Pulau Pinang vs Kuching FA: match statistics
Kuching FA displays significantly higher form and quality this season, sitting 4th in the table with a record of 11 wins and just 3 defeats. The hosts, Pulau Pinang, are in 8th place with a negative 5-4-9 record and an alarming 67% loss rate at their own stadium. Kuching FA exhibits impressive defensive efficiency, conceding an average of only 0.78 goals per away match with 44% clean sheets, while Pulau Pinang concedes an average of 1.89 goals in their home fixtures. The form over the last five matches also favors the visitors (4 wins, 1 defeat), compared to the unstable disposition of the hosts. The gap in goal difference (+6 for Kuching FA on the road vs -5 for Pulau Pinang at home) and higher chance conversion (12% vs 8%) further support the visitors' advantage. All key indicators point to a probable victory for Kuching FA in this clash.
Pulau Pinang vs Kuching FA: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Pulau Pinang played Kuching FA in Super League (Malaysia). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Pulau Pinang: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Kuching FA: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Pulau Pinang scores 1.28 and concedes 1.89 goals per match. Kuching FA scores 1.78 and concedes 0.50. League average: 3.22 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Pulau Pinang 44%, Kuching FA 28%. Over 2.5: Pulau Pinang 56%, Kuching FA 33%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 59%.
xG, shots and style
Kuching FA has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.51. Pulau Pinang: 13.8 shots per match, Kuching FA: 13.7.
Match halves
Pulau Pinang: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.50. Kuching FA: half-time lead 56%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Pulau Pinang: 0-15 (6 goals). Kuching FA: 61-75 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.22 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 59%.
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
Kuching FA displays significantly higher form and quality this season, sitting 4th in the table with a record of 11 wins and just 3 defeats. The hosts, Pulau Pinang, are in 8th place with a negative 5-4-9 record and an alarming 67% loss rate at their own stadium. Kuching FA exhibits impressive defensive efficiency, conceding an average of only 0.78 goals per away match with 44% clean sheets, while Pulau Pinang concedes an average of 1.89 goals in their home fixtures. The form over the last five matches also favors the visitors (4 wins, 1 defeat), compared to the unstable disposition of the hosts. The gap in goal difference (+6 for Kuching FA on the road vs -5 for Pulau Pinang at home) and higher chance conversion (12% vs 8%) further support the visitors' advantage. All key indicators point to a probable victory for Kuching FA 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
| Pulau Pinang | Kuching FA | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 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.
Kuching FA is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Pulau Pinang · 1.8 pts / match - Kuching FA
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.
Kuching FA is 39% better for: goals scored per match.
1.28 goals / match - Pulau Pinang · 1.78 goals / match - Kuching FA
Kuching FA is 278% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.89 goals / match - Pulau Pinang · 0.5 goals / match - Kuching FA
Pulau Pinang scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Kuching FA keeps a clean sheet in 61% (11 of 18 matches).
Kuching FA scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Pulau Pinang keeps a clean sheet in 22% (4 of 18 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 - Pulau Pinang
Over / Under - Kuching FA
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.
Kuching FA is 47% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Pulau Pinang · 2.11 pts / match - Kuching FA
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Pulau Pinang - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 28%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Kuching FA - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 56% of matches and wins 61%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
* 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 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Pulau Pinang
Kuching FA
* 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
| Pulau Pinang | Liga | Kuching FA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.17 | 3.22 | ▼ 2.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▼ 28% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 56% | 59% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 28% | ▲ 61% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 83% | ▼ 78% |
^ 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.
- Pulau PinangSubstitutionOn: Alif Ikmalrizal AnuarOff: Ahmad Irfan bin Mohd Noor Ahmad Irfan bin Mohd Noor
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Pulau Pinang 0 - 1 - 0 Kuching FA. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Pulau Pinang vs Kuching FA?
The Super League match finished Pulau Pinang 0:1 Kuching FA. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Pulau Pinang vs Kuching FA?
Pulau Pinang score 1.28 goals per game on average and Kuching FA 1.78. The Super League average is 3.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 59% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Pulau Pinang's matches and 28% of Kuching FA's.
What form are Pulau Pinang and Kuching FA in?
Over the last 5 games Pulau Pinang have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Kuching FA 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Pulau Pinang vs Kuching FA?
The statistical background for Pulau Pinang vs Kuching FA — 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.