Al Taawoun vs Al Khaleej preview

Saudi Arabia flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia
King Abdullah Sport City Stadium Sat, 15 Aug - 4:15 PM
Pro League
Al TaawounALT
0 – 0
Al KhaleejKHA
Full Time Sat, 15 Aug 4:15 PM
Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Al Taawoun hosted Al Khaleej in a match that concluded with a 0-0 scoreline after both halves ended level at 0-0. Al Taawoun held 51 percent possession compared to Al Khaleej's 49 percent. The home side recorded an expected goals total of 0.73 while the visitors posted 0.86 for a differential of minus 0.13. No red cards were issued to either team. The stronger side Al Taawoun was unable to convert its position into a victory as the outcome remained a draw. The result aligned with the expected goals distribution and showed consistency across the performance metrics provided.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Al Taawoun recorded a significant 100 percent deviation from pre-match expectations in this fixture.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with overall performance indicators throughout the contest.
  • xG alignment: The 0-0 draw proved consistent with the combined expected goals totals of 0.73 and 0.86.
  • Market alignment: The final result matched the pre-match alignment indicators without deviation.
  • xG expectations: Al Taawoun generated 0.73 expected goals against Al Khaleej's 0.86 expected goals.
  • Event impact: No second half adjustments or key events altered the flow of the 0-0 encounter.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown so no distortion affected the match outcome.
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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Al-Ismail
M. Al-Ismail
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
A. Al Ali
A. Al Ali
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
S. Hussain Almosselem
S. Hussain Almosselem
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
Al Taawoun Ž. Lazetić
Ž. Lazetić
VS
Al Khaleej J. Martins Teixeira Gomes
J. Martins Teixeira Gomes
1.08
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.77
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Hazm Rank: 43 L
Al Riyadh Rank: 38 D
Al Ahli Rank: 72 L
Al Shabab Rank: 46 W
Al Ittihad Rank: 59 L
Al Najma Rank: 33 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Ahli Rank: 72 L
Al Okhdoud Rank: 33 L
Al Ettifaq Rank: 52 L
Al Hilal Rank: 77 L
Damac FC Rank: 41 W
Al Najma Rank: 33 W
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 1 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
52.5
41.49
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Al Taawoun
Al Khaleej
Power Score
52.5
41.49
League Position
10
11
Global Rank
779
1059

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 Taawoun — Opponent-weighted form score
Al Khaleej — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Al Taawoun Al Khaleej

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

Al Taawoun

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Al Khaleej

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition 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 Taawoun ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Al Khaleej
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.41
20.92
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
20.92
29.41
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)
-3 0 3
Al Taawoun +1.09 Efficiency Index
vs
Al Khaleej -1.09 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Al Taawoun
Al Khaleej
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 Taawoun
vs
Al Khaleej
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Al Taawoun Al Khaleej
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
51%
6%
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.
-0.38 vs -0.06
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Al Taawoun Al Khaleej
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
6%
51%
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).
-0.06 vs -0.38
Al Taawoun
Al Khaleej
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 Taawoun
vs
Al Khaleej
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Al Taawoun Al Khaleej
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
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 Taawoun 0.33
Al Khaleej 0.36
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Al Taawoun Al Khaleej
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
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
—
—
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 Taawoun 0.00
Al Khaleej 0.00
Al Taawoun
Al Khaleej
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ALT had peak pressure around 62'.
  • KHA started the game with stronger pressure.
ALT Pressure KHA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ALT reached the top pressure at 62' (87.54).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Al Taawoun ALT Home
4 matches
Al Khaleej KHA Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
1
Draws
1
0
Losses
3
Goals
5
Goals Scored
1
1
Goals Conceded
5
+4
Goal Difference
-4
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-16T00:05:56+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 15, 2026, 04:15 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
King Abdullah Sport City Stadium
Capacity
5000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mohammed Sami Al-Ismail
Ali Al Ali
Saleh Hasheem Hussain Almosselem

Statistics

Possession
ALT
53%
KHA
47%

Top Statistics

1 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 3
40 Dangerous attacks 25
51 Possession 49
6 Corners 4
12 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

3 Goal Kicks 10
6 Substitutions 6
14 Throwins 22
13 Dribble Attempts 13
7 Successful Dribbles 5
54 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38

Attacking

90 Attacks 63
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

64 Long Passes 54
343 Passes 332
284 Successful Passes 270
83 Successful Passes Percentage 81
11 Key Passes 4
36 Successful Long Passes 21
56 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39

Defensive

6 Saves 3
17 Tackles 9
7 Interceptions 5
43 Duels Won 33

Build-up

25 Total Crosses 18
5 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
10 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Mohammed Sami Al-Ismail

Starting XI ▼

1
Mailson
Mailson Goalkeeper
7.97
5
Zineddine Belaid
Zineddine Belaid Defender
6.7
6
Bassam Al-Hurayji
Bassam Al-Hurayji Defender
6.73
27
Adeeb Al-Hassan
Adeeb Al-Hassan
Defender90'
32
Muteb Al-Mufarrij
Muteb Al-Mufarrij Defender
7.23
88
Marin Petkov
Marin Petkov Defender
6.97
10
Nedim Bajrami
Nedim Bajrami Midfielder
6.51
20
Bassem Al-Arini
Bassem Al-Arini
Attacker79'
6.59
11
Fahad Al-Rashidi
Fahad Al-Rashidi Midfielder
7.23
23
Rakan Al-Tulayhi
Rakan Al-Tulayhi
Midfielder79'
6.7
18
Aschraf El Mahdioui
Aschraf El Mahdioui (C) Midfielder
7.56
7
Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi
Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi Attacker
7.13
17
Mohammed Al Aqal
Mohammed Al Aqal
Attacker90'
9
Abderrazak Hamdallah
Abderrazak Hamdallah Attacker
6.86
14
Saif Rajab
Saif Rajab Attacker
7.19
47
Younes El Bahraoui
Younes El Bahraoui
Attacker68'
6.72
Referee : Mohammed Sami Al-Ismail

