Al Arabi vs Al Jabalain: match statistics
Al Jabalain is the clear favorite for this encounter. The visiting team sits in 6th place in the table and displays significantly better form than the hosts (1.6 points per game in the last 5 matches compared to 0.8 for Al Arabi). Al Arabi is in 15th position and has a catastrophic home record – just 29% of home matches won and a staggering 57% losses. The visitors are characterized by solid defensive play (averaging 0.71 goals conceded away) and attacking efficiency (1.29 goals per away match compared to just 0.43 for the hosts). The difference in xG values (1.29 for Al Jabalain vs 1.14 for Al Arabi) and significantly higher shot conversion (11% vs 5%) further argue for an away win. Given the hosts' poor recent form and Al Jabalain's qualitative advantage, I expect a confident victory for the visiting team.
Al Arabi vs Al Jabalain: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Arabi played Al Jabalain in First Division (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 12 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Al Arabi: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Al Jabalain: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Arabi scores 0.47 and concedes 1.33 goals per match. Al Jabalain scores 1.67 and concedes 1.07. League average: 2.71 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Arabi 27%, Al Jabalain 73%. Over 2.5: Al Arabi 20%, Al Jabalain 67%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Al Jabalain has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.10. Al Arabi: 9.1 shots per match, Al Jabalain: 11.5.
Match halves
Al Arabi: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.27. Al Jabalain: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Al Arabi: 31-45+ (3 goals). Al Jabalain: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.71 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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 Jabalain is the clear favorite for this encounter. The visiting team sits in 6th place in the table and displays significantly better form than the hosts (1.6 points per game in the last 5 matches compared to 0.8 for Al Arabi). Al Arabi is in 15th position and has a catastrophic home record – just 29% of home matches won and a staggering 57% losses. The visitors are characterized by solid defensive play (averaging 0.71 goals conceded away) and attacking efficiency (1.29 goals per away match compared to just 0.43 for the hosts). The difference in xG values (1.29 for Al Jabalain vs 1.14 for Al Arabi) and significantly higher shot conversion (11% vs 5%) further argue for an away win. Given the hosts' poor recent form and Al Jabalain's qualitative advantage, I expect a confident victory for the visiting team.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Al Arabi | Al Jabalain | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 21% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.46 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Al Jabalain is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Al Arabi · 1.6 pts / match - Al Jabalain
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 Jabalain is 255% better for: goals scored per match.
0.47 goals / match - Al Arabi · 1.67 goals / match - Al Jabalain
Al Jabalain is 24% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.33 goals / match - Al Arabi · 1.07 goals / match - Al Jabalain
Al Arabi scores in 47% of matches (7 of 15 matches), while Al Jabalain keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).
Al Jabalain scores in 87% of matches (13 of 15 matches), while Al Arabi keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Arabi
Over / Under - Al Jabalain
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Al Jabalain is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / match - Al Arabi · 1.67 pts / match - Al Jabalain
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Arabi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 20%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Al Jabalain - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Al Arabi
Al Jabalain
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (First Division).
Teams vs league
| Al Arabi | Liga | Al Jabalain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.80 | 2.71 | • 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 27% | 60% | ▲ 73% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 24% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 74% | • 73% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 81% | • 80% |
^ 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
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.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Arabi vs Al Jabalain?
The First Division match finished Al Arabi 0:2 Al Jabalain. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Arabi vs Al Jabalain?
Al Arabi score 0.47 goals per game on average and Al Jabalain 1.67. The First Division average is 2.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 27% of Al Arabi's matches and 73% of Al Jabalain's.
What form are Al Arabi and Al Jabalain in?
Over the last 5 games Al Arabi have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Jabalain 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Arabi vs Al Jabalain?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Arabi vs Al Jabalain: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.