Damac 0-1 Al Khaleej Saihat – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Damac at 37%, yet other data sources diverge — this Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
Al Khaleej Saihat make the trip to Dhamak Club Stadium to face Damac in Pro League, Regular Season - 1. The match kicks off on Friday 23 August 2024 at 17:10 UTC.
Form
Damac (all games): 1W 4D 5L across 10 Pro League fixtures this term — 0.70 PPG. Last five: L D D L D. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.40 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Damac haven't played a Pro League game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
Damac's home record at Dhamak Club Stadium: 3W 2D 5L from 10 Pro League appearances (1.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.90 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. At home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle.
Al Khaleej Saihat's overall Pro League record this term: 2W 3D 5L from 10 games (0.90 PPG). Last five: D L D L L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.30 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. Al Khaleej Saihat haven't played a Pro League game yet this season, so this record is entirely from last season.
Al Khaleej Saihat's away record: 4W 3D 3L from 10 road trips in Pro League this season (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 1.50 exceeds their overall 0.90 — they actually perform better on the road than their aggregate form implies.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 0.70 PPG for Damac against 0.90 for Al Khaleej Saihat. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 4 meetings: Damac 2W, Al Khaleej Saihat 2W, 0D.
The 4 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 29 Mar 2024, ended 0–1 with Al Khaleej Saihat 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.
Trading Data
Damac goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (34 games, 17 at home): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 41% of games (home games).
Al Khaleej Saihat goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (34 games, 17 at away): they score before half-time in 82% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 35% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Damac 56% versus Al Khaleej Saihat 59%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Damac 44% | Al Khaleej Saihat 44%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Damac 1.24 xG and Al Khaleej Saihat 1.15 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: Damac attack 0.882 / defence 0.941 | Al Khaleej Saihat attack 0.922 / defence 0.901. League average goals — home 1.558 / away 1.324. Data: 34 Damac games / 34 Al Khaleej Saihat games used (PrevSeason). Note: current-season sample is too small — prior-season data is carrying the calculation. Model confidence is reduced; treat probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Damac 37% | Draw 31% | Al Khaleej Saihat 32%. Fair-value odds: Damac 2.70 | Draw 3.23 | Al Khaleej Saihat 3.12. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 31% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS probability 50% | Total xG 2.39. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.39 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 50% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Damac as the most likely outcome at 37% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 31% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Damac if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 32% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.39 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 43% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 1.9 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 50% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: Damac 30% | Al Khaleej Saihat 50% from recent games — a notable divergence.
The outsider holds a 32% 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. The Poisson model is drawing on PrevSeason data (34 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 1 | Venue: Dhamak Club Stadium • Kick-off: Friday 23 Aug 2024, 17:10 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Damac 37% | Draw 31% | Al Khaleej Saihat 32% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% | BTTS 50% | xG Damac 1.24 / Al Khaleej Saihat 1.15 • Poisson strength factors: Damac attack 0.882 / def 0.941 | Al Khaleej Saihat attack 0.922 / def 0.901 | league avg home 1.558 / away 1.324 • Poisson stance: Damac (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.24
Damac xG
Expected Goals
1.15
Al Khaleej Saihat xG
50%
BTTS
71%
Over 1.5
43%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat kick off?
Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat kicked off at 17:10 on Friday 23 August 2024 at Dhamak Club Stadium.
What was the final score in Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
Damac 0 - 1 Al Khaleej Saihat.
Where is Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat being played?
The match is being played at Dhamak Club Stadium.
What competition is Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat part of?
Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat is a Regular Season - 1 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
Our statistical model gives Damac a 37% chance of winning, Al Khaleej Saihat a 32% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Damac the favourite.
Will both teams score in Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
Our model estimates a 50% probability that both Damac and Al Khaleej Saihat will score (BTTS).
Will Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 43%.
What is the head-to-head record between Damac and Al Khaleej Saihat?
Record (4 meetings): Damac 2W | Draws 0 | Al Khaleej Saihat 2W.
What form are Damac and Al Khaleej Saihat in?
No current-season fixtures available — form shown from previous season data. Damac (all comps): 1W-4D-5L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.40 | L5 L-D-D-L-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Damac's attacking strength (0.88x league average) is weighed against Al Khaleej Saihat's defensive record (0.90x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.24. Flip it around — Al Khaleej Saihat's attack (0.92x) against Damac's defence (0.94x) — and the away total comes out at 1.15.
