Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur: match statistics
Kuala Lumpur demonstrates significantly better away form with 67% away wins and an impressive goal difference of +11. The visiting team also boasts much higher efficiency (17% shot conversion vs 9% for the hosts) and scores an average of 2.17 goals per away match, while conceding only 0.33. Sabah, on the other hand, shows weak home form with only 17% home wins, a negative goal difference of -3, and a massive 50% loss rate on their own turf. Sabah's last five home matches (ddllwl) reveal instability, whereas Kuala Lumpur is on a wwwdwd run in away matches. The visitors' advantage in possession (52% vs 49%), xG (1.46 vs 1.25), and 67% away clean sheets further support the prediction of a Kuala Lumpur victory.
Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sabah played Kuala Lumpur in Super League (Malaysia). The match was played on 9 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Sabah: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Kuala Lumpur: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sabah scores 1.33 and concedes 2.08 goals per match. Kuala Lumpur scores 1.92 and concedes 0.92. League average: 3.40 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sabah 67%, Kuala Lumpur 54%. Over 2.5: Sabah 67%, Kuala Lumpur 62%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 64%.
xG, shots and style
Kuala Lumpur has higher xG: 1.56 vs 1.25. Sabah: 10.3 shots per match, Kuala Lumpur: 13.8.
Match halves
Sabah: half-time lead 8%, second-half goals 1.00. Kuala Lumpur: half-time lead 54%, second-half goals 1.23.
Goals by minute
Sabah: 46-60 (5 goals). Kuala Lumpur: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.40 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 64%.
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
Kuala Lumpur demonstrates significantly better away form with 67% away wins and an impressive goal difference of +11. The visiting team also boasts much higher efficiency (17% shot conversion vs 9% for the hosts) and scores an average of 2.17 goals per away match, while conceding only 0.33. Sabah, on the other hand, shows weak home form with only 17% home wins, a negative goal difference of -3, and a massive 50% loss rate on their own turf. Sabah's last five home matches (ddllwl) reveal instability, whereas Kuala Lumpur is on a wwwdwd run in away matches. The visitors' advantage in possession (52% vs 49%), xG (1.46 vs 1.25), and 67% away clean sheets further support the prediction of a Kuala Lumpur victory.
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
| Sabah | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.40 |
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.
Sabah is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Sabah · 1.6 pts / match - Kuala Lumpur
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.
1.33 goals / match - Sabah · 1.92 goals / match - Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is 126% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.08 goals / match - Sabah · 0.92 goals / match - Kuala Lumpur
Sabah scores in 67% of matches (8 of 12 matches), while Kuala Lumpur keeps a clean sheet in 38% (5 of 13 matches).
Kuala Lumpur scores in 85% of matches (11 of 13 matches), while Sabah keeps a clean sheet in 8% (1 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 - Sabah
Over / Under - Kuala Lumpur
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 167% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.75 pts / match - Sabah · 2 pts / match - Kuala Lumpur
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sabah - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 8% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Kuala Lumpur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 54% of matches and wins 62%. 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 | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Kuala Lumpur
* 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 | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.42 | 3.40 | ▼ 2.85 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 48% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 64% | ▼ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 83% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sabah 0 - 1 - 0 Kuala Lumpur. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur?
The Super League match finished Sabah 1:1 Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur?
Sabah score 1.33 goals per game on average and Kuala Lumpur 1.92. The Super League average is 3.40 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 64% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Sabah's matches and 54% of Kuala Lumpur's.
What form are Sabah and Kuala Lumpur in?
Over the last 5 games Sabah have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Kuala Lumpur 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sabah vs Kuala Lumpur: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.