Sabah vs Johor Darul Ta'zim: match statistics
Johor Darul Ta'zim is showing exceptional dominance this season with a record of 16 wins and zero defeats, sitting top of the table. The visiting side boasts a 100% away record, scoring an average of 3.29 goals per match while maintaining a 100% clean sheet rate. Sabah occupies 11th place with a mere 14% win rate at home, conceding an average of 1.43 goals per game and presenting a negative goal difference (-3). The immense quality gap is further confirmed by xG statistics – the hosts generate 1.31 xG while conceding 1.77 xG, whereas the visitors create 2.45 xG while conceding only 0.75 xG. The form of both teams (JDT's 7-match away winning streak vs. Sabah's inconsistent run) and the possession advantage (64% vs. 49%) clearly point to a certain victory for the away side.
Sabah vs Johor Darul Ta'zim: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sabah played Johor Darul Ta'zim in Super League (Malaysia). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 1:6.
Current form
Sabah: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Johor Darul Ta'zim: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sabah scores 1.29 and concedes 2.07 goals per match. Johor Darul Ta'zim scores 4.56 and concedes 0.38. League average: 3.23 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sabah 71%, Johor Darul Ta'zim 25%. Over 2.5: Sabah 64%, Johor Darul Ta'zim 81%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 60%.
xG, shots and style
Johor Darul Ta'zim has higher xG: 2.91 vs 1.36. Sabah: 11.1 shots per match, Johor Darul Ta'zim: 27.0.
Match halves
Sabah: half-time lead 7%, second-half goals 0.93. Johor Darul Ta'zim: half-time lead 75%, second-half goals 2.63.
Goals by minute
Sabah: 46-60 (5 goals). Johor Darul Ta'zim: 31-45+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.23 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 60%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 8.00, 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
Johor Darul Ta'zim is showing exceptional dominance this season with a record of 16 wins and zero defeats, sitting top of the table. The visiting side boasts a 100% away record, scoring an average of 3.29 goals per match while maintaining a 100% clean sheet rate. Sabah occupies 11th place with a mere 14% win rate at home, conceding an average of 1.43 goals per game and presenting a negative goal difference (-3). The immense quality gap is further confirmed by xG statistics – the hosts generate 1.31 xG while conceding 1.77 xG, whereas the visitors create 2.45 xG while conceding only 0.75 xG. The form of both teams (JDT's 7-match away winning streak vs. Sabah's inconsistent run) and the possession advantage (64% vs. 49%) clearly point to a certain victory for the away side.
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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
| Sabah | Johor Darul Ta'zim | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.44 |
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.
Johor Darul Ta'zim is 114% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Sabah · 3 pts / match - Johor Darul Ta'zim
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.
Johor Darul Ta'zim is 253% better for: goals scored per match.
1.29 goals / match - Sabah · 4.56 goals / match - Johor Darul Ta'zim
Johor Darul Ta'zim is 445% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.07 goals / match - Sabah · 0.38 goals / match - Johor Darul Ta'zim
Sabah scores in 71% of matches (10 of 14 matches), while Johor Darul Ta'zim keeps a clean sheet in 75% (12 of 16 matches).
Johor Darul Ta'zim scores in 100% of matches (16 of 16 matches), while Sabah keeps a clean sheet in 7% (1 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 - Sabah
Over / Under - Johor Darul Ta'zim
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.
Johor Darul Ta'zim is 244% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.71 pts / match - Sabah · 2.44 pts / match - Johor Darul Ta'zim
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sabah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 7% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Johor Darul Ta'zim - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 75% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +9 |
* 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 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (16 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - 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
Sabah
Johor Darul Ta'zim
* 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
| Sabah | Liga | Johor Darul Ta'zim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.36 | 3.23 | ▲ 4.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 48% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 60% | ▲ 81% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 7% | 27% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 78% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 83% | ▲ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sabah 0 - 0 - 1 Johor Darul Ta'zim. Average goals 8.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sabah vs Johor Darul Ta'zim?
The Super League match finished Sabah 1:6 Johor Darul Ta'zim. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sabah vs Johor Darul Ta'zim?
Sabah score 1.29 goals per game on average and Johor Darul Ta'zim 4.56. The Super League average is 3.23 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 71% of Sabah's matches and 25% of Johor Darul Ta'zim's.
What form are Sabah and Johor Darul Ta'zim in?
Over the last 5 games Sabah have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Johor Darul Ta'zim 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sabah vs Johor Darul Ta'zim?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.