Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 25 June the Premier League brings Al Salmiyah against Al Arabi. Kick-off: 19:45 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.
Current form
Al Salmiyah, last 5: WDLDW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Al Fahaheel, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Al Arabi, last 5: LWWDW Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Al Kuwait, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Head to head
When they last met (23 Feb 2026) it ended Al Salmiyah 1–0 Al Arabi.
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 47%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Al Salmiyah 23%, draw 26%, Al Arabi 50%.
Lower-risk option: Al Arabi or draw (77%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Al Arabi or draw (77%, odds 1.25). 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 Salmiyah23%fair 4.26 · @3.75
Draw26%fair 3.82 · @3.40
Al Arabi50%fair 1.99 · @1.88
2.52Expected goals
1.05Al Salmiyah xG
1.47Al Arabi xG
57%Both score
47%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.
What is the prediction for Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
Our pick is Al Arabi or draw with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
On our numbers Al Salmiyah have a 23% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Al Arabi 50%.
How many goals will there be in Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 47% likely and both teams score 57% 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 Thursday 25 June 2026 at 19:45 (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.
