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: D D D L L. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20 — 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 2D 5L from 7 games (0.29 PPG). Last five: D L L L D. Their scoring rate of 0.71 per game is modest, conceding 1.86 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 7 outings suggests some defensive organisation. 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 1D 3L from 4 away games — 0.25 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 0.75 goals scored and 2.25 conceded per game.
A near-identical PPG reading — 0.70 for Al-Fateh, 0.29 for Abha — means the form record is uninstructive on result selection. The goals and market sections will carry greater evidential weight.
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 (7 games, 3 at home): they score before half-time in 57% of fixtures; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 33% of the time; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games; they fail to score in 57% of games.
Abha half-time and goal-timing data (7 games, 3 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 57% of games; they fail to score in 43% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Fateh 43% versus Abha 57%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Fateh 43% | Abha 57%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Fateh 1.42 xG and Abha 0.89 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 0.814 / defence 0.891 | Abha attack 0.743 / defence 1.274. League average goals — home 1.368 / away 1.338. Abha bring a strong defensive rating of 1.274 — this is suppressing Al-Fateh's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 41 Al-Fateh games / 7 Abha games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Fateh 46% | Draw 34% | Abha 20%. Fair-value odds: Al-Fateh 2.17 | Draw 2.94 | Abha 5.00. Al-Fateh hold a narrow Poisson edge at 46% — the draw (34%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.30. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.30 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 48% 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. Draw probability of 34% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Al-Fateh if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.30 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 40% probability — Poisson-only — limited corroboration conviction — though H2H averaging only 3.7 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 48% on No. Form rates corroborate: Al-Fateh 40% | Abha 50% BTTS from recent games.
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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 34% | Abha 20% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 48% | xG Al-Fateh 1.42 / Abha 0.89 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Fateh attack 0.814 / def 0.891 | Abha attack 0.743 / def 1.274 | league avg home 1.368 / away 1.338 • Poisson stance: Al-Fateh (46%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.42
Al-Fateh xG
Expected Goals
0.89
Abha xG
48%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
40%
Over 2.5
20%
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 20% chance, and a 34% chance of a draw — making Al-Fateh the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al-Fateh vs Abha?
Our model estimates a 48% 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 40%.
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 0.60 / GA 1.20 | L5 D-D-D-L-L. Abha (all comps): 0W-2D-5L in 7 | 0.29 PPG | GF 0.71 / GA 1.86 | L5 D-L-L-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Al-Fateh's attack at 0.81x the league average against Abha's defence at 1.27x — combine the two and it projects 1.42 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Abha's attack (0.74x) against Al-Fateh's defence (0.89x) — and the away total comes out at 0.89.
These ratings are built from 41/7 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 14.2% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 1-0 (12.5%), 0-0 (11.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 38% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Al-Fateh Win
46%
2.18
34%
2.92
20%
5.03
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.2%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.5%
Draw
0 – 0
10.0%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.42
Al-Fateh xG
Total xG
2.30
0.89
Abha xG
2.18
46%
Home win
2.92
34%
Draw
5.03
20%
Away win
Goals Markets
67%
Over 1.5
1.49
33%
Under 1.5
3.03
40%
Over 2.5
2.50
60%
Under 2.5
1.67
20%
Over 3.5
5.00
80%
Under 3.5
1.25
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.08
52%
BTTS No
1.93
Clean Sheet
41%
2.42
24%
4.13
Win to Nil
19%
5.28
5%
20.75
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.0 | 8.8 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 1 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 10.0 | 8.9 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 3 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 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-Fateh vs Abha?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.2%.
How many goals are Al-Fateh and Abha expected to score?
The model projects 1.42 expected goals for Al-Fateh and 0.89 for Abha, a combined total of 2.30.
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 7 outings, Al-Fateh have picked up 0.43 PPG on a 0W 3D 4L record — D-D-D-L-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 2D 5L from 7 games, 0.29 PPG, last five D-L-L-L-D. 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 — 0.43 PPG for Al-Fateh against 0.29 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 1D 2L from 3 away games — 0.33 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Al-Fateh are averaging 0.57 goals scored and 1.57 conceded per game recently; Abha are on 0.71 scored and 1.86 conceded.
Last 7 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 4L in their last 7 games (0.43 PPG), while Abha have gone 0W 2D 5L in their last 7 (0.29 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: 0.33 PPG.
⚔️ 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 67% 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.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 33% (Al-Fateh) and 67% (Abha).
On the defensive side: Al-Fateh keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Abha in 33%; 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?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 33% of Al-Fateh's recent games and 67% of Abha's, pointing to a tighter contest.
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 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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