Al-Faisaly FC vs Abha – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model projects a closely fought contest — draw probability sits at 35% as Al-Faisaly FC take on Abha.
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Analysis & Preview
A Pro League encounter, Regular Season - 25 sees Abha travel to to take on Al-Faisaly FC. The game is scheduled for Thursday 8 April 2027, 18:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Al-Faisaly FC — All Games: 0W 3D 3L from 6 Pro League outings this season, averaging 0.50 points per game. Last five: L D L D D. They are averaging 0.67 goals per game and conceding 1.67 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 6 outings provides some defensive foundation. Al-Faisaly FC 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 , Al-Faisaly FC have gone 0W 2D 1L this season (3 games, 0.67 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.33 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game.
Across all Pro League games this season, Abha have recorded 0W 1D 5L from 6 outings — 0.17 PPG. Last five: L D L L L. Their scoring rate of 0.83 per game is modest, conceding 2.17 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.17 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 67% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. 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's away record: 0W 0D 3L from 3 road trips in Pro League this season (0.00 PPG). Away from home they average 1.00 goals scored and 3.00 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 67% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Al-Faisaly FC at 0.50 PPG versus Abha's 0.17. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H Record
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 1 wins for Al-Faisaly FC, 0 for Abha and 1 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
The last 2 meetings have been tight affairs, averaging just 0.5 goals per game. That low-scoring pattern is a meaningful historical input for the Under 2.5 market. The most recent clash, on 6 May 2022, ended 0–0 with a draw.
With a balanced win record and just 0.5 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
In-Play Data
Al-Faisaly FC trading profile (6 games, 3 at home): they score before half-time in 50% of fixtures; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 33% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 33% of games; they fail to score in 50% of games.
Abha trading profile (6 games, 3 at away): they score before half-time in 83% of fixtures; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches; Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games; they fail to score in 33% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Al-Faisaly FC 50% versus Abha 67%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Al-Faisaly FC 33% | Abha 67%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Al-Faisaly FC 1.13 xG and Abha 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: Al-Faisaly FC attack 0.611 / defence 1.034 | Abha attack 0.863 / defence 1.387. League average goals — home 1.339 / away 1.286. Al-Faisaly FC's attack strength of 0.611 is below the league average — the 1.13 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Abha bring a strong defensive rating of 1.387 — this is suppressing Al-Faisaly FC's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Data: 6 Al-Faisaly FC games / 6 Abha games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Al-Faisaly FC 32% | Draw 35% | Abha 33%. Fair-value odds: Al-Faisaly FC 3.12 | Draw 2.86 | Abha 3.03. The draw (35%) is the Poisson-preferred outcome — neither side is more likely to win than to draw, making draw-inclusive markets the most model-aligned approach.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 40% | BTTS probability 49% | Total xG 2.28. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 60% — total xG of 2.28 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 49% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
The Poisson model's preferred outcome is the draw at 35% — neither side is more likely to win than to draw. Draw-inclusive markets are the most model-aligned approach. Home win at 32% and away win at 33% are close enough that backing either outright carries significant draw exposure.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.28 combined xG gives a 40% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration.
Poisson assigns a 49% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates are neutral: Al-Faisaly FC 33% | Abha 67%.
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.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Al-Faisaly FC vs Abha | Competition: Pro League, Regular Season - 25 | Venue: • Kick-off: Thursday 8 Apr 2027, 18:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Al-Faisaly FC 32% | Draw 35% | Abha 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 40% | BTTS 49% | xG Al-Faisaly FC 1.13 / Abha 1.15 • Poisson strength factors: Al-Faisaly FC attack 0.611 / def 1.034 | Abha attack 0.863 / def 1.387 | league avg home 1.339 / away 1.286 • Poisson stance: Draw (35%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.13
Al-Faisaly FC xG
Expected Goals
1.15
Abha xG
49%
BTTS
70%
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-Faisaly FC vs Abha kick off?
Al-Faisaly FC vs Abha is scheduled to kick off at 18:00 on Thursday 8 April 2027.
What competition is Al-Faisaly FC vs Abha part of?
Al-Faisaly FC vs Abha is a Regular Season - 25 fixture in the Pro League (Saudi-Arabia).
Who is favourite to win Al-Faisaly FC vs Abha?
Our statistical model gives Al-Faisaly FC a 32% chance of winning, Abha a 33% chance, and a 35% chance of a draw, making this a very evenly-matched fixture.
