Al Kholood vs Al Shabab: match statistics
Al Shabab appear to be the favorites in this match despite their poor away statistics. The home side Al Kholood are in disastrous home form with an 80% loss rate and only 20% wins, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game. Al Shabab have earned 1.6 points per match in their last five games and have won their last two matches, indicating an improvement in form. The visitors have a better away defense (conceding 1.2 goals on average) and a 30% clean sheet rate, while Al Kholood have not kept a single clean sheet at home. The difference in xG (1.14 for the visitors vs 1.11 for the home side) and a better goal difference (-4 vs -10) speak in favor of Al Shabab, although a draw is also realistic due to the visitors' tendency to share points (40% draws away from home).
Al Kholood vs Al Shabab: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Kholood played Al Shabab in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 7 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Al Kholood: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Al Shabab: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Kholood scores 1.32 and concedes 1.84 goals per match. Al Shabab scores 1.00 and concedes 1.32. League average: 2.95 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Kholood 47%, Al Shabab 47%. Over 2.5: Al Kholood 68%, Al Shabab 32%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Al Shabab has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.15. Al Kholood: 9.8 shots per match, Al Shabab: 12.8.
Match halves
Al Kholood: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.58. Al Shabab: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Al Kholood: 76-90+ (7 goals). Al Shabab: 61-75 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 2.95 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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
Al Shabab appear to be the favorites in this match despite their poor away statistics. The home side Al Kholood are in disastrous home form with an 80% loss rate and only 20% wins, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game. Al Shabab have earned 1.6 points per match in their last five games and have won their last two matches, indicating an improvement in form. The visitors have a better away defense (conceding 1.2 goals on average) and a 30% clean sheet rate, while Al Kholood have not kept a single clean sheet at home. The difference in xG (1.14 for the visitors vs 1.11 for the home side) and a better goal difference (-4 vs -10) speak in favor of Al Shabab, although a draw is also realistic due to the visitors' tendency to share points (40% draws away from home).
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 Kholood | Al Shabab | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.24 |
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 Shabab is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Al Kholood · 1.6 pts / match - Al Shabab
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 Kholood is 32% better for: goals scored per match.
1.32 goals / match - Al Kholood · 1 goals / match - Al Shabab
Al Shabab is 39% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.84 goals / match - Al Kholood · 1.32 goals / match - Al Shabab
Al Kholood scores in 53% of matches (10 of 19 matches), while Al Shabab keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 matches).
Al Shabab scores in 63% of matches (12 of 19 matches), while Al Kholood keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 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 Kholood
Over / Under - Al Shabab
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 Kholood is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / match - Al Kholood · 0.79 pts / match - Al Shabab
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Kholood - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Al Shabab - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 Kholood
Al Shabab
* 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 (Professional League).
Teams vs league
| Al Kholood | Liga | Al Shabab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.16 | 2.95 | ▼ 2.32 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 57% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 68% | 56% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 25% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 71% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 80% | ▼ 58% |
^ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Al Kholood 1 - 0 - 0 Al Shabab. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
The Professional League match finished Al Kholood 1:0 Al Shabab. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
Al Kholood score 1.32 goals per game on average and Al Shabab 1.00. The Professional League average is 2.95 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Al Kholood's matches and 47% of Al Shabab's.
What form are Al Kholood and Al Shabab in?
Over the last 5 games Al Kholood have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Al Shabab 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Kholood vs Al Shabab?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Al Kholood vs Al Shabab: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.