Al Arabi vs Al Sadd: match statistics
As the league leaders, Al Sadd display significantly better form and efficiency than Al Arabi. The visitors boast an impressive 88% away win rate and an average of 3.13 goals scored on the road, while conceding only 1.13 goals. Al Arabi struggles defensively at home, conceding an average of 2.25 goals per match, with a negative goal difference (-5) in home fixtures. Additionally, Al Sadd possess better xG statistics (1.86 vs 1.51), higher shot conversion rate (20% vs 13%), and greater ball possession. Al Sadd's form in their last five away matches (6 consecutive wins) coupled with the hosts' inconsistent form (dwlwwdll) clearly indicates the visitors' advantage. All key indicators point to an away victory for the league leaders.
Al Arabi vs Al Sadd: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Arabi played Al Sadd in Stars League (Qatar). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Al Arabi: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Al Sadd: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Arabi scores 1.82 and concedes 1.94 goals per match. Al Sadd scores 2.67 and concedes 1.33. League average: 3.29 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Arabi 76%, Al Sadd 61%. Over 2.5: Al Arabi 71%, Al Sadd 72%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Al Sadd has higher xG: 1.88 vs 1.65. Al Arabi: 13.7 shots per match, Al Sadd: 16.2.
Match halves
Al Arabi: half-time lead 47%, second-half goals 0.88. Al Sadd: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.78.
Goals by minute
Al Arabi: 31-45+ (10 goals). Al Sadd: 46-60 (18 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Stars League: 3.29 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
As the league leaders, Al Sadd display significantly better form and efficiency than Al Arabi. The visitors boast an impressive 88% away win rate and an average of 3.13 goals scored on the road, while conceding only 1.13 goals. Al Arabi struggles defensively at home, conceding an average of 2.25 goals per match, with a negative goal difference (-5) in home fixtures. Additionally, Al Sadd possess better xG statistics (1.86 vs 1.51), higher shot conversion rate (20% vs 13%), and greater ball possession. Al Sadd's form in their last five away matches (6 consecutive wins) coupled with the hosts' inconsistent form (dwlwwdll) clearly indicates the visitors' advantage. All key indicators point to an away victory for the league leaders.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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 Sadd | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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 Sadd is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Al Arabi · 2.4 pts / match - Al Sadd
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 Sadd is 47% better for: goals scored per match.
1.82 goals / match - Al Arabi · 2.67 goals / match - Al Sadd
Al Sadd is 46% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.94 goals / match - Al Arabi · 1.33 goals / match - Al Sadd
Al Arabi scores in 94% of matches (16 of 17 matches), while Al Sadd keeps a clean sheet in 33% (6 of 18 matches).
Al Sadd scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Al Arabi keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 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 Sadd
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Arabi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 47% of matches and wins 41%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Al Sadd - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +7 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (18 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Al Arabi
Al Sadd
* 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 (Stars League).
Teams vs league
| Al Arabi | Liga | Al Sadd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.76 | 3.29 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 58% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 62% | ▲ 72% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 24% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 94% | 71% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | • 88% | 87% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Al Arabi 1 - 0 - 0 Al Sadd. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Arabi vs Al Sadd?
The Stars League match finished Al Arabi 2:1 Al Sadd. 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 Sadd?
Al Arabi score 1.82 goals per game on average and Al Sadd 2.67. The Stars League average is 3.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Al Arabi's matches and 61% of Al Sadd's.
What form are Al Arabi and Al Sadd in?
Over the last 5 games Al Arabi have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Al Sadd 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Arabi vs Al Sadd?
The statistical background for Al Arabi vs Al Sadd — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.