Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Hottin (11th, 31 pts) held a 16-point advantage over Nawaeir (13th, 15 pts). The last five rounds placed Hottin 5th in the league for form — higher than their 11th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.17 goals per team per game, Nawaeir ran at 0.84 scored and 1.72 conceded, Hottin at 1.24 and 1.32.
Nawaeir had been beaten in three straight games. Hottin had been beaten in five straight games.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Nawaeir have 2 wins to Hottin's 1, with 1 draw, at 2.75 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host.
The match was played at Al Baladi Stadium (capacity 13,000). Hottin led 2-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-2.
Goal scorers
Hottin: Mohammad Qalfat (9'), Muthana Arqawi (39')
Key stats
Possession: Nawaeir 54% · Hottin 46% · Total shots: 9-7 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 8-0