Abha 0-3 Al-Hilal Saudi FC – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Abha at 40%, yet other data sources diverge — this Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a Pro League clash, Regular Season - 29 as Abha welcome Al-Hilal Saudi FC to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium. Kick-off is set for Saturday 27 May 2023 at 19:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all Pro League games this season, Abha have gone 3W 2D 5L from 10 outings — a 1.10 PPG return. Last five: L W L W L. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
Abha at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium this season: 6W 2D 2L from 10 home games — 2.00 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 2.00 is noticeably stronger than their overall 1.10 — Abha are significantly better at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium than their overall form suggests.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Al-Hilal Saudi FC stand at 5W 2D 3L from 10 Pro League matches — 1.70 PPG. Last five: L W D W L. Their scoring rate of 1.40 per game is modest, conceding 1.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 5 clean sheets from 10 games (50%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in only 20% of their fixtures — a very low rate that strongly backs BTTS No.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC's form when playing away from home: 4W 3D 3L across 10 road games this term (1.50 PPG). Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The form data does not support a straightforward home bias here. Al-Hilal Saudi FC are 0.60 PPG ahead (1.70 vs 1.10), making them the form-guided selection despite the trip.
Head to Head
The rivalry is an even one: 0 wins apiece for Abha, 2 for Al-Hilal Saudi FC and 1 shared spoils from 3 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 3 previous meetings have averaged 2.3 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 22 Jan 2023, ended 1–2 with Al-Hilal Saudi FC 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
Abha trading profile (58 games, 29 at home): they score before half-time in 59% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 55% of games (home games); they fail to score in 33% of games.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC trading profile (58 games, 29 at away): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 59% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 45% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 45% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Abha 53% versus Al-Hilal Saudi FC 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Abha 52% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 52%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Abha 1.37 xG and Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1.21 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: Abha attack 1.039 / defence 1.001 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC attack 0.956 / defence 0.908. League average goals — home 1.449 / away 1.264. Data: 58 Abha games / 58 Al-Hilal Saudi FC games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Abha 40% | Draw 26% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 33%. Fair-value odds: Abha 2.50 | Draw 3.85 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 3.03. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 48% | BTTS probability 52% | Total xG 2.58. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 48%/52% — the total xG of 2.58 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 52% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Abha at 40% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Al-Hilal Saudi FC (1.70 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Abha offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.58 combined xG gives a 48% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 52% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Abha 80% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 30% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% 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: Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 29 | Venue: Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 27 May 2023, 19:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Abha 40% | Draw 26% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 48% | BTTS 52% | xG Abha 1.37 / Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1.21 • Poisson strength factors: Abha attack 1.039 / def 1.001 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC attack 0.956 / def 0.908 | league avg home 1.449 / away 1.264 • Poisson stance: Abha (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.37
Abha xG
Expected Goals
1.21
Al-Hilal Saudi FC xG
52%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
48%
Over 2.5
26%
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 Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC kick off?
Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC kicked off at 19:00 on Saturday 27 May 2023 at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium.
What was the final score in Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Abha 0 - 3 Al-Hilal Saudi FC.
Where is Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC being played?
The match is being played at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium.
What competition is Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC part of?
Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC is a Regular Season - 29 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Our statistical model gives Abha a 40% chance of winning, Al-Hilal Saudi FC a 33% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Abha the favourite.
Will both teams score in Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Our model estimates a 52% probability that both Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC will score (BTTS).
Will Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 48%.
What is the head-to-head record between Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Record (3 meetings): Abha 0W | Draws 1 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 2W.
What form are Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC in?
Abha (all comps): 3W-2D-5L in 10 | 1.10 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-W-L-W-L. Al-Hilal Saudi FC (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 1.40 / GA 1.00 | L5 L-W-D-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from Abha's attack rating (1.04) and Al-Hilal Saudi FC's defence rating (0.91), the model arrives at 1.37 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Al-Hilal Saudi FC's attack versus Abha's defence, projects 1.21 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 58/58 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 14.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (9.2%), 1-0 (8.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Abha Win
40%
2.47
26%
3.78
33%
3.02
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.6%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
10.4%
Home win
0 – 1
9.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.37
Abha xG
Total xG
2.58
1.21
Al-Hilal Saudi FC xG
2.47
40%
Home win
3.78
26%
Draw
3.02
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
73%
Over 1.5
1.37
27%
Under 1.5
3.70
48%
Over 2.5
2.08
52%
Under 2.5
1.92
26%
Over 3.5
3.85
74%
Under 3.5
1.35
12%
Over 4.5
8.33
88%
Under 4.5
1.14
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
52%
BTTS Yes
1.91
48%
BTTS No
2.10
Clean Sheet
30%
3.35
25%
3.92
Win to Nil
12%
8.28
8%
11.86
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7.6 | 9.2 | 5.6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 10.4 | 12.6 | 7.6 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 7.1 | 8.6 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 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 Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.2%.
