Kuala Lumpur vs Pulau Pinang: match statistics
Kuala Lumpur occupies a high 2nd position in the table and demonstrates solid home form with 57% of home matches won, averaging 1.71 goals per game with only 14% losses. Pulau Pinang performs significantly worse in away matches—only 17% wins, 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game. The visitors' recent form is better (1.8 PPG); however, their away weakness and high rate of matches without scoring (33%) give the advantage to the hosts. Kuala Lumpur possesses superior xG statistics (1.64 vs 1.3) and possession (54% vs 48%), suggesting match control. Considering all factors, the hosts are the favorites, although Pulau Pinang may capitalize on their recent good run, increasing the chance of a draw or an upset.
Kuala Lumpur vs Pulau Pinang: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Kuala Lumpur played Pulau Pinang in Super League (Malaysia). The match was played on 14 January 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Kuala Lumpur: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Pulau Pinang: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Kuala Lumpur scores 1.86 and concedes 0.93 goals per match. Pulau Pinang scores 1.29 and concedes 1.86. League average: 3.36 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Kuala Lumpur 57%, Pulau Pinang 43%. Over 2.5: Kuala Lumpur 57%, Pulau Pinang 57%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Kuala Lumpur has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.61. Kuala Lumpur: 14.6 shots per match, Pulau Pinang: 14.9.
Match halves
Kuala Lumpur: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.21. Pulau Pinang: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Kuala Lumpur: 76-90+ (9 goals). Pulau Pinang: 0-15 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.36 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 63%.
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
Kuala Lumpur occupies a high 2nd position in the table and demonstrates solid home form with 57% of home matches won, averaging 1.71 goals per game with only 14% losses. Pulau Pinang performs significantly worse in away matches—only 17% wins, 50% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7, conceding an average of 2.17 goals per game. The visitors' recent form is better (1.8 PPG); however, their away weakness and high rate of matches without scoring (33%) give the advantage to the hosts. Kuala Lumpur possesses superior xG statistics (1.64 vs 1.3) and possession (54% vs 48%), suggesting match control. Considering all factors, the hosts are the favorites, although Pulau Pinang may capitalize on their recent good run, increasing the chance of a draw or an upset.
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
| Kuala Lumpur | Pulau Pinang | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.27 |
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.
Pulau Pinang is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Kuala Lumpur · 1.8 pts / match - Pulau Pinang
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.
Kuala Lumpur is 44% better for: goals scored per match.
1.86 goals / match - Kuala Lumpur · 1.29 goals / match - Pulau Pinang
Kuala Lumpur is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.93 goals / match - Kuala Lumpur · 1.86 goals / match - Pulau Pinang
Kuala Lumpur scores in 86% of matches (12 of 14 matches), while Pulau Pinang keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 matches).
Pulau Pinang scores in 64% of matches (9 of 14 matches), while Kuala Lumpur keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 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 - Kuala Lumpur
Over / Under - Pulau Pinang
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.
Kuala Lumpur is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.93 pts / match - Kuala Lumpur · 1.36 pts / match - Pulau Pinang
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kuala Lumpur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 57%. 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.
Pulau Pinang - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Kuala Lumpur
Pulau Pinang
* 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 (Super League).
Teams vs league
| Kuala Lumpur | Liga | Pulau Pinang | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.79 | 3.36 | ▼ 3.14 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 47% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 63% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 28% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 82% | ▼ 79% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Kuala Lumpur 1 - 0 - 0 Pulau Pinang. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Kuala Lumpur vs Pulau Pinang?
The Super League match finished Kuala Lumpur 0:1 Pulau Pinang. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Kuala Lumpur vs Pulau Pinang?
Kuala Lumpur score 1.86 goals per game on average and Pulau Pinang 1.29. The Super League average is 3.36 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Kuala Lumpur's matches and 43% of Pulau Pinang's.
What form are Kuala Lumpur and Pulau Pinang in?
Over the last 5 games Kuala Lumpur have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Pulau Pinang 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kuala Lumpur vs Pulau Pinang?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Kuala Lumpur vs Pulau Pinang: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.