Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Abha (1st, 80 pts) held a 37-point advantage over Al Bukayriyah (10th, 43 pts). Recent form told a different story for Abha: only 9th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st. Against a league average of 1.48 goals per team per game, Al Bukayriyah ran at 1.06 scored and 1.41 conceded, Abha at 1.94 and 0.94.
A win had eluded Al Bukayriyah for 9 matches. 15 matches unbeaten backed Abha's arrival, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Over the last five, Al Bukayriyah had taken 1 of 15 points to Abha's 11.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Al Bukayriyah have 1 win to Abha's 2, with 1 draw, at 2.25 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 0% of the meetings went to the host.
The venue was Al-Bukiryah Club Stadium, with room for 3,000 spectators. Abha led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Al Bukayriyah: Ousmane Pato (86') · Abha: Nasser Al-Daajani (15'), Sylla Sow (27')
Key stats
Possession: Al Bukayriyah 50% · Abha 50% · Total shots: 13-10 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 1-1