Abha vs Al-Hazm Predictions
Pro League · Saudi-Arabia
Abha
Full Time
1 - 2
AI predicted 0 - 1
Al-Hazm
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Match Result
7.3/10Al-Hazm Strike Early to Edge Abha in Pro League Opener
Al-Hazm made a statement on the opening day of the Saudi Pro League season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at Abha. The visitors stunned the home crowd at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium with a goal inside three minutes, setting the tone for a first half in which they absorbed pressure and struck again before the break. Abha, despite dominating possession with 63% and firing 10 shots (six on target), could only muster a single goal in response after the hour mark. The match was a tale of contrasting approaches: Abha controlled the ball and territory, but Al-Hazm’s compact 4-1-4-1 formation proved difficult to break down. The hosts’ late surge, sparked by a 63rd-minute goal, was not enough as Al-Hazm held firm, aided by disciplined defending and a strong performance from goalkeeper Ibrahim Zaied. Both sides finished with a flurry of cards in a contest that never lacked intensity.
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CLOSE BUT NO CIGARPredicted
0 - 1
Actual
1 - 2
💰 Bet Results0/3 hit
Key Moments
3' — Goal
Afimico Pululu puts Al-Hazm ahead with a swift finish, catching Abha cold.
40' — Goal
Al-Hazm double their lead, capitalizing on another defensive lapse from Abha.
63' — Goal
Alimami Gory pulls one back for Abha, sparking hopes of a comeback.
Second Half' — Yellow Cards
Both teams collect multiple bookings as the match grows increasingly tense.
Abha
Abha started sluggishly, conceding early, but gradually grew into the match, dictating play with 63% possession and creating more chances than their opponents. Their 4-3-3 setup allowed them to stretch the game, but a lack of clinical finishing and a leaky defense in the first half proved costly. The midfield trio, led by Loreintz Rosier, worked tirelessly to regain control after the early setback, and the team rallied in the second half, finally breaking through in the 63rd minute. However, despite sustained pressure and six shots on target, they could not find an equalizer. Defensively, lapses in concentration at key moments undermined their efforts. The hosts also picked up two yellow cards in their attempts to disrupt Al-Hazm’s counterattacks, highlighting a certain desperation as the clock ticked down.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Al-Hazm
Al-Hazm executed their game plan to perfection, striking early and defending resolutely for much of the match. Their 4-1-4-1 formation allowed them to remain compact, frustrate Abha’s attackers, and spring forward on the break. With just 37% possession and only three shots on target, they made their moments count, scoring twice in the first half to seize control. The back line, marshaled by Mory Konate and Abdurahman Al-Dakheel, was disciplined, while goalkeeper Ibrahim Zaied made several crucial saves. Al-Hazm’s midfielders worked tirelessly to disrupt Abha’s rhythm, though the team did pick up three yellow cards as they battled to preserve their lead in a tense second half.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Abha lined up in a 4-3-3, seeking to control the midfield and stretch play across the flanks. Their dominance in possession (63%) and five corners reflected a proactive approach, but they struggled to penetrate Al-Hazm’s deep-lying 4-1-4-1 block, especially in the first half. The hosts’ full-backs pushed high, but this left them vulnerable to Al-Hazm’s quick transitions. Al-Hazm’s tactical discipline was evident as they sat deep, protected by Bonheur Mugisha screening the back four, and looked to exploit spaces left by Abha’s attacking intent. Their early goal allowed them to remain compact and absorb pressure, while their midfielders pressed aggressively, resulting in a higher foul count (16). Substitutions were used to shore up the midfield and defense as Abha pressed for an equalizer.
Turning Point
Al-Hazm's second goal in the 40th minute, giving them a crucial cushion before halftime and forcing Abha to chase the game.
Man of the Match
Ibrahim Zaied
Produced several vital saves to preserve Al-Hazm’s lead, especially during Abha’s late onslaught.
Abha vs Al-Hazm: Match Preview
Both Abha and Al-Hazm enter this Pro League opener with question marks over their attacking output and momentum. Abha are winless in their last five, suffering four defeats and scoring just twice, including a goalless draw in their most recent friendly. Al-Hazm, by contrast, have shown a touch more resilience, picking up a 2-0 win over Al Taawon to close last season but still averaging just one goal per game across their last five competitive fixtures. With no points on the board for either side, early season caution is likely.
The statistical matchup is defined by blunt attacks and moderate defensive frailty. Abha's last five show a concerning 0.4 goals scored per game and three matches without finding the net. Al-Hazm's shot production is notably higher (13.2 shots, 4.4 on target per game), but their conversion rate remains modest. The H2H record tilts towards Al-Hazm, who have won four of the last eight meetings and scored at least twice in half of those, but recent encounters in Abha have ended level (1-1). The last five combined matches for these sides have produced under 2.5 goals in three cases, and both teams to score has landed only twice each.
