Professional League 2026/2027
Saudi ArabiaSeason 2026/2027
About the league: Professional League
Professional League is one of the football leagues in Saudi Arabia. The 2026/2027 season features 18 teams, with Al Hilal out in front on 12 points. The season is played from 13 August 2026 to 28 May 2027. Games here produce 2.89 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 53% of them.
Professional League 2026/2027: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2026/2027 season, 36 Professional League matches have been completed. Al Hilal leads the table with 12 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 2.89. BTTS: 53%. Over 2.5: 56%. Clean-sheet matches: 47%.
Result split
Home wins: 36%. Draws: 28%. Away wins: 36%.
Team rankings
Al Hilal has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 3.75. Both teams scored in 100% of Al Kholood's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Hilal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:3 | +12 | 12 | 3.00 | WWWW |
| 2 |  Al Nassr | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12:3 | +9 | 12 | 3.00 | WWWW |
| 3 |  Al Quadisiya | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | +5 | 9 | 2.25 | WLWW |
| 4 |  Al Kholood | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8:5 | +3 | 8 | 2.00 | DWDW |
| 5 |  Al Ittihad | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | +2 | 8 | 2.00 | DWWD |
| 6 |  Al Draih | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5:2 | +3 | 7 | 1.75 | LWDW |
| 7 |  Neom SC | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4:4 | 0 | 6 | 1.50 | WWLL |
| 8 |  Al Ahli | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 0 | 6 | 1.50 | WWLL |
| 9 |  Al Ittifaq | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:8 | -1 | 6 | 1.50 | WWLL |
| 10 |  Al Hazm | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 4 | 1.00 | WLLD |
| 11 |  Al Feiha | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 4 | 1.00 | LLDW |
| 12 |  Al Riyadh | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:11 | -5 | 4 | 1.00 | LLDW |
| 13 |  Al Shabab | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:7 | -2 | 3 | 0.75 | LDDD |
| 14 |  Al Khaleej | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2:6 | -4 | 3 | 0.75 | DDDL |
| 15 |  Al Taawon | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 2 | 0.50 | DLDL |
| 16 |  Al Fateh | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 2 | 0.50 | LLDD |
| 17 |  Abha | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | -6 | 1 | 0.25 | LLDL |
| 18 |  Al Faisaly | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:10 | -6 | 1 | 0.25 | LLDL |
League statistics
Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 36 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Al Hilal3.75
- 2Al Nassr3.00
- 3Al Kholood2.00
- 4Al Quadisiya2.00
- 5Al Ittifaq1.75
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Al Draih0.50
- 2Al Nassr0.75
- 3Al Ittihad0.75
- 4Al Hilal0.75
- 5Al Quadisiya0.75
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Al Kholood100%
- 2Al Shabab75%
- 3Al Faisaly75%
- 4Abha75%
- 5Al Hazm75%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Al Nassr100%
- 2Al Hilal100%
- 3Al Ahli75%
- 4Al Ittifaq75%
- 5Al Feiha75%
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Professional League sits Above average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Close to average for openness. Home advantage is Below average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1João Félix Sequeira8.18
- 2Rúben Diogo da Silva Neves7.92
- 3Sergej Milinković-Savić7.76
- 4Nikola Vasilj7.65
- 5John Buckley7.65
- 6Alexandre Lacazette7.64
- 7Sadio Mané7.60
- 8Álvaro Medrán Just7.59
Most minutes
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Quadisiya | 4 | 2.00 | 0.93 | +1.06 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 4 | 2.14 | 1.15 | +1.00 | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| 3 | Al Nassr | 4 | 1.90 | 1.07 | +0.83 | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| 4 | Al Ittifaq | 4 | 1.94 | 1.34 | +0.59 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| 5 | Al Shabab | 4 | 1.75 | 1.35 | +0.40 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| 6 | Al Ahli | 4 | 1.63 | 1.29 | +0.35 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Neom SC | 4 | 1.36 | 1.09 | +0.27 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 | Al Taawon | 4 | 1.51 | 1.43 | +0.08 | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| 9 | Al Draih | 4 | 1.47 | 1.39 | +0.07 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| 10 | Abha | 4 | 1.36 | 1.33 | +0.03 | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| 11 | Al Ittihad | 4 | 1.59 | 1.62 | -0.03 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| 12 | Al Kholood | 4 | 1.12 | 1.52 | -0.40 | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| 13 | Al Hazm | 4 | 0.98 | 1.51 | -0.53 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 14 | Al Faisaly | 4 | 0.99 | 1.60 | -0.61 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 15 | Al Fateh | 4 | 1.29 | 1.91 | -0.62 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 16 | Al Feiha | 4 | 1.41 | 2.07 | -0.66 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 17 | Al Khaleej | 4 | 1.05 | 1.75 | -0.70 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 18 | Al Riyadh | 4 | 1.03 | 2.16 | -1.13 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 5
FAQ
How many teams play in Professional League?
The 2026/2027 season of Professional League includes 18 teams.
When does the 2026/2027 Professional League season start and end?
The 2026/2027 Professional League season runs from 13 August 2026 to 28 May 2027.
How many matchweeks does the Professional League season have?
The 2026/2027 Professional League season spans 34 matchweeks.
Who leads the Professional League table?
Al Hilal leads Professional League with 12 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Professional League?
Al Hilal has the strongest attack in Professional League, scoring 3.75 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Professional League?
Al Draih concedes the fewest goals in Professional League, 0.50 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Professional League?
Professional League averages 2.89 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Professional League?
Over 2.5 lands in 56% of Professional League matches.
How often do both teams score in Professional League?
BTTS lands in 53% of Professional League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Professional League?
Home teams win 36% of matches in Professional League.
Who is the top scorer in Professional League?
Ivan Toney leads the recorded scoring table in Professional League for 2026/2027 with 4 goals.