Al Shabab 2-0 Al Kholood – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Al Shabab at 77%, yet other data sources diverge — this Al Shabab vs Al Kholood fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Pro League clash, Regular Season - 27 as Al Shabab welcome Al Kholood to Al-Shabab Club Stadium. Kick-off is set for Thursday 10 April 2025 at 16:50 UTC.
Form Analysis
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al Shabab stand at 6W 2D 2L from 10 Pro League matches — 2.00 PPG. Last five: W W D W W. They are averaging 2.70 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. This season is still relatively young for Al Shabab, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al Shabab's form when playing at home: 6W 1D 3L across 10 games at Al-Shabab Club Stadium this term (1.90 PPG). They are averaging 2.60 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Al Kholood — All Games: 5W 0D 5L from 10 Pro League fixtures this season — 1.50 PPG. Last five: L W W L L. They are scoring at 1.50 per game and conceding 2.10. Conceding 2.10 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Al Kholood, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Al Kholood away from home this season: 2W 2D 6L from 10 away games — 0.80 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 2.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.80 is notably below their overall 1.50 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Al Shabab are in the better shape of the two on current Pro League data — 0.50 PPG ahead (2.00 vs 1.50). That form margin is the baseline of a sensible selection even before other signals are layered in.
Both teams score in over 80% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Al Shabab, 0 for Al Kholood and 0 shared spoils from 1 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 7 Nov 2024, ended 2–0 with Al Shabab winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
In-Play Data
Al Shabab trading profile (26 games, 13 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 62% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 77% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 38%.
Al Kholood trading profile (26 games, 13 at away): they score before half-time in 69% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; BTTS occurs in 69% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 54% of games (away games).
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Al Shabab 65% and Al Kholood 62% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al Shabab 69% | Al Kholood 58%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al Shabab 3.08 xG and Al Kholood 1.09 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 Shabab attack 1.485 / defence 0.947 | Al Kholood attack 0.863 / defence 1.414. League average goals — home 1.468 / away 1.335. Al Shabab carry an above-average attack strength of 1.485 — their λ of 3.08 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Al Kholood bring a strong defensive rating of 1.414 — this is suppressing Al Shabab's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 60 Al Shabab games / 26 Al Kholood games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al Shabab 77% | Draw 13% | Al Kholood 10%. Fair-value odds: Al Shabab 1.30 | Draw 7.69 | Al Kholood 10.00. The model has a clear lean to Al Shabab (77%) — a 67pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 79% | BTTS probability 63% | Total xG 4.17. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 79% — a total xG of 4.17 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 63% reflects that both xG figures (3.08 / 1.09) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Al Shabab as the most likely outcome at 77% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
On the goals line, Poisson's 4.17 combined xG gives a 79% probability to Over 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 3.7 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 63% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Al Shabab 80% | Al Kholood 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al Shabab vs Al Kholood | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 27 | Venue: Al-Shabab Club Stadium • Kick-off: Thursday 10 Apr 2025, 16:50 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al Shabab 77% | Draw 13% | Al Kholood 10% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 79% | BTTS 63% | xG Al Shabab 3.08 / Al Kholood 1.09 • Poisson strength factors: Al Shabab attack 1.485 / def 0.947 | Al Kholood attack 0.863 / def 1.414 | league avg home 1.468 / away 1.335 • Poisson stance: Al Shabab (77%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
3.08
Al Shabab xG
Expected Goals
1.09
Al Kholood xG
63%
BTTS
92%
Over 1.5
79%
Over 2.5
60%
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 Shabab vs Al Kholood kick off?
Al Shabab vs Al Kholood kicked off at 16:50 on Thursday 10 April 2025 at Al-Shabab Club Stadium.
What was the final score in Al Shabab vs Al Kholood?
Al Shabab 2 - 0 Al Kholood.
Where is Al Shabab vs Al Kholood being played?
The match is being played at Al-Shabab Club Stadium.
What competition is Al Shabab vs Al Kholood part of?
Al Shabab vs Al Kholood is a Regular Season - 27 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al Shabab vs Al Kholood?
Our statistical model gives Al Shabab a 77% chance of winning, Al Kholood a 10% chance, and a 13% chance of a draw — making Al Shabab the favourite.
Will both teams score in Al Shabab vs Al Kholood?
Our model estimates a 63% probability that both Al Shabab and Al Kholood will score (BTTS).
Will Al Shabab vs Al Kholood have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 79%.
What is the head-to-head record between Al Shabab and Al Kholood?
Record (1 meetings): Al Shabab 1W | Draws 0 | Al Kholood 0W.
What form are Al Shabab and Al Kholood in?