These ratings are built from 34/34 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 14.8%. Close behind: 0-0 (10.9%), 1-0 (9.7%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Damac Win
37%
2.74
31%
3.20
32%
3.10
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.1%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
11.4%
Home win
0 – 1
10.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.24
Damac xG
Total xG
2.39
1.15
Al Khaleej Saihat xG
2.74
37%
Home win
3.20
31%
Draw
3.10
32%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
43%
Over 2.5
2.33
57%
Under 2.5
1.75
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
9%
Over 4.5
11.11
91%
Under 4.5
1.10
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
50%
BTTS Yes
1.99
50%
BTTS No
2.01
Clean Sheet
32%
3.16
29%
3.45
Win to Nil
12%
8.63
9%
10.72
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.2 | 10.5 | 6.1 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.4 | 13.1 | 7.5 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.0 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.8%.
How many goals are Damac and Al Khaleej Saihat expected to score?
The model projects 1.24 expected goals for Damac and 1.15 for Al Khaleej Saihat, a combined total of 2.39.
How confident is the prediction model for Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Damac come into this having played 34 games, going 10W 11D 13L for 1.21 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-D-L-D. Damac haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
On the other side, Al Khaleej Saihat sit at 1.09 PPG from 34 outings (9W 10D 15L), a run that reads D-L-D-L-L across their last five. Al Khaleej Saihat haven't played enough this season for a current-season-only sample, so this includes results carried over from last season.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.21 PPG for Damac against 1.09 for Al Khaleej Saihat. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
How They Fare by Venue
Damac's home form reads 6W 6D 5L across 17 games on their own ground, a 1.41 PPG return.
Away from home, Al Khaleej Saihat have taken 1.29 points per game from 17 outings (6W 4D 7L).
Attack vs Defence
Damac are averaging 1.29 goals scored and 1.32 conceded per game recently; Al Khaleej Saihat are on 1.06 scored and 1.38 conceded.
Last 34 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Damac
Pre-Season
Al Khaleej Saihat
Pre-Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Damac and Al Khaleej Saihat in coming into this match?
Damac have gone 10W 11D 13L in their last 34 games (1.21 PPG), while Al Khaleej Saihat have gone 9W 10D 15L in their last 34 (1.09 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Damac at home or Al Khaleej Saihat away?
Damac's home record (1.41 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Damac at home: 1.41 PPG; Al Khaleej Saihat away: 1.29 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to September 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. They last met on 2 May 2026, roughly 3 months ago.
Notable Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Al Khaleej Saihat have taken the last 2 head-to-head results.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Al Khaleej Saihat won 4-0 on 9 Jan 2026, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Damac have gone 1W 0D 3L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Al Khaleej Saihat — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
2
Damac
1
Draws
5
Al Khaleej Saihat
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Damac and Al Khaleej Saihat?
From 8 meetings on record, Damac have won 2, Al Khaleej Saihat have won 5, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Damac and Al Khaleej Saihat last play each other?
They last met on 2 May 2026, when Damac 0-2 Al Khaleej Saihat.
Who has won more matches between Damac and Al Khaleej Saihat?
Al Khaleej Saihat have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Damac are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 24% of those situations.
Al Khaleej Saihat are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 82% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 35% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Damac 53%, Al Khaleej Saihat 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 41% (Damac) and 35% (Al Khaleej Saihat).
On the defensive side: Damac have failed to score in 29% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Damac home games / Al Khaleej Saihat away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Damac play Al Khaleej Saihat?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 53% of Damac's recent matches and 53% of Al Khaleej Saihat's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Damac vs Al Khaleej Saihat usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 41% of Damac's recent games and 35% of Al Khaleej Saihat's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Damac and Al Khaleej Saihat tend to score early?
Damac have had a goal before half-time in 71% of their recent matches, Al Khaleej Saihat in 82% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Al Khaleej Saihat defy the odds to beat Damac 0-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al Khaleej Saihat beat Damac 0-1 at Dhamak Club Stadium, Regular Season - 1, in the Pro League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Damac 1.24 xG and Al Khaleej Saihat 1.15 xG, a combined 2.39. The scoreboard read 0-1 for 1 actual goal. Damac fell 1.2 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Damac attack 0.88 / defence 0.94 against Al Khaleej Saihat attack 0.92 / defence 0.90, drawn from 34/34 games (PrevSeason).
On the result, the model split it Damac 37% | Draw 31% | Al Khaleej Saihat 32%, with Damac to win its most likely call at 37%. The actual Al Khaleej Saihat win had been the model's second-ranked read at 32%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 43%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 71% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 50% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 44% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Damac 44%, Al Khaleej Saihat 44%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 57%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Damac's trading profile (34 games, 17 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 29% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Al Khaleej Saihat's trading profile (34 games, 17 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Damac 1.21 PPG, Al Khaleej Saihat 1.09 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Al Khaleej Saihat win broke the near-deadlock. Damac (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.53 scoring average — below par going forward. Al Khaleej Saihat (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.24 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 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.