Al-Fayha vs Abha preview

Saudi Arabia flag 2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia
Al Majma'ah Sports City Stadium (Al Majma'ah)
Pro League
Al-FayhaFAY
3 2
AbhaABH
Full Time
Round 4 Regular Season
Lázaro - 32', 56'
Abdou Diallo - 87' (Own Goal)
Goal
|
Goal
Alimami Gory - 84'
Michy Batshuayi - 90+4' (P)

CONTEXT

In a competitive encounter, Al-Fayha defeated Abha by a score of 3-2. The home team led 1-0 at halftime. Al-Fayha maintained 56 percent of the possession while Abha had 44 percent. The expected goals stood at 1.82 for Al-Fayha and 1.56 for Abha, indicating a narrow advantage for the hosts. The match outcome proved consistent with these xG figures, as the stronger team Al-Fayha emerged victorious. There were no red cards issued during the game. The performance by Al-Fayha represented a significant deviation from initial expectations, underscoring their efficiency in converting opportunities.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Al-Fayha exhibited a significant deviation of 100 percent from pre-match projections.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for the teams involved.
  • xG alignment: The final result aligned with the xG values recorded during the match.
  • Market alignment: The outcome was consistent with market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Al-Fayha met xG expectations in their 3-2 win over Abha.
  • Event impact: Key events shaped the progression from a 1-0 halftime lead to the 3-2 final score.
  • Red card distortion: With no red cards issued, there was no distortion from disciplinary events.
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 Hoaish
M. Al Hoaish
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
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
Al-Fayha F. Carille
F. Carille
VS
Abha D. Burić
D. Burić
0.86
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.33
0.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Taawoun Rank: 51 D
Al Hilal Rank: 77 L
NEOM SC Rank: 50 L
Al Hilal Rank: 77 L
Damac FC Rank: 41 L
Al-Qadsiah Rank: 67 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Al Khaleej Rank: 41 D
Al Ahli Rank: 72 L
Al Hazm Rank: 44 L
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.
45.06
33.94
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Al-Fayha
Abha
Power Score
45.06
33.94
League Position
10
18
Global Rank
1010
1249

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

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-Fayha

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

Abha

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-Fayha ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Abha
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
34.73
22.05
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
22.05
34.73
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-Fayha +1.47 Efficiency Index
vs
Abha -1.47 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Al-Fayha
Abha
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-Fayha
vs
Abha
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Al-Fayha Abha
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
19%
59%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.34 vs +0.09
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Al-Fayha Abha
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
59%
19%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
+0.09 vs -0.34
Al-Fayha
Abha
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-Fayha
vs
Abha
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Al-Fayha Abha
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
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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-Fayha 0.62
Abha 0.24
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Al-Fayha Abha
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-Fayha 0.06
Abha 0.10
Al-Fayha
Abha
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • FAY had peak pressure around 73'.
  • FAY started the game with stronger pressure.
FAY Pressure ABH Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: FAY reached the top pressure at 73' (90.02).

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Pro League, Saudi Arabia · Round 4 · Regular Season
Stadium
Al Majma'ah Sports City Stadium (Al Majma'ah)
Capacity
5000
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mohammed Al Hoaish

Statistics

Possession
FAY
54%
ABH
46%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 2
7 Shots 2
29 Dangerous attacks 34
56 Possession 44
5 Corners 3
16 Free kicks 7
0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

59 Ball Safe 61
0 Penalties 1
8 Goal Kicks 6
13 Goal Attempts 4
4 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 21
1 Hit Woodwork 0
0 Injuries 1
15 Dribble Attempts 18
11 Successful Dribbles 12
73 Successful Dribbles Percentage 67

Attacking

82 Attacks 101
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

49 Long Passes 43
444 Passes 355
385 Successful Passes 292
87 Successful Passes Percentage 82
14 Key Passes 3
30 Successful Long Passes 25
61 Successful Long Passes Percentage 58

Defensive

3 Saves 3
13 Tackles 16
4 Interceptions 5
46 Duels Won 43

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 10
2 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

2 Offsides 5
8 Fouls 16

Lineup

Referee : Mohammed Al Hoaish

Starting XI ▼

52
Orlando Mosquera
Orlando Mosquera Goalkeeper
6.7
2
Makhir Al-Rashidi
Makhir Al-Rashidi Defender
6.05
15
Paulo Oliveira
Paulo Oliveira Defender
6.43
21
Ziyad Al-Sahafi
Ziyad Al-Sahafi
Defender76'
6.16
22
Mohammed Al-Baqawi
Mohammed Al-Baqawi (C) Defender
6.59
24
Ahmed Bamsaud
Ahmed Bamsaud Defender
6.32
5
Hugo Moura
Hugo Moura Midfielder
7.64
14
Mansor Al-Beshe
Mansor Al-Beshe
Midfielder87'
6
Ali Al-Hussain
Ali Al-Hussain Midfielder
6.32
7
Nawaf Al-Harthi
Nawaf Al-Harthi Midfielder
7.36
43
Fahad Alhubayshi
Fahad Alhubayshi
Midfielder81'
6.2
10
Fashion Sakala
Fashion Sakala Midfielder
7.35
30
Alfa Semedo
Alfa Semedo Midfielder
7.51
17
Lázaro
Lázaro Attacker
2
8.71
35
Silvere Ganvoula
Silvere Ganvoula
Attacker80'
6.49
Referee : Mohammed Al Hoaish

