Umm Salal vs Qatar SC: match statistics
Qatar SC stands as the favorite in this matchup, holding 5th place in the table compared to Umm Salal's 9th position. The hosts display very poor home form with a 56% loss rate and only 33% wins at home, conceding an average of 2.89 goals per match for a goal difference of -10. Qatar SC, despite a 50% away loss rate, shows better offensive efficiency (1.63 goals scored on average) and defensive solidity (1.63 conceded), achieving a neutral 0 goal difference in away matches. The recent form of both teams favors the visitors – Qatar SC has earned 2.0 points per game in their last 5 matches with a WDLWW run, while Umm Salal, despite a strong overall WWWDW run, displays a home form of WWLLLLLWD. xG statistics also point to the visitors' advantage (1.36 xG For vs. the hosts' 1.45 xG For, coupled with Umm Salal's significantly weaker defense at 1.98 xG Against). Considering all factors, Qatar SC has a genuine chance to secure all three points on the road.
Umm Salal vs Qatar SC: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Umm Salal played Qatar SC in Stars League (Qatar). The match was played on 18 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Umm Salal: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Qatar SC: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Umm Salal scores 1.89 and concedes 2.61 goals per match. Qatar SC scores 1.71 and concedes 1.53. League average: 3.29 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Umm Salal 72%, Qatar SC 65%. Over 2.5: Umm Salal 89%, Qatar SC 53%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Qatar SC has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.38. Umm Salal: 11.7 shots per match, Qatar SC: 12.9.
Match halves
Umm Salal: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.94. Qatar SC: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 1.18.
Goals by minute
Umm Salal: 31-45+ (12 goals). Qatar SC: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Stars League: 3.29 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Qatar SC stands as the favorite in this matchup, holding 5th place in the table compared to Umm Salal's 9th position. The hosts display very poor home form with a 56% loss rate and only 33% wins at home, conceding an average of 2.89 goals per match for a goal difference of -10. Qatar SC, despite a 50% away loss rate, shows better offensive efficiency (1.63 goals scored on average) and defensive solidity (1.63 conceded), achieving a neutral 0 goal difference in away matches. The recent form of both teams favors the visitors – Qatar SC has earned 2.0 points per game in their last 5 matches with a WDLWW run, while Umm Salal, despite a strong overall WWWDW run, displays a home form of WWLLLLLWD. xG statistics also point to the visitors' advantage (1.36 xG For vs. the hosts' 1.45 xG For, coupled with Umm Salal's significantly weaker defense at 1.98 xG Against). Considering all factors, Qatar SC has a genuine chance to secure all three points on the road.
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
| Umm Salal | Qatar SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 40% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 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.
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 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.89 goals / match - Umm Salal · 1.71 goals / match - Qatar SC
Qatar SC is 71% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.61 goals / match - Umm Salal · 1.53 goals / match - Qatar SC
Umm Salal scores in 89% of matches (16 of 18 matches), while Qatar SC keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 matches).
Qatar SC scores in 88% of matches (15 of 17 matches), while Umm Salal keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 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 - Umm Salal
Over / Under - Qatar SC
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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / match - Umm Salal · 1.53 pts / match - Qatar SC
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Umm Salal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 33%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 1.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Qatar SC - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 3.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 80% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| 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 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Umm Salal
Qatar SC
* 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
| Umm Salal | Liga | Qatar SC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 4.50 | 3.29 | • 3.24 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 59% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 89% | 63% | ▼ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 23% | • 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 71% | ▼ 53% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 87% | ▲ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Umm Salal 0 - 0 - 1 Qatar SC. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Umm Salal vs Qatar SC?
The Stars League match finished Umm Salal 0:0 Qatar SC. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Umm Salal vs Qatar SC?
Umm Salal score 1.89 goals per game on average and Qatar SC 1.71. The Stars League average is 3.29 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Umm Salal's matches and 65% of Qatar SC's.
What form are Umm Salal and Qatar SC in?
Over the last 5 games Umm Salal have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Qatar SC 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Umm Salal vs Qatar SC?
The statistical background for Umm Salal vs Qatar SC — 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.