Al Shabab (all comps): 6W-2D-2L in 10 | 2.00 PPG | GF 2.70 / GA 1.40 | L5 W-W-D-W-W. Al Kholood (all comps): 5W-0D-5L in 10 | 1.50 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-W-W-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Al Shabab's attacking strength (1.49x league average) is weighed against Al Kholood's defensive record (1.41x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 3.08. The same calculation in reverse, Al Kholood's attack versus Al Shabab's defence, projects 1.09 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 60/26 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 3-1, at 8.2%. Close behind: 2-1 (8.0%), 3-0 (7.5%). Together the top three scorelines make up 24% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Al Shabab Win
77%
1.30
13%
7.63
10%
9.95
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
3 – 1
8.2%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 1
8.0%
Home win
3 – 0
7.5%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
3.08
Al Shabab xG
Total xG
4.17
1.09
Al Kholood xG
1.30
77%
Home win
7.63
13%
Draw
9.95
10%
Away win
Goals Markets
92%
Over 1.5
1.09
8%
Under 1.5
12.50
79%
Over 2.5
1.27
21%
Under 2.5
4.76
60%
Over 3.5
1.67
40%
Under 3.5
2.50
40%
Over 4.5
2.50
60%
Under 4.5
1.67
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
63%
BTTS Yes
1.58
37%
BTTS No
2.73
Clean Sheet
34%
2.98
5%
21.80
Win to Nil
26%
3.87
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | – |
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 Shabab vs Al Kholood?
Our Poisson model rates 3-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.2%.
How many goals are Al Shabab and Al Kholood expected to score?
The model projects 3.08 expected goals for Al Shabab and 1.09 for Al Kholood, a combined total of 4.17.
How confident is the prediction model for Al Shabab vs Al Kholood?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 77%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Al Shabab come into this having played 26 games, going 14W 4D 8L for 1.77 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-D-W-W. The sample for Al Shabab is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Al Kholood sit at 1.19 PPG from 26 outings (9W 4D 13L), a run that reads L-W-W-L-L across their last five. The sample for Al Kholood is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Al Shabab carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.58 PPG clear of Al Kholood — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Home Ground vs the Road
Al Shabab's home form reads 8W 1D 4L across 13 games on their own ground, a 1.92 PPG return.
Away from home, Al Kholood have taken 0.85 points per game from 13 outings (3W 2D 8L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al Shabab come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
Al Shabab are averaging 1.92 goals scored and 1.19 conceded per game recently; Al Kholood are on 1.31 scored and 1.88 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Al Shabab have seen both teams score in 65% of their recent games; Al Kholood in 62%.
Last 26 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al Shabab
Blended
Al Kholood
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al Shabab and Al Kholood in coming into this match?
Al Shabab have gone 14W 4D 8L in their last 26 games (1.77 PPG), while Al Kholood have gone 9W 4D 13L in their last 26 (1.19 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al Shabab at home or Al Kholood away?
Al Shabab's home record (1.92 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al Shabab at home: 1.92 PPG; Al Kholood away: 0.85 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al Shabab and Al Kholood runs to 5 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2024. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. The two were last together as recently as 9 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Al Kholood have taken the last 3 head-to-head results.
Al Shabab's record when hosting Al Kholood specifically: 1W 0D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 5 Meetings
2
Al Shabab
0
Draws
3
Al Kholood
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al Shabab and Al Kholood?
From 5 meetings on record, Al Shabab have won 2, Al Kholood have won 3, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Al Shabab and Al Kholood last play each other?
They last met on 9 September 2026, when Al Kholood 2-1 Al Shabab.
Who has won more matches between Al Shabab and Al Kholood?
Al Kholood have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 5 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Al Shabab are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 38% of the time.
Al Kholood are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 69% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — Al Shabab at 69%, Al Kholood at 69%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 77% for Al Shabab and 54% for Al Kholood. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 38% and 38% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Al Shabab home games / Al Kholood away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Al Shabab play Al Kholood?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 69% of Al Shabab's games and 69% of Al Kholood's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Al Shabab vs Al Kholood usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 77% of Al Shabab's matches and 54% of Al Kholood's.
Do Al Shabab and Al Kholood tend to score early?
Al Shabab have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Al Kholood in 69% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Al Shabab cruise to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Al Kholood.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al Shabab beat Al Kholood 2-0 at Al-Shabab Club Stadium, Regular Season - 27, in the Pro League. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Al Shabab 3.08 xG and Al Kholood 1.09 xG, a combined 4.17. The scoreboard read 2-0 for 2 actual goals. Al Shabab fell 1.1 short of their projected output. Al Kholood landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Al Shabab attack 1.49 / defence 0.95 against Al Kholood attack 0.86 / defence 1.41, drawn from 60/26 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Al Shabab 77% | Draw 13% | Al Kholood 10%, with Al Shabab to win its most likely call at 77%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 79%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — a miss for the goals model. Over 1.5 had been 92% and landed. Over 3.5 was 60% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 63% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 63% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Al Shabab 69%, Al Kholood 58%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 63%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Al Shabab's trading profile (26 games, 13 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 65% of their matches — today it did not.
Al Kholood's trading profile (26 games, 13 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 62% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 27% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Al Shabab arrived the stronger side — 1.77 PPG against 1.19. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Al Shabab (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.15 average — tighter than their form line. Al Kholood (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.15 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.