FT · Saudi Arabia: Saudi Pro League · Tuesday, 08 September 2026

Al Qadsiah 3–2 Al AhliMatch recap & Bawler model verdict · Tuesday, 08 September 2026

Al Qadsiah
3–2
Al Qadsiah win
Al Ahli
> 🧠 Model verdict
✓ Model called it

Pre-match, Bawler had Al Qadsiah at 39%, draw at 26%, Al Ahli at 35%. The match ended 3-2 — confirming the model's lean toward Al Qadsiah.

> Pre-match probability vs result
Qadsiah win
39%
Actual ✓
Draw
26%
Ahli win
35%
> Expected vs actual goals
Model expected (xG)
1.51 – 1.41
Total 2.92
Actual
3 – 2
Total 5 (+2.1 vs xG)

Match overperformed xG by 2.1 goals. Above-expectation scoring — could be finishing, set-piece luck, or genuine attacking quality the model under-rated.

> 🧾 What the model called · and how it landed
High confidence
Over 1.5 Goals
Pre-match: 79%
✓ Won
Outside shot
Draw
Pre-match: 26%
✗ Lost
> What we said pre-match
"Over 1.5 Goals projects at 79% because both sides combine for 2.92 expected goals with Al Qadsiah's narrow 1.51 xG edge creating an open, competitive fixture."

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