Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi: match statistics
Al Arabi displays decidedly better away form with 71% wins and an impressive goal difference of +11 in matches on the road. The visitors score an average of 2 goals per away match while conceding just 0.43, which translates to 57% clean sheets. Al Salmiyah, despite a decent table position, has a more modest home goal record (15 goals in the season, averaging 1.33 per match) and only 50% home wins. The recent form of both teams also favors the visitors - Al Arabi has a higher average xG (1.4 vs 1.16) and better shot conversion (21% vs 18%). Given Al Arabi's qualitative and statistical advantage, a victory for the visitors is the most probable scenario for this match.
Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Salmiyah played Al Arabi in Kuwait Premier League (Kuwait). The match was played on 23 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Al Salmiyah: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Al Arabi: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Salmiyah scores 1.15 and concedes 0.69 goals per match. Al Arabi scores 1.92 and concedes 0.54. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Salmiyah 46%, Al Arabi 38%. Over 2.5: Al Salmiyah 23%, Al Arabi 46%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Al Arabi has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.27. Al Salmiyah: 9.6 shots per match, Al Arabi: 12.0.
Match halves
Al Salmiyah: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 0.46. Al Arabi: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.23.
Goals by minute
Al Salmiyah: 0-15 (4 goals). Al Arabi: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Kuwait Premier League: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Al Arabi displays decidedly better away form with 71% wins and an impressive goal difference of +11 in matches on the road. The visitors score an average of 2 goals per away match while conceding just 0.43, which translates to 57% clean sheets. Al Salmiyah, despite a decent table position, has a more modest home goal record (15 goals in the season, averaging 1.33 per match) and only 50% home wins. The recent form of both teams also favors the visitors - Al Arabi has a higher average xG (1.4 vs 1.16) and better shot conversion (21% vs 18%). Given Al Arabi's qualitative and statistical advantage, a victory for the visitors is the most probable scenario for this match.
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 Salmiyah | Al Arabi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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 Salmiyah is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Al Salmiyah · 1.4 pts / match - Al Arabi
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 Arabi is 67% better for: goals scored per match.
1.15 goals / match - Al Salmiyah · 1.92 goals / match - Al Arabi
Al Arabi is 28% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.69 goals / match - Al Salmiyah · 0.54 goals / match - Al Arabi
Al Salmiyah scores in 77% of matches (10 of 13 matches), while Al Arabi keeps a clean sheet in 46% (6 of 13 matches).
Al Arabi scores in 77% of matches (10 of 13 matches), while Al Salmiyah keeps a clean sheet in 46% (6 of 13 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 Salmiyah
Over / Under - Al Arabi
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 Salmiyah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Arabi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
* 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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). 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 Salmiyah
Al Arabi
* 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 (Kuwait Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Al Salmiyah | Liga | Al Arabi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.85 | 2.54 | • 2.46 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 50% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 23% | 43% | ▲ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 29% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 54% | 76% | ▲ 85% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Al Salmiyah 0 - 0 - 1 Al Arabi. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
The Kuwait Premier League match finished Al Salmiyah 1:0 Al Arabi. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
Al Salmiyah score 1.15 goals per game on average and Al Arabi 1.92. The Kuwait Premier League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Al Salmiyah's matches and 38% of Al Arabi's.
What form are Al Salmiyah and Al Arabi in?
Over the last 5 games Al Salmiyah have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Al Arabi 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
The statistical background for Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi — 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.