Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Al-Hilal Saudi FC (42%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Al-Ahli Jeddah face Al-Hilal Saudi FC.
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Match Analysis
Al-Ahli Jeddah host Al-Hilal Saudi FC at King Abdullah Sports City in Pro League, Regular Season - 20. Kick-off is scheduled for Thursday 18 February 2027 at 19:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Al-Ahli Jeddah — All Games: 7W 0D 3L from 10 Pro League outings this season, averaging 2.10 points per game. Last five: W L W W W. They are averaging 2.70 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. This season is still relatively young for Al-Ahli Jeddah, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at King Abdullah Sports City, Al-Ahli Jeddah have gone 10W 0D 0L this season (10 games, 3.00 PPG). They are averaging 3.40 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at King Abdullah Sports City. Their home PPG of 3.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 2.10 — Al-Ahli Jeddah are significantly better at King Abdullah Sports City than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al-Hilal Saudi FC stand at 9W 0D 1L from 10 Pro League matches — 2.70 PPG. Last five: W L W W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.80 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.70 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. This season is still relatively young for Al-Hilal Saudi FC, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Al-Hilal Saudi FC have gone 9W 1D 0L from 10 away fixtures this term (2.80 PPG). They are averaging 2.90 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 6 away clean sheets from 10 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour Al-Hilal Saudi FC — 0.60 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.70 vs 2.10). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
H2H
Despite the anticipated home advantage, Al-Hilal Saudi FC have the better historical record — 5 wins from 9 previous contests against 1 for Al-Ahli Jeddah.
The 9 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.6 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 1 Sep 2026, ended 0–3 with Al-Hilal Saudi FC winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Al-Hilal Saudi FC have won 5 of 9 previous encounters, and at 3.6 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
In-Play Profile
Al-Ahli Jeddah in-play tendencies (43 games, 20 at home): they score before half-time in 90% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; they lead at the break 51% of the time; BTTS occurs in 55% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 75% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 42%; they keep a clean sheet 49% of the time.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC in-play tendencies (43 games, 20 at away): they score before half-time in 90% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; they lead at the break 65% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 60% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 44%; they keep a clean sheet 49% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Ahli Jeddah 46% versus Al-Hilal Saudi FC 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Ahli Jeddah 60% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 60%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Ahli Jeddah 1.53 xG and Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1.81 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-Ahli Jeddah attack 1.612 / defence 0.755 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC attack 1.710 / defence 0.682. League average goals — home 1.390 / away 1.403. Al-Ahli Jeddah carry an above-average attack strength of 1.612 — their λ of 1.53 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Al-Hilal Saudi FC's defence strength of 0.682 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Al-Hilal Saudi FC have an above-average attack strength of 1.710 — the away xG of 1.81 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Al-Ahli Jeddah's defence rating of 0.755 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 43 Al-Ahli Jeddah games / 43 Al-Hilal Saudi FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Ahli Jeddah 31% | Draw 27% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 42%. Fair-value odds: Al-Ahli Jeddah 3.23 | Draw 3.70 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 2.38. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 27% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 65% | BTTS probability 68% | Total xG 3.34. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 65% — a total xG of 3.34 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 68% reflects that both xG figures (1.53 / 1.81) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Al-Hilal Saudi FC at 42% — marginal model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. With a 27% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Al-Hilal Saudi FC offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 3.34 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 65% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.6 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 68% on Yes. This conflicts with form data: Al-Ahli Jeddah 40% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 40% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 20 | Venue: King Abdullah Sports City • Kick-off: Thursday 18 Feb 2027, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Ahli Jeddah 31% | Draw 27% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 42% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 65% | BTTS 68% | xG Al-Ahli Jeddah 1.53 / Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1.81 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Ahli Jeddah attack 1.612 / def 0.755 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC attack 1.710 / def 0.682 | league avg home 1.390 / away 1.403 • Poisson stance: Al-Hilal Saudi FC (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.53
Al-Ahli Jeddah xG
Expected Goals
1.81
Al-Hilal Saudi FC xG
68%
BTTS
87%
Over 1.5
65%
Over 2.5
43%
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-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC kick off?
Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 on Thursday 18 February 2027 at King Abdullah Sports City.
Where is Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC being played?
The match is being played at King Abdullah Sports City.
What competition is Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC part of?
Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC is a Regular Season - 20 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Our statistical model gives Al-Ahli Jeddah a 31% chance of winning, Al-Hilal Saudi FC a 42% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Al-Hilal Saudi FC the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Our model estimates a 68% probability that both Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Hilal Saudi FC will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 65%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Record (9 meetings): Al-Ahli Jeddah 1W | Draws 3 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 5W.
What form are Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Hilal Saudi FC in?
