Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson rates Al Diriyah at 49% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Analysis
Al Diriyah make the trip to King Abdullah Sports City Stadium to face Al-Fayha in Pro League, Regular Season - 32. The match kicks off on Thursday 20 May 2027 at 18:00 UTC.
Form
Al-Fayha (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 Pro League fixtures this term — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L D W D L. They are averaging 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.90 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. Al-Fayha have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
At home at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Al-Fayha have gone 3W 3D 4L this season (10 games, 1.20 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Al Diriyah have collected 1.67 PPG across 6 Pro League outings this season: 3W 1D 2L. Last five: W D W L W. Their scoring rate of 1.17 per game is modest, conceding 0.83 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 2 clean sheets from 6 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in just 33% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Al Diriyah have played only a handful of Pro League games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Al Diriyah's away record: 3W 0D 0L from 3 road trips in Pro League this season (3.00 PPG). They are averaging 2.00 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 2 away clean sheets from 3 games (67%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Their away PPG of 3.00 exceeds their overall 1.67 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
On a straight form reading, Al Diriyah are the stronger side — 0.87 PPG clear of the hosts (1.67 vs 0.80). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Trading & In-Play
Al-Fayha — key trading statistics (6 games, 3 at home): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 83% of games; they fail to score in 33% of games.
Al Diriyah — key trading statistics (6 games, 3 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 33% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games; they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Fayha 67% versus Al Diriyah 33%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Fayha 83% | Al Diriyah 33%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Fayha 1.20 xG and Al Diriyah 1.79 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-Fayha attack 1.090 / defence 1.209 | Al Diriyah attack 1.150 / defence 0.821. League average goals — home 1.339 / away 1.286. Data: 40 Al-Fayha games / 6 Al Diriyah games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Fayha 23% | Draw 28% | Al Diriyah 49%. Fair-value odds: Al-Fayha 4.35 | Draw 3.57 | Al Diriyah 2.04. Al Diriyah hold a narrow Poisson edge at 49% — the draw (28%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 57% | BTTS probability 61% | Total xG 2.99. Over 2.5 holds a meaningful probability edge at 57% — the 2.99 total xG provides moderate support, though the model is not projecting a high-scoring game. BTTS Yes at 61% reflects that both xG figures (1.20 / 1.79) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Al Diriyah are the pick at 49% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Al Diriyah if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.99 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 57% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.7 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 61% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Al-Fayha 70% | Al Diriyah 33%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 32 | Venue: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium • Kick-off: Thursday 20 May 2027, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Fayha 23% | Draw 28% | Al Diriyah 49% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 57% | BTTS 61% | xG Al-Fayha 1.20 / Al Diriyah 1.79 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Fayha attack 1.090 / def 1.209 | Al Diriyah attack 1.150 / def 0.821 | league avg home 1.339 / away 1.286 • Poisson stance: Al Diriyah (49%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.20
Al-Fayha xG
Expected Goals
1.79
Al Diriyah xG
61%
BTTS
82%
Over 1.5
57%
Over 2.5
35%
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-Fayha vs Al Diriyah kick off?
Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 on Thursday 20 May 2027 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Where is Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah being played?
The match is being played at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
What competition is Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah part of?
Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah is a Regular Season - 32 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah?
Our statistical model gives Al-Fayha a 23% chance of winning, Al Diriyah a 49% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Al Diriyah the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah?
Our model estimates a 61% probability that both Al-Fayha and Al Diriyah will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 57%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Fayha and Al Diriyah?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Al-Fayha and Al Diriyah in?
Al-Fayha (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.90 | L5 L-D-W-D-L. Al Diriyah (all comps): 3W-1D-2L in 6 | 1.67 PPG | GF 1.17 / GA 0.83 | L5 W-D-W-L-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Al-Fayha's attacking strength (1.09x league average) is weighed against Al Diriyah's defensive record (0.82x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.20. Flip it around — Al Diriyah's attack (1.15x) against Al-Fayha's defence (1.21x) — and the away total comes out at 1.79.
These ratings are built from 40/6 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 12.2%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.7%), 0-2 (8.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 30% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al Diriyah Win
23%
4.34
28%
3.54
49%
2.05
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
10.8%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 2
9.7%
Away win
0 – 1
9.0%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.20
Al-Fayha xG
Total xG
2.99
1.79
Al Diriyah xG
4.34
23%
Home win
3.54
28%
Draw
2.05
49%
Away win
Goals Markets
80%
Over 1.5
1.25
20%
Under 1.5
5.00
57%
Over 2.5
1.75
43%
Under 2.5
2.33
35%
Over 3.5
2.86
65%
Under 3.5
1.54
18%
Over 4.5
5.56
82%
Under 4.5
1.22
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
61%
BTTS Yes
1.65
39%
BTTS No
2.54
Clean Sheet
17%
5.98
30%
3.31
Win to Nil
4%
25.92
15%
6.80
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.0 | 9.0 | 8.1 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 | 6.0 | 10.8 | 9.7 | 5.8 | 2.6 | 0.9 |
| 2 | 3.6 | 6.5 | 5.8 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 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-Fayha vs Al Diriyah?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 12.2%.
How many goals are Al-Fayha and Al Diriyah expected to score?
The model projects 1.20 expected goals for Al-Fayha and 1.79 for Al Diriyah, a combined total of 2.99.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 49%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Al-Fayha's recent record stands at 1W 2D 3L from 6 games, a 0.83 PPG return, with L-D-W-D-L in the last five. It's still early in the season for Al-Fayha, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Al Diriyah, meanwhile, have gone 3W 1D 2L across 6 games — 1.67 PPG, with W-D-W-L-W in their last five. It's still early in the season for Al Diriyah, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
The points-per-game comparison favours Al Diriyah by 0.84 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Al-Fayha heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Al-Fayha have managed 1W 1D 1L from 3 games — 1.33 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 0.83 PPG overall — Al-Fayha are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
Al Diriyah's away record stands at 3W 0D 0L across 3 trips, a 3.00 PPG haul. That's actually stronger than their 1.67 PPG overall record — Al Diriyah travel well.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al Diriyah come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Al-Fayha are averaging 1.17 goals scored and 1.83 conceded per game recently; Al Diriyah are on 1.17 scored and 0.83 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al-Fayha have seen both teams score in 67% of their recent games.
Last 6 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Fayha
Early Season
Al Diriyah
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Fayha and Al Diriyah in coming into this match?
Al-Fayha have gone 1W 2D 3L in their last 6 games (0.83 PPG), while Al Diriyah have gone 3W 1D 2L in their last 6 (1.67 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Fayha at home or Al Diriyah away?
Al Diriyah's away record (3.00 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Fayha at home: 1.33 PPG; Al Diriyah away: 3.00 PPG.
Have Al-Fayha or Al Diriyah been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Fayha have kept a clean sheet in 17% of their recent games, Al Diriyah in 33%.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Al-Fayha are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 33% of the time.
Al Diriyah are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 100% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 100% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Fayha 67%, Al Diriyah 33% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 100% for Al-Fayha and 67% for Al Diriyah. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 67% and 0% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Al Diriyah in 67%; Al-Fayha have failed to score in 33% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al-Fayha home games / Al Diriyah away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al-Fayha play Al Diriyah?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 67% of Al-Fayha's recent matches and 33% of Al Diriyah's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al-Fayha vs Al Diriyah usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 100% of Al-Fayha's matches and 67% of Al Diriyah's.
Do Al-Fayha and Al Diriyah tend to score early?
Al-Fayha have had a goal before half-time in 100% of their recent matches, Al Diriyah in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
The match report will be available once the game has finished.