Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej Prediction and Stats | Saudi Pro League Gameweek 13
Saudi Pro League · Friday 27 November 2026 · 12:15 UTC · Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazm Club Stadium) (Ar-Rass (Rass)), Rass · updated 2026-11-14
Al Kholood welcome Al Khaleej to Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazm Club Stadium) (Ar-Rass (Rass)) in Rass in Saudi Pro League Gameweek 13 action on Friday 27 November 2026, kick-off 12:15 UTC.
Al Kholood have played 11 matches in Saudi Pro League this season, scoring 1.6 and conceding 2.4 goals a game and winning 27% of them. At home they average 1.6 goals scored and 2.4 conceded over 5 matches, with a 100% win rate. Al Khaleej have played 12 matches in Saudi Pro League this season, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.6 goals a game and winning 25% of them. Away from home they average 1.0 goals scored and 1.8 conceded over 6 matches, with a 33% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Al Kholood are narrow favourites at 46%, with the draw at 24% and Al Khaleej at 30%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Al Kholood 1.82, Al Khaleej 1.43.
- Over 2.5 goals: 63% · both teams to score: 64%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (11 and 12 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model.
Al Kholood: form and key numbers
In style Al Kholood play long and direct, cross a lot, take players on.
- Expected goals: 1.92 a match created, 1.94 conceded (goals minus xG: -4.1).
- Shots: 12.6 a match, 4.4 on target.
- Possession: 47.5% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 73% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.4 a match.
- Discipline: 2.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.75.
Al Khaleej: form and key numbers
In style Al Khaleej play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 1.05 a match created, 1.42 conceded (goals minus xG: +1.4).
- Shots: 9.8 a match, 3.3 on target.
- Possession: 48.7% on average.
- Clean sheets: 33% of matches (25% away).
- Both teams scored in 58% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.3 a match.
- Discipline: 1.8 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.70.
Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej: season averages side by side
| Al Kholood | Per match this season | Al Khaleej |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Matches | 12 |
| 1.6 | Goals scored | 1.2 |
| 2.4 | Goals conceded | 1.6 |
| 1.92 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.05 |
| 1.94 | xG conceded | 1.42 |
| 12.6 | Shots | 9.8 |
| 4.4 | On target | 3.3 |
| 47.5 | Possession % | 48.7 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 33% |
| 73% | Both teams scored % | 58% |
| 4.4 | Corners | 4.3 |
| 2.0 | Yellow cards | 1.8 |
| 6.75 | Average rating | 6.70 |
Players to watch
Al Kholood
- Julien Domingues CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 19 · Takes high-quality shots, Accurate shooter (top 1% of his position)
- Seydouba Cissé CMF · Box-to-box midfielder · Moneyball Score 16 · Secure passer, Press-resistant (top 18% of his position)
Al Khaleej
- Angelo Fulgini AMF · Creator · Moneyball Score 25 · Big-chance creator, Creator (top 15% of his position)
- Marwan Al-Haidari GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 17 · Dominant in the air, Secure passer (top 39% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: John Buckley
John Buckley, 27 · Al Kholood · CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 21
John Buckley, 27, plays as a central midfielder for Al Kholood in the Saudi Pro League. Strongest for his role in key passes and expected assists (est.). Weakest in passes. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every central midfielder in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average central midfielder, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- CM · Central midfielder Natural, 21
- DM · Defensive midfielder Natural, 18
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Key passes | 3.07 / 90 | 80% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.29 / 90 | 71% |
| Pass accuracy | 86% | 49% |
| Interceptions | 1.84 / 90 | 46% |
| Long balls | 3.17 / 90 | 45% |
Roles he suits
- ★★½ Playmaker Central midfielder
- ★½ Ball-winning midfielder Central midfielder
- ★½ Anchor Defensive midfielder
Scout's notes: Chance creator.
- What John Buckley is worth on the market, and the most a club should pay
- How many league points he would add to your club (Win-Rate Impact)
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Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej prediction
Al Khaleej should have more of the ball; Al Kholood work the ball wide and cross; Al Khaleej go long and direct. Moneyball's model expects about 3.3 goals - 1.82 for Al Kholood and 1.43 for Al Khaleej - with over 2.5 goals at 63% and both teams scoring at 64%. Al Kholood have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Al Kholood 2-1 Al Khaleej
Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej: what the numbers say
- 1. Al Kholood unbeaten (win or draw) 70% between them
- 2. 3 or more goals 63% by the model, 3.26 goals expected
- 3. Both teams to score: yes 64% by the model
- 4. 4 or more cards the two sides average 4.8 cards a match between them
- 5. 9 or more corners 8.7 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.
The full analysis
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Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej: questions and answers
When is Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej?
Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej is on Friday 27 November 2026, kick-off 12:15 UTC, in Saudi Pro League Gameweek 13.
Where is Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej played?
At Ar-Rass Stadium (Al Hazm Club Stadium) (Ar-Rass (Rass)), Rass, Al Kholood's home ground.
Who will win Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej?
Al Kholood are the favourites: Al Kholood 46%, draw 24%, Al Khaleej 30%. Our prediction is Al Kholood 2-1 Al Khaleej.
Who is the player to watch in Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej?
John Buckley of Al Kholood: a playmaker with a Moneyball Score of 21 against every central midfielder in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Al Kholood vs Al Khaleej?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 63%.
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