Al-Ahli Jeddah (all comps): 7W-0D-3L in 10 | 2.10 PPG | GF 2.70 / GA 1.30 | L5 W-L-W-W-W. Al-Hilal Saudi FC (all comps): 9W-0D-1L in 10 | 2.70 PPG | GF 2.80 / GA 0.70 | L5 W-L-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Al-Ahli Jeddah's attacking strength (1.61x league average) is weighed against Al-Hilal Saudi FC's defensive record (0.68x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.53. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Hilal Saudi FC's attack versus Al-Ahli Jeddah's defence, projects 1.81 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 43/43 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 11.1%. Close behind: 1-2 (8.9%), 2-1 (7.5%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Win
31%
3.26
27%
3.72
42%
2.35
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
9.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
8.9%
Away win
2 – 1
7.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.53
Al-Ahli Jeddah xG
Total xG
3.34
1.81
Al-Hilal Saudi FC xG
3.26
31%
Home win
3.72
27%
Draw
2.35
42%
Away win
Goals Markets
85%
Over 1.5
1.18
15%
Under 1.5
6.67
65%
Over 2.5
1.54
35%
Under 2.5
2.86
43%
Over 3.5
2.33
57%
Under 3.5
1.75
24%
Over 4.5
4.17
76%
Under 4.5
1.32
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
68%
BTTS Yes
1.48
32%
BTTS No
3.09
Clean Sheet
16%
6.12
22%
4.61
Win to Nil
5%
19.95
9%
10.85
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.5 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 5.4 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| 2 | 4.1 | 7.5 | 6.8 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| 3 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 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-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.1%.
How many goals are Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Hilal Saudi FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.53 expected goals for Al-Ahli Jeddah and 1.81 for Al-Hilal Saudi FC, a combined total of 3.34.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Al-Ahli Jeddah's recent record stands at 31W 6D 6L from 43 games, a 2.30 PPG return, with W-L-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Al-Ahli Jeddah is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC, meanwhile, have gone 33W 9D 1L across 43 games — 2.51 PPG, with W-L-W-W-W in their last five. The sample for Al-Hilal Saudi FC is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Form-wise this is close to level: Al-Ahli Jeddah on 2.30 PPG, Al-Hilal Saudi FC on 2.51. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Al-Ahli Jeddah have managed 17W 3D 0L from 20 games — 2.70 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 2.30 PPG overall — Al-Ahli Jeddah are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC's away record stands at 16W 4D 0L across 20 trips, a 2.60 PPG haul.
Goals in Recent Form
Al-Ahli Jeddah are averaging 2.19 goals scored and 0.86 conceded per game recently; Al-Hilal Saudi FC are on 2.60 scored and 0.79 conceded. Al-Ahli Jeddah's scoring rate against Al-Hilal Saudi FC's tighter defensive record is one of the more interesting match-ups in the goals markets here.
Defensively: Al-Ahli Jeddah have kept a clean sheet in 49% of their games; Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 49% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 43 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Ahli Jeddah
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Al-Hilal Saudi FC
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Hilal Saudi FC in coming into this match?
Al-Ahli Jeddah have gone 31W 6D 6L in their last 43 games (2.30 PPG), while Al-Hilal Saudi FC have gone 33W 9D 1L in their last 43 (2.51 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Ahli Jeddah at home or Al-Hilal Saudi FC away?
Al-Ahli Jeddah's home record (2.70 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Ahli Jeddah at home: 2.70 PPG; Al-Hilal Saudi FC away: 2.60 PPG.
Have Al-Ahli Jeddah or Al-Hilal Saudi FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Ahli Jeddah have kept a clean sheet in 49% of their recent games, Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 49%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
9 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 1 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap between the sides came on 1 Sep 2026, when Al-Hilal Saudi FC won 3-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Al-Ahli Jeddah's record when hosting Al-Hilal Saudi FC specifically: 0W 2D 2L from 4 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 9 Meetings
1
Al-Ahli Jeddah
3
Draws
5
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
From 9 meetings on record, Al-Ahli Jeddah have won 1, Al-Hilal Saudi FC have won 5, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Hilal Saudi FC last play each other?
They last met on 1 September 2026, when Al-Hilal Saudi FC 3-0 Al-Ahli Jeddah.
Who has won more matches between Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Al-Hilal Saudi FC have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 9 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Al-Ahli Jeddah are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 90% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 65% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 20% of those situations.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 90% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 55% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Ahli Jeddah 55%, Al-Hilal Saudi FC 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 75% for Al-Ahli Jeddah and 60% for Al-Hilal Saudi FC. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 55% and 40% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al-Ahli Jeddah keep a clean sheet in 45% of their matches; Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 50%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Ahli Jeddah home games / Al-Hilal Saudi FC away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al-Ahli Jeddah play Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 55% of Al-Ahli Jeddah's recent matches and 50% of Al-Hilal Saudi FC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al-Ahli Jeddah vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 75% of Al-Ahli Jeddah's matches and 60% of Al-Hilal Saudi FC's.
Do Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Hilal Saudi FC tend to score early?
Al-Ahli Jeddah have had a goal before half-time in 90% of their recent matches, Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 90% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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