Al Ittihad vs Al Kholood preview
2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia
Alinma Stadium
Sat, 15 Aug - 6:00 PM
Round 1 ·
Regular Season
STANDINGS
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Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 19
CONTEXT
Al Ittihad hosted Al Kholood in a match that concluded 1-1. The home side led 1-0 at halftime after scoring early. Al Ittihad held 49 percent possession while Al Kholood had 51 percent. Expected goals stood at 2.44 for the home team and 1.88 for the visitors. A red card was issued to Al Ittihad in the second half which altered the flow. Despite the stronger designation for Al Ittihad the game ended level. The result showed a draw that did not align with the expected goals distribution. Second half adjustments centered on the red card effect. The match featured one goal each side with the away team equalizing after the dismissal.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Final score: Al Ittihad 1-1 Al Kholood. Al Ittihad showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with overall team performance metrics.
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xG alignment: Final outcome was not consistent with the xG distribution of 2.44 to 1.88.
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Market alignment: Result aligned with market expectations despite the scoreline.
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xG expectations: Al Ittihad carried higher xG at 2.44 compared to Al Kholood at 1.88.
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Event impact: The draw occurred after a red card was shown to the home side.
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Red card distortion: Red card to Al Ittihad distorted second half structure and chances.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)
Quality vs Volume
Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11
Open Play vs Set Play
Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%
Expected Points
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Al Shamrani
Referee
•
25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
30.4
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
4
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0.36
League Avg
0
H. Al Refaei
1st Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
O. Al Jamel
2nd Assistant
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Ibrahim Al Jurays
4th Official
•
0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Red Cards / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
Penalties / Match
Referee
0
League Avg
0
1.38
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.08
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al-Qadsiah
Rank: 67
L
Al Shabab
Rank: 46
L
Al Ettifaq
Rank: 52
W
Damac FC
Rank: 41
W
Al Kholood
Rank: 42
D
Al Taawoun
Rank: 53
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Fateh
Rank: 45
D
Al Ahli
Rank: 72
L
Al Okhdoud
Rank: 33
D
Al Ittihad
Rank: 59
D
Al-Fayha
Rank: 43
D
Al Taawoun
Rank: 53
W
3
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 1 - 0
0
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.4
42.11
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Al Ittihad
Al Kholood
Power Score
59.4
42.11
League Position
8
9
Global Rank
573
1041
Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted
Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.
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vs
Al Ittihad
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Opponent-weighted form score
Al Kholood
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Al Ittihad Al Kholood
Heatmaps Ball coordinates
Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.
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vs
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Al Ittihad
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Al Kholood
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —
Own half density —
vs season average —
Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Al Ittihad
⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy
Al Kholood
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
35.51
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
26.27
Combined Efficiency Index
Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3
0
3
Al Ittihad
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Efficiency Index
vs
Al Kholood
—
Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Al Ittihad
Al Kholood
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Al Ittihad
vs
Al Kholood
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Al Ittihad
Al Kholood
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
44%
Goals per Match
Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xG)
Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-1.07
vs
+0.00
Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Al Ittihad
Al Kholood
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
0%
Conceded per Match
Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00
0.00
vs Expected (xGA)
Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.00
vs
-1.07
Al Ittihad
Al Kholood
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter / Transition Attack & Defence
What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.
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Al Ittihad
vs
Al Kholood
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Al Ittihad
Al Kholood
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Al Ittihad
0.31
Al Kholood
0.23
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Al Ittihad
Al Kholood
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
↓ better
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Al Ittihad
0.02
Al Kholood
0.02
Al Ittihad
Al Kholood
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- ITT had peak pressure around 33'.
- KHO started the game with stronger pressure.
ITT Pressure
KHO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index:
ITT reached the top pressure at 33' (69.01).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Al Ittihad
ITT
Home
4
matches
Al Kholood
KHO
Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
3
Goals
9
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
9
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-08-16T00:10:14+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-3-3
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
38 (C) S. Pinas
25 M. Camara
5 E. Utkus
15 R. Solan
8 S. Cisse
39 A. Aldawsari
46 A. Alelewai
22 J. Domingues
General Information
Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Alinma Stadium
Capacity
64200
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Majed Al Shamrani
Hesham Mohammed Al Refaei
Omar Al Jamel
Ibrahim Al Jurays
Next Match
Al Ittihad
vs
Al-Qadsiah
League: Pro League
Kickoff: Fri, 21 Aug - 6:00 PM
Venue: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium (Ad Dammām (Dammam))
Al Kholood
vs
Al Taawoun
League: Pro League
Kickoff: Sat, 22 Aug - 4:10 PM
Venue: Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazm Club Stadium) (Ar-Rass (Rass))
Statistics
Possession
ITT
49%
KHO
51%
Top Statistics
1
Goals
1
3
Big Chances Created
2
4
Shots
4
48
Dangerous attacks
48
49
Possession
51
5
Corners
3
12
Free kicks
9
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
Match Overview
64
Ball Safe
53
1
Penalties
0
5
Goal Kicks
5
10
Goal Attempts
8
5
Substitutions
3
14
Throwins
10
1
Assists
0
0
Injuries
1
17
Dribble Attempts
14
3
Successful Dribbles
6
18
Successful Dribbles Percentage
43
Attacking
82
Attacks
87
2
Big Chances Missed
1
Possession
24
Long Passes
45
418
Passes
436
368
Successful Passes
387
88
Successful Passes Percentage
89
12
Key Passes
9
11
Successful Long Passes
24
46
Successful Long Passes Percentage
53
Defensive
4
Saves
3
15
Tackles
17
8
Interceptions
12
40
Duels Won
41
Build-up
19
Total Crosses
28
3
Accurate Crosses
5
Discipline
1
Offsides
1
9
Fouls
13
Lineup
Referee :
Majed Al Shamrani
Manager ▼
J. Wissing
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
50
Mohammed Al-Absi
Goalkeeper
42
Muath Faqihi
Defender
66
Mohammed Barnawi
Defender
11
Saleh Al-Shehri
Attacker
Referee :
Majed Al Shamrani
Manager ▼
D. Buckingham
Coach
Starting XI ▼
Substitutes ▼
48
Muhannad Al-Yahya
Goalkeeper
23
Yazan Madani
Defender
24
Odai Abdulghani
Midfielder
70
Mohammed Sawaan
Midfielder
26
Yaseen Al-Zubaidi
Attacker
27
Abdullah Al-Ajian
Attacker
Events
2ND-HALF
8th Substitution
90+3'
86'
7th Substitution
6th Substitution
82'
73'
5th Substitution
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
66'
64'
4th Substitution
2nd Substitution
62'
3rd Substitution
62'
Foul / 1st Redcard
58'
Card adjusted
55'
52'
Header / 2nd Goal
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
Header / 1st Goal
43'
Goalkeeper save
32'
21'
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
CONCLUSION
The 1-1 draw between Al Ittihad and Al Kholood reflected a balanced contest disrupted by a late red card to the home team. Al Ittihad started strongly with a halftime lead but could not maintain control after the dismissal. Expected goals favored the home side yet the outcome produced a level result. Possession remained nearly even throughout the ninety minutes. The red card proved decisive in limiting further opportunities for either side. Both teams demonstrated resilience in adapting to the changed circumstances. The match highlighted how key events can override underlying performance indicators. Al Kholood secured a valuable point on the road through effective second half organization.
Match Commentary