Al Salmiya vs Al Arabi: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Al Salmiyah prepare to host Al Arabi on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 19:30, this KUWAIT: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Al Salmiyah, currently 5th in the standings with 20 points from 13 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 8 points from 6 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Al Arabi, sitting 2nd with 24 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 13 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Al Salmiyah and Al Arabi have favored Al Arabi, with Al Arabi claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). In head-to-head clashes of late, Al Arabi have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Al Jahra, Al Salmiyah recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Al Arabi's last outing came against Kazma, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Al Salmiyah are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Al Salmiyah and Al Arabi are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Al Salmiyah's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Al Arabi's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

ScoresFeed.com is covering Al Salmiyah vs Al Arabi in real time, providing live score of the match, team line-ups, full match stats, and live match commentary.