There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Saham leading Muscat by 8 points.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
This is a match between teams from the same area, a local derby. The community is buzzing.
Saham form and stats
15 points is a decent return from 7 Professional League games here at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex for Saham. The data says 5 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses.
The Saham fans got no joy from their last match, a Professional League game also here at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex: A 0-1 defeat against Al Seeb (placed 1st). A strong away win before that one, visiting Dhofar and winning 1-0.
The Saham fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 12 goals in 7 league matches. Saham's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 7 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Muscat form and stats
There's been little loot from Muscat's travels as they have only collected 5 points from 6 away games in the Professional League. Muscat only have 1 win to counter their 3 defeats and 2 draws.
The supporters enjoyed Muscat's previous game versus Oman Club (placed 12th), a Professional League 2-0 win played at home. A 0-2 defeat away at Al Seeb before that.
Muscat find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 6 goals from 6 away fixtures in the league. Muscat have conceded 9 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Muscat - Saham 1-3 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Last ten meetings between the teams: Saham won 4, Muscat won 4 and 2 draws. 6 games with over 2,5 goals, 4 matches with two goals or less.Saham missing players
Muscat missing players
| Saham | Muscat | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 7 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 13 |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 18 | 12 | 4 | Scored | S | 1 | 6 | 15 |
| 16 | 7 | 2 | Conceded | C | 3 | 9 | 17 |
| 92% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 62% | 57% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 77% |
| 46% | 57% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 38% |
| 31% | 29% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| 23% | 29% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 54% | 57% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 67% | 54% |
| 31% | 29% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| 23% | 14% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 17% | 23% |
| 4 | 2.9 | 1.5 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| 5.8 | 6.6 | 5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| 2.2 | 2.1 | 0.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2 | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 74 | 30 | 2 | Total Shots | T S | 4 | 18 | 95 |
| 33 | 16 | 2 | Shots on Target | S O | 1 | 4 | 25 |
| 55% | 75% | 200% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 100% | 125% | 56% |
- Muscat have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Muscat have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Muscat have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Muscat haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Saham has the fewest conceded goals in the first half (1)
- Saham have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won at home.
- Saham have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Saham have won significantly less corners at home than away.
- Saham 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 Seeb | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 30 |
| 2 | Dhofar | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 27 |
| 3 | Saham | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 23 |
| 4 | Sohar | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 | Al-Nahda | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 21 |
| 6 | Al-Rustaq | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
| 7 | Al Nasr | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 19 |
| 8 | Bahla | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 18 |
| 9 | Fanja | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -4 | 16 |
| 10 | Muscat | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 15 |
| 11 | Al Suwaiq | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | -4 | 14 |
| 12 | Oman Club | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -7 | 14 |
| 13 | Al Oruba | 13 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 13 | -9 | 6 |
| 14 | Mrbat | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | -16 | 4 |