West Bank League 1st Division: Shabab Al Khaleel - Jabal Al Mukaber pre-match thoughts and the hard facts

Shabab Al Khaleel and Jabal Al Mukaber should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.

Shabab Al Khaleel form and stats

The home supporters can't complain about results here at Dora International Stadium as Shabab Al Khaleel have scored 16 goals to get 18 points from 8 games. The overall stats in the West Bank League 1st Division are 5-3-0 (wins-draws-losses). Two home wins in a row for Shabab Al Khaleel bring valid hopes of a third.

The Khaleel goalkeeper is looking to record 90 more "clean sheet" minutes as his team have now played 180 minutes without conceding a goal in the West Bank League 1st Division.

Shabab Al Khaleel are returning here after visiting Shabab Alsamu and winning with a 1-0 scoreline.

Ahead of that match, Khaleel won a home game hosting Thagafi Tulkarm (2-0).

This is expected to be a close game, with Shabab Al Khaleel perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Shabab Al Khaleel as a small favourite), we find 4 games. Shabab Al Khaleel has won 3 of these, drawn 0 and lost 1.

It should be taken into account that a peek at the 10 latest league matches reveals that 8 of them qualified as a both teams to score: NO result (only one or none of the sides scored).

Shabab Al Khaleel have only conceded 4 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Jabal Al Mukaber form and stats

Jabal Al Mukaber's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Jabal Al Mukaber collect 20 points from their 9 away matches in the West Bank League 1st Division. 6 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 1 defeat). In general it has been a productive period now for Mukaber as they haven't lost any of their last 15 games.

Jabal Al Mukaber have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper. It's been 296 minutes since they last conceded in West Bank League 1st Division.

Two trips in a row for Jabal Al Mukaber, whose manager could celebrate last time after the win against Markez Balata. As mentioned above, Jabal Al Mukaber was the only team on the pitch versus Markez Balata in their previous game, winning 4-0. This could be a tougher task.

A home win before that, celebrating 1-0 vs Islami Kalkelea.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Mukaber playing away and similar expectations, we found 4 relevant matches. Results were 1 Jabal Al Mukaber win, 1 draw and 2 defeats.

Jabal Al Mukaber have scored more than twice on average per away game (in the league), an impressive attacking display. They have 21 goals from 9 away matches. It's not easy to score on Mukaber as they have only conceded 5 goals from these away games.

Head 2 Head

The former head-to-head meeting ended Jabal Al Mukaber - Shabab Al Khaleel 2-1, played this season. H2H stats regardless of arena (last ten matches): Shabab Al Khaleel three wins, four draws and Jabal Al Mukaber three victories. As for goals, four matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), six games had two or less.

Shabab Al Khaleel missing players

Jabal Al Mukaber missing players