Abha vs Al Hazm preview

Saudi Arabia flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia
Dhamak Club Stadium
Pro League
AbhaABH
1 2
Al HazmHAZ
Full Time
Round 1 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

In a competitive encounter, Abha faced Al Hazm and ultimately fell to a 1-2 defeat. The home side started slowly as Al Hazm took a commanding 0-2 lead by halftime through effective attacking play. Abha dominated possession with 63 percent but struggled to convert opportunities, registering just 0.52 in expected goals. Meanwhile, Al Hazm efficiently utilized their 37 percent possession to generate 1.47 expected goals, showcasing clinical finishing. The visitors maintained their advantage in the second half despite Abha pulling one goal back. With no red cards affecting the game, the match proceeded without major disruptions. Al Hazm, identified as the stronger team, delivered a performance that aligned with their superior metrics and secured the three points on the road. The outcome reflected the xG differential of negative 0.95 for the hosts.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Al Hazm exhibited a significant structural deviation from expected patterns in securing the away win.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the match's underlying performance indicators.
  • xG alignment: The final result aligned with xG projections given the 0.52 to 1.47 differential.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved aligned with pre-match assessments of team strengths.
  • xG expectations: Al Hazm met xG expectations through their effective use of limited possession.
  • Event impact: The halftime score of 0-2 created a decisive event impact on the final 1-2 result.
  • Red card distortion: With no red cards issued, there was zero red card distortion in the contest.
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
S. Al-Hunfush
S. Al-Hunfush
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
S. Al-Subaiee
S. Al-Subaiee
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
R. Al Hagbani
R. Al Hagbani
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
A. Al-Harbi
A. Al-Harbi
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
Abha D. Burić
D. Burić
VS
Al Hazm J. Kadri
J. Kadri
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.38
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Taawoun Rank: 55 W
Al-Qadsiah Rank: 68 L
Al Najma Rank: 35 D
Al Hilal Rank: 78 L
NEOM SC Rank: 50 D
Al Riyadh Rank: 42 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 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.
33.84
45.13
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Abha
Al Hazm
Power Score
33.84
45.13
League Position
16
2
Global Rank
1215
1024

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

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

Abha

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

Al Hazm

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

Abha ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Al Hazm
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
21.51
25.95
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
25.95
21.51
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
Abha -0.51 Efficiency Index
vs
Al Hazm +0.51 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Abha
Al Hazm
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.

Abha
vs
Al Hazm
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Abha Al Hazm
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
12%
2%
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.
-0.06 vs -0.03
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Abha Al Hazm
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
2%
12%
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).
-0.03 vs -0.06
Abha
Al Hazm
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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Abha
vs
Al Hazm
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Abha Al Hazm
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
Abha 0.14
Al Hazm 0.25
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Abha Al Hazm
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
Abha 0.06
Al Hazm 0.01
Abha
Al Hazm
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ABH had peak pressure around 90'.
  • ABH started the game with stronger pressure.
ABH Pressure HAZ Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: ABH reached the top pressure at 90' (92.14).

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Dhamak Club Stadium
Capacity
20000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Shukri Hussain Al-Hunfush
Saad Al-Subaiee
Raed Saad Naji Al Hagbani
Abdullah Al-Harbi

Statistics

Possession
ABH
61%
HAZ
39%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
0 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 2
71 Dangerous attacks 32
63 Possession 37
5 Corners 1
16 Free kicks 10
2 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

78 Ball Safe 85
4 Goal Kicks 10
7 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
32 Throwins 19
0 Assists 2
24 Dribble Attempts 17
14 Successful Dribbles 5
58 Successful Dribbles Percentage 29

Attacking

122 Attacks 67
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

41 Long Passes 43
512 Passes 303
441 Successful Passes 232
86 Successful Passes Percentage 77
4 Key Passes 4
22 Successful Long Passes 18
54 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42

Defensive

1 Saves 5
17 Tackles 19
5 Interceptions 9
58 Duels Won 45

Build-up

29 Total Crosses 6
4 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

2 Offsides 0
10 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Shukri Hussain Al-Hunfush

Starting XI ▼

16
Donovan Léon
Donovan Léon Goalkeeper
6.19
3
Juriën Gaari
Juriën Gaari (C) Defender
6
22
Abdou Diallo
Abdou Diallo Defender
6.88
23
Mohammed Al-Dawsari
Mohammed Al-Dawsari Defender
7.35
80
Safwan Al-Johani
Safwan Al-Johani Defender
7.36
37
Abdulbasit Hindi
Abdulbasit Hindi
Defender78'
6.69
7
Feras Al-Ghamdi
Feras Al-Ghamdi Midfielder
6.66
20
Keshim Al-Qahtani
Keshim Al-Qahtani
Attacker57'
6.53
8
Nasser Al-Daajani
Nasser Al-Daajani Midfielder
6.93
10
Nabil Fekir
Nabil Fekir
Attacker64'
6.81
32
Loreintz Rosier
Loreintz Rosier Midfielder
7.5
11
Alimami Gory
Alimami Gory Attacker
6.8
9
Kamil Boumedmed
Kamil Boumedmed
Attacker78'
6.56
17
Abdulkarim Darisi
Abdulkarim Darisi Attacker
6.41
29
Mohammed Al-Zaid
Mohammed Al-Zaid Attacker
6.39
4
Basil Al-Sayyali
Basil Al-Sayyali
Midfielder57'
6.25
Referee : Shukri Hussain Al-Hunfush

