Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud: match statistics
Al Shabab appear to be the clear favorites in this matchup, despite their mid-table position. The hosts showcase significantly better attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 1.58 goals per home game, while Al Akhdoud record a mere 0.67 goals on average away. The away statistics are particularly alarming for the visitors - an 83% loss rate, only 8% wins, and as many as 50% of matches failing to score. Al Akhdoud concede an average of nearly 2 goals on the road, which, combined with a weak offense (0.82 xG), makes them highly vulnerable to defeat. The form of both teams over their last five matches (1.4 points for Al Shabab vs 0.6 for Al Akhdoud), as well as their advantage in ball possession and shots on target, further support the hosts. The difference in goal difference (-5 for the hosts compared to -15 for the visitors away) confirms Al Shabab's distinct advantage in this clash.
Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Shabab played Al Akhdoud in Professional League (Saudi Arabia). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Al Shabab: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Al Akhdoud: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Shabab scores 1.24 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Al Akhdoud scores 0.88 and concedes 2.20. League average: 3.03 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Shabab 56%, Al Akhdoud 56%. Over 2.5: Al Shabab 40%, Al Akhdoud 60%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 57%.
xG, shots and style
Al Shabab has higher xG: 1.39 vs 0.92. Al Shabab: 12.4 shots per match, Al Akhdoud: 8.3.
Match halves
Al Shabab: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.72. Al Akhdoud: half-time lead 8%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
Al Shabab: 61-75 (8 goals). Al Akhdoud: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Professional League: 3.03 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 57%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, 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 clear favorites in this matchup, despite their mid-table position. The hosts showcase significantly better attacking efficiency, scoring an average of 1.58 goals per home game, while Al Akhdoud record a mere 0.67 goals on average away. The away statistics are particularly alarming for the visitors - an 83% loss rate, only 8% wins, and as many as 50% of matches failing to score. Al Akhdoud concede an average of nearly 2 goals on the road, which, combined with a weak offense (0.82 xG), makes them highly vulnerable to defeat. The form of both teams over their last five matches (1.4 points for Al Shabab vs 0.6 for Al Akhdoud), as well as their advantage in ball possession and shots on target, further support the hosts. The difference in goal difference (-5 for the hosts compared to -15 for the visitors away) confirms Al Shabab's distinct advantage in this clash.
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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 Shabab | Al Akhdoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.29 |
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 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Al Shabab · 0.6 pts / match - Al Akhdoud
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 Shabab is 41% better for: goals scored per match.
1.24 goals / match - Al Shabab · 0.88 goals / match - Al Akhdoud
Al Shabab is 41% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Al Shabab · 2.2 goals / match - Al Akhdoud
Al Shabab scores in 68% of matches (17 of 25 matches), while Al Akhdoud keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 matches).
Al Akhdoud scores in 60% of matches (15 of 25 matches), while Al Shabab keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 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 Shabab
Over / Under - Al Akhdoud
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 Shabab is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.84 pts / match - Al Shabab · 0.68 pts / match - Al Akhdoud
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Shabab - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Al Akhdoud - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 8% of matches and wins 12%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 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 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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 Shabab
Al Akhdoud
* 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 Shabab | Liga | Al Akhdoud | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.80 | 3.03 | • 3.08 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 56% | 60% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 57% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 23% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 73% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 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
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 Shabab 0 - 1 - 0 Al Akhdoud. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud?
The Professional League match finished Al Shabab 2:0 Al Akhdoud. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud?
Al Shabab score 1.24 goals per game on average and Al Akhdoud 0.88. The Professional League average is 3.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Al Shabab's matches and 56% of Al Akhdoud's.
What form are Al Shabab and Al Akhdoud in?
Over the last 5 games Al Shabab have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Al Akhdoud 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud?
The statistical background for Al Shabab vs Al Akhdoud — 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.