First Division
Saudi ArabiaAbout the league: First Division
First Division is a football league from Saudi Arabia that we track match by match. 18 teams are competing in the 2025/2026 season; Abha lead the table with 33 points. The average is 2.96 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 62% of matches. The campaign runs from 11 September 2025 to 23 May 2026.
First Division 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 309 First Division matches have been completed. Abha leads the table with 33 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.96. BTTS: 62%. Over 2.5: 61%. Clean-sheet matches: 38%.
Result split
Home wins: 41%. Draws: 23%. Away wins: 35%.
Team rankings
Al Draih has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 2.33. Both teams scored in 79% of Al Batin's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Abha | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 31:11 | +20 | 33 | 2.36 | WWLLL |
| 2 |  Al Draih | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 31:17 | +14 | 30 | 2.14 | WLWWW |
| 3 |  Al Orubah | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 22:13 | +9 | 30 | 2.14 | WWWWL |
| 4 |  Al Ula | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 30:13 | +17 | 27 | 1.93 | WWWWL |
| 5 |  Al Bukayriyah | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 15:15 | 0 | 26 | 1.86 | DDDLL |
| 6 |  Al Faisaly | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 21:11 | +10 | 23 | 1.77 | WWWWW |
| 7 |  Al Jabalain | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 23:15 | +8 | 21 | 1.50 | LLWWL |
| 8 |  Al Raed | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 23:20 | +3 | 20 | 1.43 | WLLDW |
| 9 |  Jeddah | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 15:14 | +1 | 19 | 1.36 | LDDLW |
| 10 |  Al Wahda | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22:25 | -3 | 18 | 1.29 | WDLWL |
| 11 |  Al Ta'ee | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 17:21 | -4 | 16 | 1.14 | LWWLL |
| 12 |  Al-Jndal | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10:24 | -14 | 15 | 1.07 | LLLLW |
| 13 |  Al Adalh | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 17:25 | -8 | 13 | 0.93 | WWWWW |
| 14 |  Al Arabi | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7:18 | -11 | 13 | 0.93 | DDWLL |
| 15 |  Al Anwar | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 13:19 | -6 | 12 | 0.86 | WLLWL |
| 16 |  Al Zulfi | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 13:18 | -5 | 11 | 0.85 | WLDDL |
| 17 |  Al Batin | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13:24 | -11 | 4 | 0.31 | LLDWL |
| 18 |  Al Jubail | 13 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6:26 | -20 | 2 | 0.15 | LLLLL |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 309 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Al Ula0.92
- 2Abha0.94
- 3Al Faisaly1.00
- 4Al Draih1.11
- 5Al Orubah1.14
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Al Wahda74%
- 2Al Draih72%
- 3Al Batin71%
- 4Al Ula69%
- 5Al Faisaly68%
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Draih | 36 | 1.96 | 1.05 | +0.92 | 69 | 78 | +9 |
| 2 | Abha | 33 | 1.68 | 1.14 | +0.54 | 56 | 77 | +21 |
| 3 | Al Ula | 34 | 1.58 | 1.20 | +0.38 | 55 | 75 | +20 |
| 4 | Al Raed | 33 | 1.61 | 1.18 | +0.43 | 54 | 51 | -3 |
| 5 | Al Jabalain | 35 | 1.45 | 1.18 | +0.27 | 54 | 59 | +5 |
| 6 | Al Orubah | 34 | 1.34 | 1.21 | +0.13 | 50 | 64 | +14 |
| 7 | Al Zulfi | 31 | 1.42 | 1.22 | +0.20 | 47 | 41 | -6 |
| 8 | Al Ta'ee | 33 | 1.33 | 1.29 | +0.04 | 47 | 43 | -4 |
| 9 | Al Faisaly | 29 | 1.55 | 1.22 | +0.33 | 46 | 63 | +17 |
| 10 | Al Wahda | 33 | 1.43 | 1.45 | -0.02 | 45 | 39 | -6 |
| 11 | Al Anwar | 32 | 1.30 | 1.33 | -0.03 | 43 | 37 | -6 |
| 12 | Al Arabi | 34 | 1.23 | 1.52 | -0.28 | 41 | 21 | -20 |
| 13 | Al Batin | 30 | 1.24 | 1.56 | -0.32 | 36 | 18 | -18 |
| 14 | Jeddah | 33 | 1.06 | 1.49 | -0.43 | 36 | 38 | +2 |
| 15 | Al Bukayriyah | 33 | 0.96 | 1.41 | -0.45 | 35 | 40 | +5 |
| 16 | Al Adalh | 32 | 1.17 | 1.72 | -0.55 | 34 | 33 | -1 |
| 17 | Al-Jndal | 32 | 1.06 | 1.64 | -0.58 | 33 | 28 | -5 |
| 18 | Al Jubail | 33 | 1.01 | 1.69 | -0.68 | 32 | 14 | -18 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 34
FAQ
How many teams play in First Division?
The 2025/2026 season of First Division includes 18 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 First Division season start and end?
The 2025/2026 First Division season runs from 11 September 2025 to 23 May 2026.
How many matchweeks does the First Division season have?
The 2025/2026 First Division season spans 34 matchweeks.
Who leads the First Division table?
Abha leads First Division with 33 points.
Which team scores the most goals in First Division?
Al Draih has the strongest attack in First Division, scoring 2.33 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in First Division?
Al Ula concedes the fewest goals in First Division, 0.92 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in First Division?
First Division averages 2.96 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in First Division?
Over 2.5 lands in 61% of First Division matches.
How often do both teams score in First Division?
BTTS lands in 62% of First Division matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in First Division?
Home teams win 41% of matches in First Division.