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- Al Salmiyah have the most scored goals (30) in Premier League
- Khaitan have the most conceded goals in the first half (25) in Premier League
It's no vacation for neither Salmiyah nor Khaitan as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
These teams are located so close to each other that their supporters eat in the same restaurants, hang out at the same night clubs and give birth at the same hospitals. This means added importance to the game and a vibrant atmosphere.
Al Salmiyah form and stats
When playing at home in the Premier League, Al Salmiyah, who have the most scored goals (30) in Premier League, have managed 3 wins, 2 draws and suffered 1 defeat from 6 games.
Salmiyah are returning here after visiting Al Sahel in a Premier League game and winning with a 5-3 scoreline. Preceding that match was a defeat to Al Arabi SC (2-3).
A goal frenzy last time out for Al Salmiyah, with a total of 8 goals in the match against Al Sahel. Fun stuff to watch!
There will be little rest for Salmiyah after this match as they are travelling to Al Kuwait for a Premier League game in only three days.
Goals are plentiful at Thamir Stadium in the league this season as Salmiyah has scored 17 goals here in 6 home games. Salmiyah have conceded 8 in these home matches.
Khaitan form and stats
3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. That’s the product of Khaitan playing as the away team in the Premier League this season.
Khaitan go into this game after a win, the home game against Al Nasar that ended 4-2. Preceding that, the 1-2 home loss versus Al Qadsia.
As you can tell from the result, the match against Al Nasar was as crazy as a clown in a village circus. Great fun for the neutral supporter with 6 goals, will the fun continue today?
A quick return to home after this game, as Khaitan are hosting Al Arabi SC in the Premier League only three days away.
The travelling fans enjoy Khaitan's attacking play in away games, having scored 12 goals in 7 league matches away. Khaitan have conceded 16 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Khaitan - Salmiyah 1-4 played earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Al Salmiyah won six games, three matches ended with a draw and Khaitan has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / fiveAl Salmiyah missing players
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| Al Salmiyah | Khaitan | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 14 | 4 | Played | P | 4 | 14 | 30 |
| 14 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 2 | 6 | 16 |
| 54 | 26 | 7 | Scored | S | 1 | 18 | 33 |
| 37 | 21 | 6 | Conceded | C | 10 | 30 | 64 |
| 87% | 93% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 93% | 93% |
| 70% | 71% | 75% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 93% | 87% |
| 63% | 64% | 75% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 79% | 63% |
| 37% | 50% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 50% | 43% |
| 20% | 21% | 25% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 21% | 27% |
| 70% | 71% | 75% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 57% | 57% |
| 20% | 14% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 14% | 17% |
| 23% | 21% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 75% | 36% | 33% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.4 | 2 | 2.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 1.9 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 6.7 | 6.8 | 11.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8 | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| 3 | 3.2 | 4.7 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| 46% | 42% | 43% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 10% | 34% | 35% |
- Al Salmiyah have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Al Salmiyah have the most matches over the total-line (17) in Premier League
- Al Salmiyah have the most points from losing position (16) in Premier League
- Al Salmiyah have the most scored goals (17) at home in Premier League
- Al Salmiyah have the most scored goals (30) in Premier League
- Khaitan have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Khaitan have the most conceded goals in the first half (25) in Premier League
- Khaitan have the most conceded goals in the second half (37) in Premier League
| 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 SC | 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 |