Starting XI ▼

16
Donovan Léon
Donovan Léon Goalkeeper
6.68
3
Juriën Gaari
Juriën Gaari (C) Defender
6.22
12
Khaled Al-Shamrani
Khaled Al-Shamrani Defender
6.66
37
Abdulbasit Hindi
Abdulbasit Hindi
Defender59'
6.52
22
Abdou Diallo
Abdou Diallo Defender
6.05
80
Safwan Al-Johani
Safwan Al-Johani Defender
6.31
6
Faisal Al-Subiani
Faisal Al-Subiani Midfielder
5.91
8
Nasser Al-Daajani
Nasser Al-Daajani
Midfielder46'
6.5
10
Nabil Fekir
Nabil Fekir Midfielder
6.25
29
Majed Dawran
Majed Dawran
Midfielder80'
6.35
11
Alimami Gory
Alimami Gory Midfielder
7.37
20
Keshim Al-Qahtani
Keshim Al-Qahtani Midfielder
7.21
32
Loreintz Rosier
Loreintz Rosier Midfielder
6.33
39
Mohammed Al-Zaid
Mohammed Al-Zaid
Midfielder4'
6.83
44
Michy Batshuayi
Michy Batshuayi Attacker
6.95

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Michy Batshuayi
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
90+2'
Event
Alimami Gory
Penalty awarded
Event
Abdou Diallo
Left foot shot / 1st Own Goal
87'
Event
Mansor Al-Beshe → Hugo Moura
9th Substitution
87'
84'
Event
Alimami Gory
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Fahad Alhubayshi → Nawaf Al-Harthi
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Silvere Ganvoula → Lázaro
7th Substitution
80'
80'
Event
Majed Dawran → Nabil Fekir
6th Substitution
Event
Ziyad Al-Sahafi → Paulo Oliveira
5th Substitution
76'
68'
Event
Abdou Diallo
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
59'
Event
Feras Al-Ghamdi → Mohammed Al-Zaid 
3rd Substitution
59'
Event
Abdulbasit Hindi → Khaled Al-Shamrani
4th Substitution
Event
Lázaro
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
56'
46'
Event
Nasser Al-Daajani → Faisal Al-Subiani
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+5'
Event
Juriën Gaari
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
38'
Event
Khaled Al-Shamrani
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Lázaro
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
32'
4'
Event
Mohammed Al-Zaid  → Loreintz Rosier
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Michy Batshuayi takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Michy Batshuayi takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Michy Batshuayi with his right foot results in a goal.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Michy Batshuayi scores, making it 3-2.
90
Update Update
VAR decision results in a penalty awarded to Alimani Gory.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
89
Attempt Attempt
Alimani Gory takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
87
Update Update
Mansoor Al-Bishi replaces Hugo Moura Arruda da Silva.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Abdou Diallo results in an own goal.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Abdou Diallo scores an own goal, making it 3-1.
86
Update Update
Offside.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Alimani Gory with his right foot results in a goal.
84
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alimani Gory scores, making it 2-1.
81
Substitution Substitution
Fahad Alhubayshi is substituted off for Nawaf Al-Harthi.
80
Update Update
Silvere Ganvoula Mboussy is on, and Lazaro Vinicius Marques is off.
80
Update Update
Majed Dawran replaces Nabil Fekir.
79
Attempt Attempt
Alfa Semedo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
79
Attempt Attempt
Fashion Sakala takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
Ziyad Al Sahafi comes on for Paulo Andre Rodrigues Oliveira.
75
Update Update
Offside.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Abdou Diallo receives a yellow card.
66
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ali Al Hussain Head Shot Missed
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Attempt Attempt
Fashion Sakala takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
65
Attempt Attempt
Fashion Sakala takes a left-footed shot but misses.
63
Attempt Attempt
Hugo Moura Arruda da Silva takes a right-footed shot but misses.
59
Update Update
Firas Alghamdi is on, and Mohammed Al Zaid is off.
59
Update Update
Abdulbaset Ali Al Hindi is on, and Khaled Al Shamrani is off.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Lazaro Vinicius Marques takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
56
Attempt Attempt
Fashion Sakala takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lazaro Vinicius Marques scores, making it 2-0.
54
Attempt Attempt
Fashion Sakala takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
53
Attempt Attempt
Lazaro Vinicius Marques takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Attempt Attempt
Lazaro Vinicius Marques takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
52
Update Update
Offside.
49
Update Update
Offside.
46
Update Update
Nasser Al Daajani comes on for Faisal Al-Subiani.
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jurien Gaari receives a yellow card.
45
Attempt Attempt
Ali Al Hussain takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Alimani Gory takes a right-footed shot but misses.
45
Attempt Attempt
Fashion Sakala takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Khaled Al Shamrani receives a yellow card.
36
Attempt Attempt
Khaled Al Shamrani takes a left-footed shot but misses.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Lazaro Vinicius Marques takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lazaro Vinicius Marques scores to make it 1-0.
31
Update Update
Offside.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Attempt Attempt
Alfa Semedo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
16
Update Update
Offside.
14
Attempt Attempt
Lazaro Vinicius Marques takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
14
Attempt Attempt
Fashion Sakala takes a left-footed shot but misses.
13
Update Update
Offside.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Substitution Substitution
Mohammed Al Zaid is substituted off for Rosier Loreintz.
2
Attempt Attempt
Ahmed Bamsaud takes a left-footed shot but misses.
1
Attempt Attempt
Keshim Al-Qahtani takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Mohammed Khled Hoish.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Al-Fayha 3-2 Abha. Structural assessment: Al-Fayha 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.