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Al-Kawkab

WWLDW
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Najran

WWLDL
51%P(1)17%P(X)33%P(2)
λ home
1.73
λ away
1.32
Σλ total
3.04
P(over 2.5)
55%
P(BTTS)
52%
Modal score
1–1 10.8%

Al-Kawkab vs Najran prediction & xG model: Over 2.5 goals

Model sheet

How the numbers for Al-Kawkab v Najran are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Not enough history for team ratings – the goal estimate uses the statistical feed and the market line only.

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Statistical xG feed3.3845%
Over/under 2.5 price2.7655%
Blended total λ3.04100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.73, λaway = 1.32

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Al-Kawkab λ = 1.73
017.8%
130.7%
226.5%
315.2%
46.6%
5+3.1%
Najran λ = 1.32
026.8%
135.3%
223.3%
310.2%
43.4%
5+1.1%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Al- \ Naj012345+
04.86.34.11.80.6·
18.2117.13.11.0·
27.19.46.22.70.9·
34.15.43.51.60.5·
41.82.31.50.7··
5+0.81.10.7···
Σ home-win cells
47.0%
Σ draw cells
23.6%
Σ away-win cells
29.4%
Most probable score
1–1 · 10.8%
4

Blending with the market

With no ratings for these teams, the statistical feed is blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Al-Kawkab–47.0%55.4%50.5%
X Draw–11.0%24.4%16.6%
2 Najran–42.0%20.3%32.9%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.122 → 12.2% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Al-Kawkab50.5%1.981.6162.1%-18.7%
X · Draw16.6%6.023.6627.3%-39.2%
2 · Najran32.9%3.044.4022.7%+44.6%
Double chance
1X67.1%1.491.1289.3%-24.8%
X249.5%2.022.0050.0%-1.0%
1283.4%1.201.1884.7%-1.6%
Draw no bet
DNB Al-Kawkab60.6%1.65–––
DNB Najran39.4%2.54–––
Goal lines
Over 1.578.1%1.281.2083.3%-6.3%
Under 1.521.9%4.563.6827.2%-19.3%
Over 2.5 pick55.4%1.801.7656.8%-2.5%
Under 2.544.6%2.241.9252.1%-14.4%
Over 3.533.8%2.962.8834.7%-2.5%
Under 3.566.2%1.511.3275.8%-12.7%
Both teams to score
BTTS yes51.6%1.941.7357.8%-10.7%
BTTS no48.4%2.071.9252.1%-7.1%
Half-time
HT 135.9%2.78–––
HT X39.1%2.56–––
HT 225.0%4.00–––
6

The selection

Model pickOver 2.5 goals
Probability55.4%
Fair odds1.80
Best odds1.76
EV per unit-2.5%

EV = 0.554 × 1.76 − 1 = -0.025 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricAl-KawkabNajran
SequenceWDLWWDLDLWWL
Matches66
W-D-L3-2-12-1-3
Points per match1.831.17
Goals for / match2.171.00
Goals against / match1.831.50
Over 2.5100%33%
BTTS100%50%
Clean sheets0%0%
Failed to score0%50%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

Al-Kawkab ahead at 51%, against 33% for Najran and 17% for the draw. Standings: Al-Kawkab 6th on 10, Najran 27th on 4.

Form

Al-Kawkab, last six: W D L W W D – three wins in total. Latest: 3–1 away at Jubbah. 2.2 goals a match in that spell. No shut-outs in that run.

Sequence for Najran: L D L W W L, so two victories in six. Latest: 0–1 at home to Al Najoom. Per match: 1.0 scored, 1.5 conceded. No shut-outs in that run.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Al-Kawkab 1.73 · Najran 1.32 · total 3.04. Goals expected – 55% for over 2.5 and 52% for both teams to score.

Model selection

Model selection: Over 2.5 goals, probability 55%, odds 1.76 v fair 1.80. Most probable score: Al-Kawkab 2–1 Najran. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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No previous meeting in our data.

Division 2 table

League page →
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Al Sharq6420+1114
2Al Sahel7412+413
3Al-Wajj7331+312
4Al Qalah5320+711
5Al Arabi SC6321+311
6Al-Kawkab5311+210
7Baish5311+210
8Al Safa6312-210
9Al-Ain4301+69
10Al Qwarah7223+28
11Al Entesar6222+18
12Arar6222-18
13Al Taraji6222-38
14Al Nairyah5212+17
15Al Rawdhah5212+17
16Al Shoalah521207
17Al-Washm5212-27
18Al Najoom6213-27
19Al Loa5212-47
20Jerash3201+46
21Al Hada5131+16
22Al Gottah6132-16
23Al Rayan6132-16
24Qilwah512205
25Al Jubail6051-15
26Afif7124-55
27Najran4112-24
28Al Qous6042-64
29Al Baten5032-53
30Jubbah6033-63
31Mudhar Club4022-32
32Hetten FC2002-40

Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Al-Kawkab vs Najran?

The Model pick is Over 2.5 goals with a model probability of 55, priced around 1.76 by the bookmakers.

What are the Al-Kawkab v Najran probabilities?

Al-Kawkab win 51%, draw 17%, Najran win 33%.

What is the most probable score for Al-Kawkab vs Najran?

Al-Kawkab 2–1 Najran is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Al-Kawkab vs Najran?

Al-Kawkab 1.73, Najran 1.32 – over 2.5 at 55%, BTTS at 52%.

What time is Al-Kawkab vs Najran?

Sunday 15 November 2026, 13:05 WAT – Division 2.