Both teams are enjoying a good season so far and games like this could be decisive. Here's the preview for Al Salmiyah - Al Kuwait!
- Al Salmiyah have the most scored goals (30) in Premier League
- Al Kuwait have the most scored goals in the first half (23) in Premier League
There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Premier League match only four days ago. That game was an away game at Khaitan, so at least Salmiyah are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!
These teams are so close in distance that this match is special, a derby with local pride the main prize.
Al Salmiyah form and stats
Al Salmiyah, who have the most scored goals (30) in Premier League, have played 6 Premier League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-2-1 (wins-draws-losses). Hopes of three in a row are alive for Salmiyah after consecutive victories at their own ground.
Goals are plentiful at Thamir Stadium in the league this season as Al Salmiyah has scored 17 goals here in 6 home games. Salmiyah have conceded 8 in these home matches.
Al Kuwait form and stats
Al Kuwait have an excellent away record in the Premier League so far with 4-1-1 from 6 games. Kuwait are enjoying a nice run from their away games now, having played seven in a row without losing.
Kuwait have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 13 goals from 6 away matches. Kuwait have conceded 7 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Salmiyah - Al Kuwait 3-2 played earlier this season. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: two - three - five (Salmiyah wins - draws - Al Kuwait wins). As for goals, seven matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), three had two or less.Al Salmiyah missing players
Al Kuwait missing players
| Al Salmiyah | Al Kuwait | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 10 | 22 |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 43 | 23 | 2 | Scored | S | 3 | 21 | 40 |
| 24 | 14 | 5 | Conceded | C | 3 | 14 | 26 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| 73% | 80% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 90% | 82% |
| 64% | 70% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 60% | 59% |
| 36% | 50% | 33% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 50% | 41% |
| 18% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 40% | 23% |
| 73% | 80% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 80% | 73% |
| 18% | 10% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 20% | 27% |
| 18% | 10% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 9% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.4 | 1.4 | 0.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6.6 | 6.4 | 5 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 7.7 | 11 | 10.6 |
| 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
| 62% | 62% | 29% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 50% | 47% | 38% |
- Al Kuwait have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Al Kuwait have scored in all their away matches so far.
- Al Kuwait have the most points from losing position (13) in Premier League
- Al Kuwait have the most scored goals in the first half (23) in Premier League
- Al Kuwait haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Al Salmiyah have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Al Salmiyah have the most scored goals (17) at home in Premier League
- Al Salmiyah have the most scored goals (30) in Premier League
- Al Salmiyah haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Al Nasar | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 21 | 32 |
| 2 | Al Qadsia | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 32 |
| 3 | Al Salmiyah | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 29 |
| 4 | Kazma | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 28 |
| 5 | Al Kuwait | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 24 |
| 6 | Al Arabi | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| 7 | Al Shabab | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 22 |
| 8 | Al Fahaheel | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
| 9 | Khaitan | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 16 | -10 | 18 |
| 10 | Al Sahel | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | -1 | 17 |
| 11 | Burgan | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | -3 | 17 |
| 12 | Al Jahra | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -7 | 11 |
| 13 | Yarmouk | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 22 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 15 | -14 | 8 |
| 14 | Al Tadhamon | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | -17 | 8 |
| 15 | Al Sulaibikhat | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 33 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -24 | 5 |