Saudi Pro League · 2026

Al-Fayha vs Al-Ahli · Saudi Pro League

vsPre-match analysis

Al-Ahli

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Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
12.29
Expected goals
0.872.29
Shots
11.615.1
Possession
45.1%50.9%

30-second read

What the record shows

One pattern stands out in the record: al-Ahli's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines. The next-strongest reading is weaker: al-Fayha's last-five goals scored average is above their season average. Limitation: At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Al-Ahli show a distinct attacking-volume record

moderate

Al-Ahli's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

11.6 shots/match ▲ShotsAl-Fayha · Al-Ahli15.1 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricAl-FayhaAl-AhliBaseline
Shots11.6 shots/match15.1 shots/match12.8 shots/match
Shots against18 shots/match12.4 shots/match12.5 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Al-Fayha's recent record differs from the season

weak

Al-Fayha's last-five goals scored average is above their season average.

1.2 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season1 goal/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for1.2 goals/match1 goal/match1.07 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Al-Ahli have a visible away split

weak

Al-Ahli's away-only shot average is below their full-season average.

12.8 shots/match ▲ShotsAway only · Season15.1 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: away

MetricAway onlySeasonBaseline
Shots12.8 shots/match15.1 shots/match12.8 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Al-Fayha favored in 0 of 13 directional metrics · Al-Ahli in 12 · 1 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Al-Fayha7 matchesAl-Ahli7 matches
1 goal/matchGoals scored7/7▲ 2.29 goals/match
1.57 goals/matchGoals allowed7/7▲ 1.43 goals/match
0.87 xG/matchExpected goals7/7▲ 2.29 xG/match
11.6 shots/matchShots7/7▲ 15.1 shots/match
4.29 shots/matchShots on target7/7▲ 5.57 shots/match
45.1%Possession7/7● 50.9%
2.71 corners/matchCorners7/7● 4 corners/match
9.57 fouls/matchFouls7/714.1 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

0Al-Fayha
1Draws
4Al-Ahli
Al-Fayha — Al-Ahli · Saudi Pro League1–1
Al-Ahli — Al-Fayha · Saudi Pro League2–0
Al-Ahli — Al-Fayha · Saudi Pro League5–0
Al-Fayha — Al-Ahli · Saudi Pro League0–1
Al-Ahli — Al-Fayha · Saudi Pro League1–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples7 / 7home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness38 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 15:05 UTC · analysis-v4

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