Al Kholood vs Al Taawoun preview

Saudi Arabia flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia
Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazm Club Stadium) (Ar-Rass (Rass)) Sat, 22 Aug - 4:10 PM
Pro League
Al KholoodKHO
Al TaawounALT
KICKOFF : Sat, 22 Aug - 4:10 PM
Round 2 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Al Kholood welcome Al Taawoun to Ar-Rass Stadium for a Pro League regular season clash in 2026/2027. The visitors arrive as the stronger side according to power metrics, holding a 52.28 rating against the hosts 41.91 and a 10.4 point advantage overall. League positions show Al Kholood in ninth and Al Taawoun in tenth, setting up a closely contested domestic fixture. Both teams share an identical form score of 11 entering the match, suggesting comparable recent momentum. Limited underlying data restricts deeper insight into efficiency and transition elements, while set piece information carries low confidence due to reliance on proxy metrics. The analytical focus therefore rests on structural balance and squad quality differentials that could shape proceedings on the pitch.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Al Kholood sit ninth while Al Taawoun occupy tenth in the domestic standings.
  • Form: Both sides enter with matching form scores of 11.
  • Squad: Al Taawoun hold the stronger power rating at 52.28 versus 41.91.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition data is not provided in current records.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data applied.
  • xVariable: Al Taawoun carry a 10.4 point power advantage into the match.
  • Market: Projection split: Al Kholood 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Al Taawoun 0% (Δ+0%).
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
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Al Kholood D. Buckingham
D. Buckingham
VS
Al Taawoun Ž. Lazetić
Ž. Lazetić
1.15
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.15
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Ittihad Rank: 60 D
Al Fateh Rank: 44 D
Al Ahli Rank: 72 L
Al Okhdoud Rank: 33 D
Al Ittihad Rank: 59 D
Al-Fayha Rank: 43 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Khaleej Rank: 41 D
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
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
41.91
52.28
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Al Kholood
Al Taawoun
Power Score
41.91
52.28
League Position
9
10
Global Rank
1040
777

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.

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

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Al Kholood KHO Home
4 matches
Al Taawoun ALT Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
3
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
3
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-19T01:02:15+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 22, 2026, 04:10 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazm Club Stadium) (Ar-Rass (Rass))
Capacity
8000
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

1
Hamed Al-Shanqity
Hamed Al-Shanqity Goalkeeper
7.32
22
Julien Domingues Centre Forward
15
Ramzi Solan
Ramzi Solan Right Back
6.33
25
Mohamed Camara
Mohamed Camara Left Back
6
John Buckley
John Buckley Defensive Midfield
7.6
8
Seydouba Cissé
Seydouba Cissé Defensive Midfield
7.24
39
Abdulrahman Al-Dawsari
Abdulrahman Al-Dawsari Attacking Midfield
6.64
46
Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa
Abdulaziz Al-Aliwa Right Wing
7.24
5
Edgaras Utkus
Edgaras Utkus Right Back
6.69
11
Coba da Costa
Coba da Costa Left Wing
6.9
38
Shaquille Pinas
Shaquille Pinas Left Back
7.42

Starting XI ▼

1
Mailson
Mailson Goalkeeper
7.97
74
Saif Rajab
Saif Rajab Attacker
7.19
7
Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi
Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi Attacker
7.13
9
Abderrazak Hamdallah
Abderrazak Hamdallah Centre Forward
6.86
10
Nedim Bajrami
Nedim Bajrami Central Midfield
6.51
11
Zineddine Belaid
Zineddine Belaid Right Back
6.7
32
Muteb Al-Mufarrij
Muteb Al-Mufarrij Left Back
7.23
18
Aschraf El Mahdioui
Aschraf El Mahdioui Central Midfield
7.56
66
Bassam Al-Hurayji
Bassam Al-Hurayji Right Back
6.73
88
Marin Petkov
Marin Petkov Left Back
6.97
97
Fahad Al-Rashidi
Fahad Al-Rashidi Central Midfield
7.23

CONCLUSION

This Pro League encounter pits two mid-table sides against each other with Al Taawoun holding a measurable power edge that may influence territorial control and chance creation. Identical form scores indicate neither team carries superior recent momentum, placing emphasis on squad depth and in-game adjustments. Structural positioning suggests a balanced contest where small margins in execution could decide the outcome. Absence of detailed efficiency and transition figures limits precise forecasting yet the power differential remains the clearest differentiator. Both teams will likely prioritize organized defending given the venue dynamics and league context, making disciplined structure a key factor throughout the ninety minutes.