Given these patterns, the model expects a low-scoring contest with long stretches of stalemate. Al-Hazm's superior shot volume and marginally better recent form give them a slight edge, but Abha's home advantage and the frequency of draws in this fixture keep the probabilities close. The likeliest outcomes are a narrow away win or a 0-0/1-1 draw, with under 2.5 goals a strong statistical play.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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BTTS: Yes
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Abha vs Al-Hazm Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Abha vs Al-Hazm that most previews miss.
- 1Abha have failed to score in three of their last five matches, averaging just 0.4 goals per game.
- 2Al-Hazm's last five matches have averaged 13.2 shots and 4.4 shots on target per game, more than triple Abha's output.
- 3The last two meetings at Abha's ground have both finished 1-1, with draws occurring in 25% of the last eight H2H.
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Where the Model Sees Value: Abha vs Al-Hazm(3)
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Match Result: Draw
The model gives a 38% probability to the draw, the highest of the three outcomes, reflecting both teams' low scoring rates and the high incidence of draws in recent H2H meetings (two 1-1s in the last four).
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Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Both sides have shown limited attacking output recently (Abha 0.4 goals scored, Al-Hazm 1.0) and 70% probability is assigned to under 2.5 goals, with three of the last five combined matches for these teams finishing under.
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BTTS: No
Abha have failed to score in three of their last five, and only two of Al-Hazm's last five have seen both teams score; the model rates 'No' at 72%.
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The Case For This Abha vs Al-Hazm Prediction
Statistically, this fixture profiles as a low-event, low-scoring contest between two sides with limited recent attacking output. Abha's last five matches have yielded just two goals for and ten against, while Al-Hazm average only a single goal scored per game in the same span. The most likely outcome is a narrow away win or a draw, with under 2.5 goals favoured by the underlying rates.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Al-Hazm have outshot Abha significantly (13.2 shots, 4.4 on target per game over last five).
Defence
- →Abha average just 0.4 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game over their last five matches.
Match Context
- →Head-to-head has produced two draws and four Al-Hazm wins in the last eight meetings.
🚩 Abha vs Al-Hazm Corners Prediction
low confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 5 corners for Abha and 4.5 for Al-Hazm, for an expected total of 9.5. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (52%). Over 8.5: 61% · Over 10.5: 35%.
How Abha and Al-Hazm Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Abha vs Al-Hazm Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
Abhalast 5 matchesOccasional threat
Occasional threat
Al-Hazmlast 5 matchesRegular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Abha arrive off a five-match winless run, including four defeats and a single goalless draw, with just two goals scored across that stretch. Al-Hazm's form is steadier, with one win, two draws, and two losses in their last five, but their attack has only managed a single goal per game. Both sides lack momentum, but Abha's attacking output is particularly concerning.
Abha vs Al-Hazm — Last 1 Matches
What History Says: Abha vs Al-Hazm
Al-Hazm have the upper hand in recent head-to-heads, winning four of the last eight, while Abha have managed just two victories. Draws have featured in two of the last four meetings, both finishing 1-1 at Abha's ground. Al-Hazm have scored at least twice in four of the last six encounters, but the last two in Abha have been tightly contested.
Abha vs Al-Hazm Head-to-Head History
Last 9 meetings between these sides
2
Abha wins
2
Draws
5
Al-Hazm wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Abha vs Al-Hazm
With no bookmaker odds available, value assessment is model-only. The model's strongest stance is on under 2.5 goals (70% probability), suggesting a low-scoring contest is more likely than the market might typically price for a Saudi Pro League opener. Draw and 'BTTS: No' are also rated higher than average, reflecting the underlying scoring rates and H2H trends.
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Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams Score
Best Value Markets Found by the Model
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Things to Watch: Abha vs Al-Hazm
- ⚠️No current season data for either team; all rates based on last five matches and H2H.
- ⚠️Recent Abha matches include friendlies, which may not reflect competitive intensity.
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value assessment is model-only.
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Final Verdict
Abha 0–1 Al-HazmThe model projects a 1-0 win for Al-Hazm, driven by their superior shot production and Abha's chronic scoring issues (0.4 goals per game over the last five). The main risk is that both sides' lack of cutting edge leads to another goalless or 1-1 draw, as seen in the recent H2H at this venue.
Abha vs Al-Hazm: Common Questions
Who will win Abha vs Al-Hazm?
Al-Hazm are marginal favourites with a 39% win probability, but the draw is nearly as likely at 38%. Abha's win chance is just 23%, reflecting their poor recent form and low scoring rates.
Will both teams score in Abha vs Al-Hazm?
Both teams to score is rated at just 28%, with 'No' the clear favourite (72%). Abha have failed to score in three of their last five, and recent H2H meetings have often seen only one side on the scoresheet.
Is under 2.5 goals likely in Abha vs Al-Hazm?
Yes, under 2.5 goals is the most probable outcome at 70%. Both teams have struggled in attack recently, and three of their last five combined matches have finished with two goals or fewer.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Abha vs Al-Hazm: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 6 August 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.