How many goals are Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC expected to score?
The model projects 1.37 expected goals for Abha and 1.21 for Al-Hilal Saudi FC, a combined total of 2.58.
How confident is the prediction model for Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 58 outings, Abha have picked up 1.17 PPG on a 19W 11D 28L record — L-W-L-W-L across the most recent five.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC's form line: 35W 15D 8L from 58 games, 2.07 PPG, last five L-W-D-W-L.
Put side by side, Al-Hilal Saudi FC are the form team by 0.90 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Abha.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Abha have posted 1.72 PPG from 29 outings (14W 8D 7L). That's noticeably better than their 1.17 PPG overall — Abha are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Al-Hilal Saudi FC have gone 16W 9D 4L from 29 away games — 1.97 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Abha are averaging 1.02 goals scored and 1.53 conceded per game recently; Al-Hilal Saudi FC are on 1.91 scored and 0.95 conceded.
Defensively: Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 43% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 58 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Abha
Current Season
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC in coming into this match?
Abha have gone 19W 11D 28L in their last 58 games (1.17 PPG), while Al-Hilal Saudi FC have gone 35W 15D 8L in their last 58 (2.07 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Abha at home or Al-Hilal Saudi FC away?
Al-Hilal Saudi FC's away record (1.97 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Abha at home: 1.72 PPG; Al-Hilal Saudi FC away: 1.97 PPG.
Have Abha or Al-Hilal Saudi FC been keeping clean sheets recently?
Abha have kept a clean sheet in 19% of their recent games, Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 43%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC runs to 6 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to November 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in Pro League. It has been a while since the last meeting — 21 December 2023, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Digging Into the Numbers
There's a clear current trend here: Al-Hilal Saudi FC have taken the last 5 head-to-head results.
The biggest gap between the sides came on 21 Dec 2023, when Al-Hilal Saudi FC won 7-0 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Abha's record when hosting Al-Hilal Saudi FC specifically: 0W 1D 2L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
0
Abha
1
Draws
5
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
From 6 meetings on record, Abha have won 0, Al-Hilal Saudi FC have won 5, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC last play each other?
They last met on 21 December 2023, when Al-Hilal Saudi FC 7-0 Abha.
Who has won more matches between Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Al-Hilal Saudi FC have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Abha see a goal before the break in 59% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 45% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Abha 62%, Al-Hilal Saudi FC 45% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 55% (Abha) and 45% (Al-Hilal Saudi FC).
On the defensive side: Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 41%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Abha 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 Abha play Al-Hilal Saudi FC?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 62% of Abha's recent matches and 45% of Al-Hilal Saudi FC's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Abha vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 55% of Abha's recent games and 45% of Al-Hilal Saudi FC's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Abha and Al-Hilal Saudi FC tend to score early?
Abha have had a goal before half-time in 59% of their recent matches, Al-Hilal Saudi FC in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Al-Hilal Saudi FC run riot with a 0-3 hammering of Abha.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Al-Hilal Saudi FC beat Abha 0-3 at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium, Regular Season - 29, 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 Abha 1.37 xG and Al-Hilal Saudi FC 1.21 xG, a combined 2.58. The scoreboard read 0-3 for 3 actual goals. Abha fell 1.4 short of their projected output. Al-Hilal Saudi FC outscored their 1.21 projection by 1.8. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Abha attack 1.04 / defence 1.00 against Al-Hilal Saudi FC attack 0.96 / defence 0.91, drawn from 58/58 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Abha 40% | Draw 26% | Al-Hilal Saudi FC 33%, with Abha to win its most likely call at 40%. The actual Al-Hilal Saudi FC win had been the model's second-ranked read at 33%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 48%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 73% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 52% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 52% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Abha 52%, Al-Hilal Saudi FC 52%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Abha's trading profile (58 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 53% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 33% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Al-Hilal Saudi FC's trading profile (58 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and duly kept one.
Form vs Result
On form, Al-Hilal Saudi FC arrived the stronger side — 2.07 PPG against 1.17. Form held, and they took the win. Abha (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.28 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 3 against a 1.28 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Al-Hilal Saudi FC (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.79 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 0.93 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (hit). 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.