Will both teams score in Al-Faisaly FC vs Abha?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Al-Faisaly FC and Abha will score (BTTS).
Will Al-Faisaly FC 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-Faisaly FC and Abha?
Record (2 meetings): Al-Faisaly FC 1W | Draws 1 | Abha 0W.
What form are Al-Faisaly FC and Abha in?
Al-Faisaly FC (all comps): 0W-3D-3L in 6 | 0.50 PPG | GF 0.67 / GA 1.67 | L5 L-D-L-D-D. Abha (all comps): 0W-1D-5L in 6 | 0.17 PPG | GF 0.83 / GA 2.17 | L5 L-D-L-L-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Al-Faisaly FC's attacking strength (0.61x league average) is weighed against Abha's defensive record (1.39x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.13. The same calculation in reverse, Abha's attack versus Al-Faisaly FC's defence, projects 1.15 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 6/6 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 15.0%. Close behind: 0-0 (11.9%), 0-1 (10.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 37% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Draw
32%
3.09
35%
2.89
33%
3.03
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.3%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.7%
Away win
1 – 0
11.6%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.13
Al-Faisaly FC xG
Total xG
2.28
1.15
Abha xG
3.09
32%
Home win
2.89
35%
Draw
3.03
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
66%
Over 1.5
1.52
34%
Under 1.5
2.94
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
49%
BTTS Yes
2.03
51%
BTTS No
1.98
Clean Sheet
32%
3.15
32%
3.11
Win to Nil
10%
9.75
11%
9.41
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.2 | 11.7 | 6.7 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 11.6 | 13.3 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 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-Faisaly FC vs Abha?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.0%.
How many goals are Al-Faisaly FC and Abha expected to score?
The model projects 1.13 expected goals for Al-Faisaly FC and 1.15 for Abha, a combined total of 2.28.
How confident is the prediction model for Al-Faisaly FC vs Abha?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 35%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Al-Faisaly FC come into this having played 6 games, going 0W 3D 3L for 0.50 points per game. Their last five reads L-D-L-D-D. It's still early in the season for Al-Faisaly FC, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Abha sit at 0.17 PPG from 6 outings (0W 1D 5L), a run that reads L-D-L-L-L across their last five. It's still early in the season for Abha, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Al-Faisaly FC on 0.50 PPG, Abha on 0.17. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
Al-Faisaly FC's home form reads 0W 2D 1L across 3 games on their own ground, a 0.67 PPG return.
Away from home, Abha have taken 0.00 points per game from 3 outings (0W 0D 3L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Al-Faisaly FC 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-Faisaly FC are averaging 0.67 goals scored and 1.67 conceded per game recently; Abha are on 0.83 scored and 2.17 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Abha in 67%.
Last 6 Results — Pro League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Al-Faisaly FC
Early Season
Abha
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Al-Faisaly FC and Abha in coming into this match?
Al-Faisaly FC have gone 0W 3D 3L in their last 6 games (0.50 PPG), while Abha have gone 0W 1D 5L in their last 6 (0.17 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Al-Faisaly FC at home or Abha away?
Al-Faisaly FC's home record (0.67 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Al-Faisaly FC at home: 0.67 PPG; Abha away: 0.00 PPG.
Have Al-Faisaly FC or Abha been keeping clean sheets recently?
Al-Faisaly FC have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Abha in 0%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Al-Faisaly FC and Abha runs to 2 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 — 6 May 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Al-Faisaly FC
1
Draws
0
Abha
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Al-Faisaly FC and Abha?
From 2 meetings on record, Al-Faisaly FC have won 1, Abha have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Al-Faisaly FC and Abha last play each other?
They last met on 6 May 2022, when Abha 0-0 Al-Faisaly FC.
Who has won more matches between Al-Faisaly FC and Abha?
Al-Faisaly FC have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Al-Faisaly FC 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 100% of their matches.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Al-Faisaly FC 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 — 0% (Al-Faisaly FC) and 100% (Abha).
On the defensive side: Al-Faisaly FC keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Al-Faisaly FC 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-Faisaly FC 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-Faisaly FC play Abha?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 33% of Al-Faisaly FC's recent matches and 67% of Abha's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Al-Faisaly FC vs Abha usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 0% of Al-Faisaly FC's recent games and 100% of Abha's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Al-Faisaly FC and Abha tend to score early?
Al-Faisaly FC have had a goal before half-time in 33% of their recent matches, Abha in 100% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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