Umm Salal vs Al Arabi: match statistics
Al Arabi presents significantly better form and statistics than Umm Salal. The hosts occupy 12th place in the table with a disastrous home record – 67% losses and a negative goal difference (-9). Their defense concedes an average of 3.17 goals per home match, which is an alarming signal. Al Arabi, on the other hand, sits in 5th position, has a balanced away record (50% wins), and a positive goal difference (+1) on the road. The visitors score an average of 2 goals per away match and have higher offensive efficiency (xG 1.8 vs 1.48). Al Arabi's recent form (3 consecutive away victories) in confrontation with the hosts' losing streak speaks decisively for a victory for the visitors.
Umm Salal vs Al Arabi: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Umm Salal played against Al Arabi in Stars League (Qatar). The game was played on January 29, 2026. Final score: 2:4.
Recent form
Umm Salal has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Al Arabi has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Umm Salal scores 1.69 goals per game and allows 2.92. Al Arabi scores 1.85 and allows 2.08. Games in this league average 3.26 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of Umm Salal's games and 69% of Al Arabi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 92% and 77%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Arabi has the higher season xG average, 1.66 to 1.37 per game. Umm Salal takes 11.8 shots per game, while Al Arabi takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Umm Salal leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.92 goals per game after halftime. Al Arabi leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.85 after halftime.
When the teams score
Umm Salal's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Al Arabi, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Stars League games average 3.26 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 60% 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 5.00 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 presents significantly better form and statistics than Umm Salal. The hosts occupy 12th place in the table with a disastrous home record – 67% losses and a negative goal difference (-9). Their defense concedes an average of 3.17 goals per home match, which is an alarming signal. Al Arabi, on the other hand, sits in 5th position, has a balanced away record (50% wins), and a positive goal difference (+1) on the road. The visitors score an average of 2 goals per away match and have higher offensive efficiency (xG 1.8 vs 1.48). Al Arabi's recent form (3 consecutive away victories) in confrontation with the hosts' losing streak speaks decisively for a victory for the visitors.
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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
| Umm Salal | Al Arabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.35 |
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 Arabi is 233% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Umm Salal · 2 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 9% better for: goals scored per game.
1.69 goals / game - Umm Salal · 1.85 goals / game - Al Arabi
Al Arabi is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.92 goals / game - Umm Salal · 2.08 goals / game - Al Arabi
Umm Salal scores in 85% of games (11 of 13 meczów), while Al Arabi keeps a clean sheet in 23% (3 of 13 meczów).
Al Arabi scores in 92% of games (12 of 13 meczów), while Umm Salal keeps a clean sheet in 15% (2 of 13 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 - Umm Salal
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.
Umm Salal is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.54 pts / game - Umm Salal · 1.46 pts / game - Al Arabi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Umm Salal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 23%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 1.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Arabi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 3.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Umm Salal
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 (Stars League).
Teams vs league
| Umm Salal | Liga | Al Arabi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.62 | 3.26 | ▲ 3.92 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 69% | 54% | ▲ 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 92% | 60% | ▲ 77% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 26% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 69% | ▲ 92% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | • 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Umm Salal's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Al Arabi. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Umm Salal vs Al Arabi?
The Stars League match finished Umm Salal 2:4 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 Umm Salal vs Al Arabi?
Umm Salal score 1.69 goals per game on average and Al Arabi 1.85. The Stars League average is 3.26 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Umm Salal's matches and 69% of Al Arabi's.
What form are Umm Salal and Al Arabi in?
Over the last 5 games Umm Salal have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Al Arabi 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Umm Salal vs Al Arabi?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.