Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Al Arabi travel to face Al Salmiyah on Monday 23 February in the Premier League – the ball rolls at 19:30 WAT. In the table, Al Salmiyah are 4th, among the top four, on 13 points after 7 matches; Al Arabi are 6th (upper half) with 12. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Al Salmiyah 1.0 xG, Al Arabi 1.5 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Salmiyah 21%, draw 26%, Al Arabi 53%.
Lower-risk option: Al Arabi or draw (79%) at 1.13.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Al Salmiyah 1–1 Al Arabi. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Al Salmiyah21%fair 4.66 · @4.60
Draw26%fair 3.89 · @3.55
Al Arabi53%fair 1.89 · @1.69
2.52Expected goals
1.01Al Salmiyah xG
1.50Al Arabi xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–112%
1–29%
0–29%
1–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Al Salmiyah 1.0 – 1.5 Al Arabi expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Al Arabi to win✗
53%
1.89
1.69
Double chance
Al Arabi or draw✗
79%
1.27
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.71
1.73
Draw no bet
Al Arabi (draw no bet)✗
71%
1.41
–
Asian handicap
Al Salmiyah +1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
72%
1.38
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.94
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
89%
1.12
–
First team to score
Al Arabi to score first✗
55%
1.82
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.30
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Al Arabi / FT Al Arabi✗
29%
3.45
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.82
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Recent results
Al Salmiyah
No recent results on record.
Al Arabi – last 1
W
15 Feb
vs Al Sahel
2–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Al Salmiyah and Al Arabi.
What is the prediction for Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
On our numbers Al Salmiyah have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Al Arabi 53%.
How many goals will there be in Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
Our predicted score is Al Salmiyah 1–1 Al Arabi, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi (Premier League) kicks off on Monday 23 February 2026 at 19:30 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.