Starting XI ▼

49
Anthony Moris
Anthony Moris Goalkeeper
7.74
3
Mohammed Al-Khabrani
Mohammed Al-Khabrani (C) Defender
7.19
5
Pedro Rebocho
Pedro Rebocho Defender
7.05
13
Ahmad Asiri
Ahmad Asiri Defender
6.85
28
Hussain Al-Eissa
Hussain Al-Eissa
Attacker80'
6.31
39
Saeed Al-Hamsl
Saeed Al-Hamsl Defender
6.31
2
Hamad Al-Jayzani
Hamad Al-Jayzani
Defender64'
6.25
8
Omar Mascarell
Omar Mascarell Midfielder
6.53
11
Saleh Mohammed Fares Al Jaman
Saleh Mohammed Fares Al Jaman Midfielder
6.96
17
Abdullah Al-Hafith
Abdullah Al-Hafith
Defender79'
6.47
12
Majed Kanabah
Majed Kanabah Midfielder
6.65
18
Nawaf Al-Sadi
Nawaf Al-Sadi
Attacker64'
6.56
19
Miguel Crespo
Miguel Crespo Midfielder
6.6
7
Joshua King
Joshua King Attacker
6.58
99
Musa Barrow
Musa Barrow Attacker
6.75
—
Musa Barrow
90+3'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Witcha → Musa Barrow
10th Substitution
Event
Mohammed Al Aqal → Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi
8th Substitution
90'
Event
Adeeb Al-Hassan → Bassam Al-Hurayji
9th Substitution
90'
90'
Event
Hamad Al-Jayzani
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
82'
Event
Miguel Crespo
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
80'
Event
Hussain Al-Eissa → Ahmad Asiri
7th Substitution
Event
Bassem Al-Arini → Nedim Bajrami
4th Substitution
79'
Event
Rakan Al-Tulayhi → Fahad Al-Rashidi
6th Substitution
79'
79'
Event
Abdullah Al-Hafith → Saleh Mohammed Fares Al Jaman
5th Substitution
Event
Younes El Bahraoui → Saif Rajab
3rd Substitution
68'
64'
Event
Hamad Al-Jayzani → Saeed Al-Hamsl
1st Substitution
64'
Event
Nawaf Al-Sadi → Majed Kanabah
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Bassam Al-Hurayji
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
45+1'
22'
Event
Joshua King
Penalty disallowed
7'
Event
Majed Kanabah
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Hamad Al-Jayzani
85
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Muteb Al Mufarraj Head Shot Missed
80
Update Update
On Hussain Al-Eisa，Off Ahmed Asiri
79
Update Update
On Rakan Al-Tulayhi，Off Fahad Al Rashidi
79
Update Update
On Bassem Al-Arini，Off Nedim Bajrami
79
Update Update
On Abdullah Fareed Al Hafith，Off Saleh Jamaan Al Amri
68
Update Update
On Younes El Bahraoui，Off Saif Rashad Mohamed
64
Update Update
On Nawaf Al-Sadi，Off Majed Omar Kanabah
64
Update Update
On Nawaf Al-Sadi，Off Majed Omar Kanabah
63
Update Update
On Hamad Al-Jayzani，Off Saeed Al-Hamsl
63
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Saif Rashad Mohamed Right Footed Shot Saved
54
Update Update
On Nawaf Al-Sadi，Off Majed Omar Kanabah
54
Update Update
On Hamad Al-Jayzani，Off Saeed Al-Hamsl
52
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Saif Rashad Mohamed Right Footed Shot Saved
48
Corner Corner
Corner
48
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Abderrazak Hamdallah Head Shot Saved
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Fahad Al Rashidi Right Footed Shot Blocked
45
Update Update
First Half Ends！0-0
44
Update Update
First Half Ends！0-0
40
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Musa Barrow Right Footed Shot Missed
40
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi Left Footed Shot Blocked
33
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi Right Footed Shot Blocked
27
Corner Corner
Corner
22
Update Update
VAR Decision - Penalty cancelled - Joshua King
18
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Joshua King Left Footed Shot Saved
14
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Muteb Al Mufarraj Head Shot Missed
14
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Joshua King Left Footed Shot Saved
14
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Muteb Al Mufarraj Head Shot Missed
11
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Saif Rashad Mohamed Right Footed Shot Blocked
7
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Fahad Al Rashidi Head Shot Missed
6
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Majed Omar Kanabah
5
Corner Corner
Corner
1
Update Update
Kick-off!

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 draw between Al Taawoun and Al Khaleej reflected balanced possession figures and expected goals values that favored neither side decisively. Al Taawoun as the stronger team failed to break through despite holding a slight edge in ball control. The absence of red cards maintained structural integrity across both periods. Outcome consistency with expected goals confirmed the result as a fair representation of the match dynamics. Efficiency metrics stayed aligned without notable shifts in either direction. This stalemate highlighted defensive organization from both sides in equal measure.