Al Draih vs Al Kholood preview

Saudi Arabia flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia
Al-Awwal Park Wed, 26 Aug - 6:00 PM
Pro League
KICKOFF : Wed, 26 Aug - 6:00 PM
Round 3 Regular Season

CONTEXT

In the Pro League regular season of 2026/2027 Al Draih welcome Al Kholood to Al-Awwal Park for a domestic league fixture. Al Draih currently occupy 14th position in the standings while Al Kholood sit ninth. The visitors carry a higher power score of 41.91 against the hosts 34.16 which establishes them as the stronger side by 7.8 points. Form scores show Al Draih at 16.67 and Al Kholood at 11 entering the match. Both sides aim to climb the table in this regular season encounter where structural advantages and recent performances will shape the contest. Limited additional metrics are available yet the power differential highlights the challenge facing the home team.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Al Draih sit 14th while Al Kholood occupy 9th in the domestic standings.
  • Form: Al Draih hold a form score of 16.67 compared to Al Kholood's 11.
  • Squad: Al Kholood are identified as the stronger team overall.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency statistics are not provided for either side.
  • Transition: Transition metrics lack specific data in the preview.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis shows low confidence with proxy data used.
  • xVariable: Al Kholood hold a power advantage of 7.8 points.
  • Market: Projection split: Al Draih 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Al Kholood 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
0.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Hazm Rank: 43 D
Al Ahli Rank: 73 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Taawoun Rank: 52 D
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
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0
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.
34.16
41.91
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Al Draih
Al Kholood
Power Score
34.16
41.91
League Position
14
9
Global Rank
1004
1040

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 Draih Opponent-weighted form score
Al Kholood Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Al Draih Al Kholood

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 26, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Al-Awwal Park
Capacity
25000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad

22
Nikola Vasilj
Nikola Vasilj Goalkeeper
33
Waleed Abdullah Ali
Waleed Abdullah Ali Goalkeeper
Mutab Sharahili
Mutab Sharahili Goalkeeper
Amin Al Bukhari
Amin Al Bukhari Goalkeeper
15
Omar Colley
Omar Colley Defender
Berat Djimsiti
Berat Djimsiti Defender
87
Qasim Alawjami
Qasim Alawjami Defender
4
Saeed Awadh Al Yami
24
Fahad Al-Obaid
Fahad Al-Obaid Defender
2
Abdulaziz Al Faraj
78
Khalid Al Asiri
Khalid Al Asiri Defender
12
Taher Wadi
Taher Wadi Defender
82
Hussain Al Zarie
Hussain Al Zarie Defender
20
Abdulelah bin Wasel bin Khalifa Al Jaaferi
Abdulelah bin Wasel bin Khalifa Al Jaaferi Defender
5
Idrissa Gana Gueye
Idrissa Gana Gueye Midfielder
14
Óscar Rodríguez Arnaiz
5
Sultan Farhan
Sultan Farhan Midfielder
8
Ziyad bin Abdulmohsen Abdullah Al Qahtani
Ziyad bin Abdulmohsen Abdullah Al Qahtani Midfielder
9
Gaëtan Laborde
Gaëtan Laborde Attacker
11
Hattan Babhir
Hattan Babhir Attacker
27
Saleh Al Rahmani
Saleh Al Rahmani Attacker
75
Meshari Al Nemer
Meshari Al Nemer Attacker
Abdullah Zaid
Abdullah Zaid Attacker

Squad

38
Shaquille Pinas
Shaquille Pinas Defender
3
Edgaras Utkus
Edgaras Utkus Defender
15
Ramzi Solan
Ramzi Solan Defender
Abdulrahman Al Obaid
Yazan Madani
Yazan Madani Defender
25
Mansour Camara
Mansour Camara Defender
39
Abdulrahman Aldawsari
6
John Buckley
John Buckley Midfielder
Seydouba Cisse
Seydouba Cisse Midfielder
Mohammed Al-Rashdi
Mohammed Al-Rashdi Midfielder
22
Julien Domingues
Julien Domingues Attacker
18
Ramiro Enrique Paz
Ramiro Enrique Paz Attacker
11
Coba Gomes da Costa
17
Adam Berry
Adam Berry Attacker
46
Abdulaziz Alelewai

CONCLUSION

Al Kholood arrive with the clearer structural edge and overall power rating which positions them to dictate terms at Al-Awwal Park. Al Draih will rely on their slightly superior form score to create opportunities and stay competitive in the league table. The absence of detailed efficiency transition and set piece metrics leaves room for in-game adjustments by both coaches. Al Kholood must convert their power advantage into sustained pressure while Al Draih look to exploit any lapses. This regular season clash offers both teams a chance to improve their domestic standing through disciplined execution and tactical awareness.