Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur: match statistics
Kuala Lumpur demonstrates significantly better away form with 67% away wins and an impressive goal difference of +11. The visiting team also boasts much higher efficiency (17% shot conversion vs 9% for the hosts) and scores an average of 2.17 goals per away match, while conceding only 0.33. Sabah, on the other hand, shows weak home form with only 17% home wins, a negative goal difference of -3, and a massive 50% loss rate on their own turf. Sabah's last five home matches (ddllwl) reveal instability, whereas Kuala Lumpur is on a wwwdwd run in away matches. The visitors' advantage in possession (52% vs 49%), xG (1.46 vs 1.25), and 67% away clean sheets further support the prediction of a Kuala Lumpur victory.
Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sabah played against Kuala Lumpur in Super League (Malaysia). The game was played on January 9, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Sabah has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Kuala Lumpur has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sabah scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 2.08. Kuala Lumpur scores 1.92 and allows 0.92. Games in this league average 3.40 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Sabah's games and 54% of Kuala Lumpur's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 62%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 64% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kuala Lumpur has the higher season xG average, 1.56 to 1.25 per game. Sabah takes 10.3 shots per game, while Kuala Lumpur takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sabah leads at halftime in 8% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Kuala Lumpur leads at halftime in 54% and scores 1.23 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sabah's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). For Kuala Lumpur, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Super League games average 3.40 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 64% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Kuala Lumpur demonstrates significantly better away form with 67% away wins and an impressive goal difference of +11. The visiting team also boasts much higher efficiency (17% shot conversion vs 9% for the hosts) and scores an average of 2.17 goals per away match, while conceding only 0.33. Sabah, on the other hand, shows weak home form with only 17% home wins, a negative goal difference of -3, and a massive 50% loss rate on their own turf. Sabah's last five home matches (ddllwl) reveal instability, whereas Kuala Lumpur is on a wwwdwd run in away matches. The visitors' advantage in possession (52% vs 49%), xG (1.46 vs 1.25), and 67% away clean sheets further support the prediction of a Kuala Lumpur victory.
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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
| Sabah | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.40 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sabah is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Sabah · 1.6 pts / game - Kuala Lumpur
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.
Kuala Lumpur is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Sabah · 1.92 goals / game - Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is 126% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.08 goals / game - Sabah · 0.92 goals / game - Kuala Lumpur
Sabah scores in 67% of games (8 of 12 meczów), while Kuala Lumpur keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 meczów).
Kuala Lumpur scores in 85% of games (11 of 13 meczów), while Sabah keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 of 12 meczów).
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 - Sabah
Over / Under - Kuala Lumpur
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.
Kuala Lumpur is 167% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / game - Sabah · 2 pts / game - Kuala Lumpur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sabah - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Kuala Lumpur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Sabah
Kuala Lumpur
* 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 (Super League).
Teams vs league
| Sabah | Liga | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.42 | 3.40 | ▼ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 48% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 64% | ▼ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 83% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Sabah's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Kuala Lumpur. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur?
The Super League match finished Sabah 1:1 Kuala Lumpur. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur?
Sabah score 1.33 goals per game on average and Kuala Lumpur 1.92. The Super League average is 3.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Sabah's matches and 54% of Kuala Lumpur's.
What form are Sabah and Kuala Lumpur in?
Over the last 5 games Sabah have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Kuala Lumpur 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.