Starting XI ▼

23
Ibrahim Zaied
Ibrahim Zaied Goalkeeper
7.39
2
Saud Al-Rashid
Saud Al-Rashid Defender
6.08
5
Mohammed Al-Yami
Mohammed Al-Yami
Defender75'
6.53
3
Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida
Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida Defender
6.48
8
Mory Konaté
Mory Konaté Defender
6.5
34
Abdulrahman Al-Dakheel
Abdulrahman Al-Dakheel (C) Defender
6.27
17
Bonheur Mugisha
Bonheur Mugisha Midfielder
6.85
22
Abdulaziz Al-Dwehe
Abdulaziz Al-Dwehe Midfielder
7.36
4
Sultan Tunkar
Sultan Tunkar
Defender82'
6.6
24
Aboubacar Bah
Aboubacar Bah Midfielder
6.76
28
Sofiane Bendebka
Sofiane Bendebka Midfielder
7.01
98
Ayman Al-Hujaili
Ayman Al-Hujaili
Midfielder82'
6.28
70
Ahmed Al-Shamrani
Ahmed Al-Shamrani Midfielder
8.23
77
Mohammed Al-Hamdani
Mohammed Al-Hamdani
Attacker75'
6.54
9
Afimico Pululu
Afimico Pululu Attacker
6.42
11
Waleed Al-Shanqiti
Waleed Al-Shanqiti
Attacker90+2'

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Waleed Al-Shanqiti → Afimico Pululu
10th Substitution
82'
Event
Ayman Al-Hujaili → Sofiane Bendebka
8th Substitution
82'
Event
Sultan Tunkar → Abdulaziz Al-Dwehe
9th Substitution
Event
Kamil Boumedmed → Alimami Gory
6th Substitution
78'
Event
Abdulbasit Hindi → Safwan Al-Johani
7th Substitution
78'
Event
Loreintz Rosier
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
76'
75'
Event
Mohammed Al-Hamdani → Ahmed Al-Shamrani
4th Substitution
75'
Event
Mohammed Al-Yami → Saud Al-Rashid
5th Substitution
Event
Nabil Fekir → Nasser Al-Daajani
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Mohammed Al-Dawsari
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
63'
59'
Event
Aboubacar Bah
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Keshim Al-Qahtani → Feras Al-Ghamdi
1st Substitution
57'
Event
Basil Al-Sayyali → Mohammed Al-Zaid 
2nd Substitution
57'
Event
Feras Al-Ghamdi
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
55'
1ST-HALF
45'
Event
Sofiane Bendebka
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
40'
Event
Ahmed Al-Shamrani
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
27'
Event
Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
3'
Event
Abdulaziz Al-Dwehe
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Walead Al-Shangeati replaces Afimico Pululu.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Attempt Attempt
Abdulbaset Ali Al Hindi attempts a header but misses the shot.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
82
Update Update
Ayman Al Hujaili comes on for Sofiane Bendebka.
78
Update Update
Kamil Boumedmed comes on for Alimani Gory.
78
Substitution Substitution
Abdulbaset Ali Al Hindi is substituted off for Safwan Aljohani.
76
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Rosier Loreintz.
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Mohammed Al Hamdani is blocked.
75
Update Update
Mohammed Al Hamdani is on, and Ahmed Mohammed Hansh Al Shamrani is off.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Rosier Loreintz.
74
Attempt Attempt
Aboubacar Bah takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
69
Attempt Attempt
Nabil Fekir takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
67
Attempt Attempt
Aboubacar Bah takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
64
Update Update
Nabil Fekir comes on for Nasser Al Daajani.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Mohammed Al-Dosari with his right foot results in a goal.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Mohammed Al-Dosari scores, making it 1-2.
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Aboubacar Bah.
57
Update Update
Basil Al-Sayali is on, and Mohammed Al Zaid is off.
57
Update Update
Keshim Al-Qahtani is on, and Firas Alghamdi is off.
55
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Firas Alghamdi receives a yellow card.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Update Update
Offside.
49
Attempt Attempt
Ahmed Mohammed Hansh Al Shamrani takes a right-footed shot but misses.
47
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Safwan Aljohani with his left foot is saved.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Sofiane Bendebka receives a yellow card.
43
Attempt Attempt
Firas Alghamdi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Ahmed Mohammed Hansh Al Shamrani scores with a left-footed shot.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ahmed Mohammed Hansh Al Shamrani scores, making it 0-2.
37
Attempt Attempt
Afimico Pululu takes a right-footed shot but misses.
36
Update Update
Offside.
35
Attempt Attempt
Firas Alghamdi takes a right-footed shot but misses.
33
Attempt Attempt
Safwan Aljohani takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
30
Attempt Attempt
Nasser Al Daajani takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
27
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Mohamed Amine Ben Hamida.
22
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Attempt Attempt
Aboubacar Bah takes a right-footed shot but misses.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Attempt Attempt
Alimani Gory takes a right-footed shot but misses.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
7
Attempt Attempt
Mohammed Al Zaid's header is saved.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwayhi with his right foot results in a goal.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Abdulaziz Al-Dhuwayhi scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Ahmed Mohammed Hansh Al Shamrani.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has occurred!

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Abha 1-2 Al Hazm. Structural assessment: Al Hazm exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.