Al-Fateh vs Abha – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model rates Al-Fateh at 46%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al-Fateh vs Abha fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Al-Fateh and Abha meet at Al Fateh club stadium in Pro League, Regular Season - 34. This fixture gets under way on Friday 28 May 2027 at 18:00 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Al-Fateh have collected 0.70 PPG across 10 Pro League outings this season: 1W 4D 5L. Last five: L D D D L. They are averaging 0.50 goals per game and conceding 1.10 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. Al-Fateh have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Al-Fateh at Al Fateh club stadium this season: 3W 3D 4L from 10 home games — 1.20 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. Their home PPG of 1.20 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.70 — Al-Fateh are significantly better at Al Fateh club stadium than their overall form suggests.
Abha's overall Pro League record this term: 0W 1D 5L from 6 games (0.17 PPG). Last five: L D L L L. Their scoring rate of 0.83 per game is modest, conceding 2.17 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.17 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 67% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Abha have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Abha away from home this season: 0W 0D 3L from 3 away games — 0.00 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 3.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 67% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The points-per-game gap of 0.53 in Al-Fateh's favour (0.70 vs 0.17) is a statistically meaningful difference. The hosts are the form pick here, with draw protection the sensible hedge given the away side's competitiveness.
H2H History
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 6 meetings: Al-Fateh 3W, Abha 2W, 1D.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.7 goals per game across 6 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 7 Apr 2024, ended 1–2 with Abha winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.7 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading
Al-Fateh half-time and goal-timing data (6 games, 3 at home): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 33% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games; they fail to score in 67% of games.
Abha half-time and goal-timing data (6 games, 3 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games; they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Fateh 33% versus Abha 67%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Fateh 33% | Abha 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Fateh 1.52 xG and Abha 1.02 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Al-Fateh attack 0.821 / defence 0.920 | Abha attack 0.863 / defence 1.387. League average goals — home 1.339 / away 1.286. Abha bring a strong defensive rating of 1.387 — this is suppressing Al-Fateh's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 40 Al-Fateh games / 6 Abha games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Fateh 46% | Draw 31% | Abha 23%. Fair-value odds: Al-Fateh 2.17 | Draw 3.23 | Abha 4.35. Al-Fateh hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (31%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 47% | BTTS probability 53% | Total xG 2.55. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 47%/53% — the total xG of 2.55 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 53% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Al-Fateh at 46% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 31% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Al-Fateh if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.55 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 47% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though form averaging only 3.0 goals per game and H2H averaging only 3.7 goals per meeting point in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 53% on Yes. Form rates are neutral: Al-Fateh 40% | Abha 67%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Fateh vs Abha | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 34 | Venue: Al Fateh club stadium • Kick-off: Friday 28 May 2027, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Fateh 46% | Draw 31% | Abha 23% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 47% | BTTS 53% | xG Al-Fateh 1.52 / Abha 1.02 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Fateh attack 0.821 / def 0.920 | Abha attack 0.863 / def 1.387 | league avg home 1.339 / away 1.286 • Poisson stance: Al-Fateh (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.52
Al-Fateh xG
Expected Goals
1.02
Abha xG
53%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
47%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Al-Fateh vs Abha kick off?
Al-Fateh vs Abha is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 on Friday 28 May 2027 at Al Fateh club stadium.
Where is Al-Fateh vs Abha being played?
The match is being played at Al Fateh club stadium.
What competition is Al-Fateh vs Abha part of?
Al-Fateh vs Abha is a Regular Season - 34 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Fateh vs Abha?
Our statistical model gives Al-Fateh a 46% chance of winning, Abha a 23% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Al-Fateh the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Fateh vs Abha?
Our model estimates a 53% probability that both Al-Fateh and Abha will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Fateh vs Abha have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 47%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Fateh and Abha?
Record (6 meetings): Al-Fateh 3W | Draws 1 | Abha 2W.
What form are Al-Fateh and Abha in?
Al-Fateh (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.50 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-D-D-D-L. Abha (all comps): 0W-1D-5L in 6 | 0.17 PPG | GF 0.83 / GA 2.17 | L5 L-D-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Al-Fateh's attack at 0.82x the league average against Abha's defence at 1.39x — combine the two and it projects 1.52 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Abha's attack (0.86x) against Al-Fateh's defence (0.92x) — and the away total comes out at 1.02.
These ratings are built from 40/6 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.8% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (10.4%), 0-0 (9.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Fateh Win
46%
2.17
31%
3.19
23%
4.43
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.2%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
12.0%
Home win
2 – 1
9.3%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.52
Al-Fateh xG
Total xG
2.55
1.02
Abha xG
2.17
46%
Home win
3.19
31%
Draw
4.43
23%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
47%
Over 2.5
2.13
53%
Under 2.5
1.89
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
53%
BTTS Yes
1.89
47%
BTTS No
2.12
Clean Sheet
36%
2.78
22%
4.60
Win to Nil
17%
6.02
5%
20.36
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 12.0 | 12.2 | 6.2 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Al-Fateh vs Abha?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.8%.
How many goals are Al-Fateh and Abha expected to score?
The model projects 1.52 expected goals for Al-Fateh and 1.02 for Abha, a combined total of 2.55.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Fateh vs Abha?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 46%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 6 outings, Al-Fateh have picked up 0.50 PPG on a 0W 3D 3L record — L-D-D-D-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Al-Fateh, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Abha's form line: 0W 1D 5L from 6 games, 0.17 PPG, last five L-D-L-L-L. It's still early in the season for Abha, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.50 PPG for Al-Fateh against 0.17 for Abha. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Al-Fateh have posted 0.33 PPG from 3 outings (0W 1D 2L).
On the road, Abha have gone 0W 0D 3L from 3 away games — 0.00 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Al-Fateh are averaging 0.33 goals scored and 1.17 conceded per game recently; Abha are on 0.83 scored and 2.17 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Abha in 67%.
Last 6 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Fateh
Early Season
Abha
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Fateh and Abha in coming into this match?
Al-Fateh have gone 0W 3D 3L in their last 6 games (0.50 PPG), while Abha have gone 0W 1D 5L in their last 6 (0.17 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Fateh at home or Abha away?
Al-Fateh's home record (0.33 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Fateh at home: 0.33 PPG; Abha away: 0.00 PPG.
Have Al-Fateh or Abha been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Fateh have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Abha in 0%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 6 times since October 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 7 April 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Al-Fateh won 3-0 on 10 Mar 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Al-Fateh have gone 3W 0D 0L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Abha — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
3
Al-Fateh
1
Draws
2
Abha
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Fateh and Abha?
From 6 meetings on record, Al-Fateh have won 3, Abha have won 2, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Al-Fateh and Abha last play each other?
They last met on 7 April 2024, when Abha 2-1 Al-Fateh.
Who has won more matches between Al-Fateh and Abha?
Al-Fateh have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Al-Fateh see a goal before the break in 33% of their matches.
Abha are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Fateh 33%, Abha 67% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 33% for Al-Fateh and 100% for Abha. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 0% and 67% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al-Fateh keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Al-Fateh have failed to score in 67% of games; Abha in 33%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Fateh home games / Abha away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al-Fateh play Abha?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Al-Fateh's recent matches and 67% of Abha's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al-Fateh vs Abha usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 33% of Al-Fateh's matches and 100% of Abha's.
Do Al-Fateh and Abha tend to score early?
Al-Fateh have had a goal before half-time in 33% of their recent matches, Abha in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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