

87%Min. 1 goal after half-time81%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
20%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time6%
Al ZulfiAl Ula

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Al Ula is 150% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / game - Al Zulfi · 2.5 pts / game - Al Ula

Al Zulfi - half-time state
27% leading20% draw53% trailing
Al Ula - half-time state
75% leading25% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)2.5
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0.53Goals scored (1st half)1.5
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0.87Goals conceded (1st half)0.25
Al ZulfiAl Ula
1.4Average goals (1st half)1.75
Al ZulfiAl Ula
27%Clean sheet before half-time75%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
53%No goal before half-time19%
Al ZulfiAl Ula

After half-time (2nd half)

1.53Points per game (2nd half)1.19
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0.53Goals scored (2nd half)0.69
Al ZulfiAl Ula
0.53Goals conceded (2nd half)0.75
Al ZulfiAl Ula
1.07Average goals (2nd half)1.44
Al ZulfiAl Ula
60%Clean sheet after half-time44%
Al ZulfiAl Ula
53%No goal after half-time44%
Al ZulfiAl Ula

Al Zulfi - second-half results

47% W13% D40% L
15
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
-5
Goal difference (1st half)
23
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding74%

Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Al Ula - second-half results

25% W44% D31% L
40
Half-time points
24
Half-time goals
+20
Goal difference (1st half)
19
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.50
PPG before half-time
Lead holding67%

Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.5

Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Al Zulfi - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.200.20
Goals scored / game1.20.0
Goals allowed / game0.41.2
Average goals per game1.61.2
1 goal100%80%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal0%100%
Goal difference+4-6
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 20% draw - 80% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 6
Al Ula - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.601.00
Goals scored / game2.00.6
Goals allowed / game0.41.0
Average goals per game2.41.6
1 goal100%80%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal0%40%
Goal difference+8-2
Half-time: 80% leading - 20% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 10

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Al Zulfi
ScoredConceded
0
3
0-15
3
2
16-30
5
8
31-45
2
3
46-60
0
3
61-75
6
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

Al Ula
ScoredConceded
5
0
0-15
6
2
16-30
13
2
31-45
3
5
46-60
2
2
61-75
6
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.83
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.0 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
104%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
72%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
82%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
1%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 100 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Al Zulfi

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.52
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.36
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.16
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
79%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
104%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.13
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
38% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
38%

Al Ula

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.28
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.91
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-9.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.69
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.22
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
162%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
74%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.28
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.8
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First Division).

Teams vs league

Al ZulfiLigaAl Ula
Average goals per game 2.472.71 3.19
Both teams scored 80%59% 63%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 47%53% 56%
Clean sheets 7%24% 31%
Goal before half-time 100%73% 81%
Goal after half-time 87%80% 81%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.71
Average goals per game
59%
Both teams scored
53%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
24%
Clean sheets
1.36
Home goals / game
1.35
Away goals / game
+1%
Home attack advantage
+1%
Home defensive advantage
+-1%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
2%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
44%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Al UlaYellow cardAmmar Al Daheem
  2. Al ZulfiSubstitutionOn: Salman Al SaeedOff: Abdul Rahman Fetais Al Hajri
  3. Al UlaSubstitutionOn: Ahmed ZainOff: Ayman Al Khulaif
  4. Al ZulfiYellow cardFahad Mustafa Aljayzani
  5. Al UlaYellow cardNasser Maje Hadhood
  6. Al UlaSubstitutionOn: Sumayhan AlnabitOff: Adama Malouda Traoré
  7. Al UlaYellow cardMatija Nastasić

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Al Zulfi vs Al Ula?

The First Division match finished Al Zulfi 0:0 Al Ula. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Al Zulfi vs Al Ula?

Al Zulfi score 1.07 goals per game on average and Al Ula 2.19. The First Division average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Al Zulfi's matches and 63% of Al Ula's.

What form are Al Zulfi and Al Ula in?

Over the last 5 games Al Zulfi have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Ula 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Zulfi vs Al Ula?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Zulfi vs Al Ula: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.