Saudi Pro League · 2026

Al-Ahli vs Al-Khaleej · Saudi Pro League

Al-Ahli

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vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
2.50.5
Expected goals
2.270.94
Shots
15.48.88
Possession
52.3%47.1%

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What the record shows

The season records do not separate these clubs, so the strongest stored context is their shared history: 5 meetings, 4 to Al-Ahli, 1 drawn, 0 to Al-Khaleej. From this fixture's own record: al-Ahli's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines. Past meetings are history, not a forecast.

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.

15.4 shots/match ▲ShotsAl-Ahli · Al-Khaleej8.88 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: season

MetricAl-AhliAl-KhaleejBaseline
Shots15.4 shots/match8.88 shots/match12.6 shots/match
Shots against11.5 shots/match15.4 shots/match12.7 shots/match

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

Al-Khaleej's recent record differs from the season

weak

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

0.6 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season0.5 goals/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 for0.6 goals/match0.5 goals/match1.13 goals/match

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

Al-Ahli have a visible home split

weak

Al-Ahli's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.

18.3 shots/match ▲ShotsHome only · Season15.4 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: home

MetricHome onlySeasonBaseline
Shots18.3 shots/match15.4 shots/match12.6 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-Ahli favored in 11 of 13 directional metrics · Al-Khaleej in 0 · 2 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Al-Ahli8 matchesAl-Khaleej8 matches
2.5 goals/match ▲Goals scored8/80.5 goals/match
1.25 goals/match ▲Goals allowed8/81.38 goals/match
2.27 xG/match ▲Expected goals8/80.94 xG/match
15.4 shots/match ▲Shots8/88.88 shots/match
6.13 shots/match ▲Shots on target8/82.63 shots/match
52.3% ●Possession8/847.1%
4 corners/match ●Corners8/83.5 corners/match
14.5 fouls/matchFouls8/89.75 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

4Al-Ahli
1Draws
0Al-Khaleej
Al-Khaleej — Al-Ahli · Saudi Pro League1–4
Al-Ahli — Al-Khaleej · Saudi Pro League4–1
Al-Ahli — Al-Khaleej · Saudi Pro League2–2
Al-Khaleej — Al-Ahli · Saudi Pro League0–3
Al-Ahli — Al-Khaleej · Saudi Pro League1–0

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples8 / 8home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness13 daysfrom nearest prior match
  • Evidence is usable but does not meet the strongest completeness threshold.

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.
Analysis cutoff: Thu, 22 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · analysis-v4

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