Al Bukayriyah vs Al Ula: match statistics
Al Ula presents clearly better form and statistics this season. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 9 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 losses, while Al Bukayriyah is in 6th position with 10 wins but as many as 6 losses. Particularly significant is Al Ula's advantage in away matches – a 44% win rate, scoring efficiency of 1.89 goals per match, and an impressive 44% clean sheets. Al Bukayriyah concedes an average of 1.11 goals per match at home and has only 33% clean sheets, which poses a serious threat given the visitors' offensive power (38 goals this season). Form in the last five matches also speaks for Al Ula (1.6 points per match vs 1.4 for the hosts), and the positive goal difference of the visitors (+8 away vs +1 for hosts at home) confirms their advantage. All key indicators, including higher xG (1.21 vs 0.95) and better shot efficiency (20% vs 17%), point to a victory for Al Ula.
Al Bukayriyah vs Al Ula: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Bukayriyah played Al Ula in First Division (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 28 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Al Bukayriyah: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Al Ula: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Bukayriyah scores 1.22 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Al Ula scores 2.11 and concedes 0.89. League average: 2.73 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Bukayriyah 44%, Al Ula 56%. Over 2.5: Al Bukayriyah 56%, Al Ula 56%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Al Ula has higher xG: 1.51 vs 0.93. Al Bukayriyah: 6.7 shots per match, Al Ula: 13.1.
Match halves
Al Bukayriyah: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.67. Al Ula: half-time lead 72%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Al Bukayriyah: 76-90+ (6 goals). Al Ula: 31-45+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
First Division: 2.73 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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 Ula presents clearly better form and statistics this season. The visitors occupy 4th place in the table with a record of 9 wins, 7 draws, and only 2 losses, while Al Bukayriyah is in 6th position with 10 wins but as many as 6 losses. Particularly significant is Al Ula's advantage in away matches – a 44% win rate, scoring efficiency of 1.89 goals per match, and an impressive 44% clean sheets. Al Bukayriyah concedes an average of 1.11 goals per match at home and has only 33% clean sheets, which poses a serious threat given the visitors' offensive power (38 goals this season). Form in the last five matches also speaks for Al Ula (1.6 points per match vs 1.4 for the hosts), and the positive goal difference of the visitors (+8 away vs +1 for hosts at home) confirms their advantage. All key indicators, including higher xG (1.21 vs 0.95) and better shot efficiency (20% vs 17%), point to a victory for Al Ula.
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 Bukayriyah | Al Ula | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.45 | 0.38 |
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 Ula is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Al Bukayriyah · 1.6 pts / match - Al Ula
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 Ula is 73% better for: goals scored per match.
1.22 goals / match - Al Bukayriyah · 2.11 goals / match - Al Ula
Al Ula is 31% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Al Bukayriyah · 0.89 goals / match - Al Ula
Al Bukayriyah scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Al Ula keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 matches).
Al Ula scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Al Bukayriyah keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 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 Bukayriyah
Over / Under - Al Ula
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 Ula is 83% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Al Bukayriyah · 2.44 pts / match - Al Ula
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Bukayriyah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Ula - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 72% of matches and wins 50%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +8 | -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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (15 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 Bukayriyah
Al Ula
* 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 Bukayriyah | Liga | Al Ula | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.39 | 2.73 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 58% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 53% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 25% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | • 72% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 Bukayriyah 0 - 0 - 1 Al Ula. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Bukayriyah vs Al Ula?
The First Division match finished Al Bukayriyah 1:3 Al Ula. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Bukayriyah vs Al Ula?
Al Bukayriyah score 1.22 goals per game on average and Al Ula 2.11. The First Division average is 2.73 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Al Bukayriyah's matches and 56% of Al Ula's.
What form are Al Bukayriyah and Al Ula in?
Over the last 5 games Al Bukayriyah have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Al Ula 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Bukayriyah vs Al Ula?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Bukayriyah vs Al Ula: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.