Al Shahaniya vs Umm Salal: match statistics
Al Shahaniya is the favorite for this encounter, despite sitting 12th in the table. The hosts have shown solid form in their last five matches with a record of 2-2-1 and only 4 goals conceded, indicating defensive improvement. Umm Salal has a disastrous away record with 83% losses and an average of 2.67 conceded goals per match, while their away form (5 consecutive losses before the last win) is alarming. Although the visitors average 2 goals scored away, their xG (1.35) suggests they are overperforming, which may not be sustainable. Al Shahaniya holds the advantage in possession (46% vs 36%) and better xG metrics in home games (1.47 xG For vs 1.43 xG Against), which, given the visitors' weak defense, should lead to a home win. The statistics unequivocally point to Al Shahaniya as the favorite in this duel.
Al Shahaniya vs Umm Salal: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Al Shahaniya played Umm Salal in Stars League (Qatar). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Al Shahaniya: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Umm Salal: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Al Shahaniya scores 0.58 and concedes 1.58 goals per match. Umm Salal scores 1.83 and concedes 2.92. League average: 3.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Al Shahaniya 25%, Umm Salal 75%. Over 2.5: Al Shahaniya 33%, Umm Salal 92%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 61%.
xG, shots and style
Umm Salal has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.30. Al Shahaniya: 10.7 shots per match, Umm Salal: 12.2.
Match halves
Al Shahaniya: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.17. Umm Salal: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Al Shahaniya: 16-30 (3 goals). Umm Salal: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Stars League: 3.31 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 61%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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 Shahaniya is the favorite for this encounter, despite sitting 12th in the table. The hosts have shown solid form in their last five matches with a record of 2-2-1 and only 4 goals conceded, indicating defensive improvement. Umm Salal has a disastrous away record with 83% losses and an average of 2.67 conceded goals per match, while their away form (5 consecutive losses before the last win) is alarming. Although the visitors average 2 goals scored away, their xG (1.35) suggests they are overperforming, which may not be sustainable. Al Shahaniya holds the advantage in possession (46% vs 36%) and better xG metrics in home games (1.47 xG For vs 1.43 xG Against), which, given the visitors' weak defense, should lead to a home win. The statistics unequivocally point to Al Shahaniya as the favorite in this duel.
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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 Shahaniya | Umm Salal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.16 | 0.37 |
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 Shahaniya is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Al Shahaniya · 0.6 pts / match - Umm Salal
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.
Umm Salal is 216% better for: goals scored per match.
0.58 goals / match - Al Shahaniya · 1.83 goals / match - Umm Salal
Al Shahaniya is 85% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.58 goals / match - Al Shahaniya · 2.92 goals / match - Umm Salal
Al Shahaniya scores in 42% of matches (5 of 12 matches), while Umm Salal keeps a clean sheet in 17% (2 of 12 matches).
Umm Salal scores in 92% of matches (11 of 12 matches), while Al Shahaniya keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 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 Shahaniya
Over / Under - Umm Salal
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.
Umm Salal is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / match - Al Shahaniya · 1.58 pts / match - Umm Salal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Shahaniya - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 17%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Umm Salal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -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 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). 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 Shahaniya
Umm Salal
* 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 Shahaniya | Liga | Umm Salal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.17 | 3.31 | ▲ 4.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 55% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 61% | ▲ 92% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 25% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 85% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Al Shahaniya 0 - 0 - 1 Umm Salal. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Shahaniya vs Umm Salal?
The Stars League match finished Al Shahaniya 3:0 Umm Salal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Shahaniya vs Umm Salal?
Al Shahaniya score 0.58 goals per game on average and Umm Salal 1.83. The Stars League average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 61% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Al Shahaniya's matches and 75% of Umm Salal's.
What form are Al Shahaniya and Umm Salal in?
Over the last 5 games Al Shahaniya have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Umm Salal 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Shahaniya vs Umm Salal?
The statistical background for Al Shahaniya vs Umm Salal — 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.