– Oman Sultan Cup Quarterfinal Return Match

Today’s match between Al-Seeb and Saham has all the ingredients of an exciting battle in Omani football.

These two teams have met several times over the past year in both the Oman Professional League and Sultan Cup, and the trend is clear: Al-Seeb have had the upper hand more often than not.

Saham, meanwhile, have shown resilience and ability to score goals, but they’ll likely need their A-game to turn the derby around today.

This fixture kicks off at the Sohar Sports Complex, and with cup progress on the line, expect both sides to bring energy, tactical intent, and a willingness to press hard for advantage early on.

Al-Seeb currently sit at the top of the Oman Professional League standings, while Saham are further down, making this clash one that also highlights the gap in consistency between the two sides this season.

In their recent history, Al-Seeb have been the dominant team in head-to-head meetings. They secured a 5-1 league win back in December 2025, and more recently claimed a 3-2 victory in the first leg of this Sultan Cup tie on January 2, 2026.

Those results reflect Al-Seeb’s attacking quality and fitness levels, as well as their ability to execute under pressure.

Saham will certainly take confidence from scoring twice in that cup match, but if they want to advance, they’ll have to tighten up defensively and find a way to contain Al-Seeb’s forward thrusts. 1

Team News & Current Form

Al-Seeb – Strong Squad and Momentum on Their Side

Al-Seeb head into today’s game in excellent form, riding a wave of positive results across competitions. In their most recent league campaigns, they’ve been near the top of the standings, boasting a high goals-per-match average and strong defensive numbers.

Overall stats for the season show that Al-Seeb score around 2.00 goals per game with a welcoming defensive record — they tend not to concede much and control possession well.

Their recent form includes a run of wins, a testament to consistency and squad depth. Across their last six matches, Al-Seeb have scored 14 goals and claimed five victories, showing they can find the back of the net regularly and sustain pressure over ninety minutes.

This attacking threat comes from both stars and role players stepping up, making them a tough opponent for any cup tie. At home, they’ve shown they can switch gears between careful buildup and aggressive finishing when needed.

Saham – Resilient but Need Bigger Moments

Saham’s season has been more irregular — they score, they fight, and they often keep matches competitive, but they lack the consistency shown by Al-Seeb. Saham average around 1.44 goals per game, which is respectable, and they’ve been able to produce goals in tough fixtures. However, their defensive numbers tell a story of vulnerability: they concede more in key moments, especially against top teams. 3

In their last six matches, Saham have netted 11 goals with four wins, indicating they are capable of putting together positive results. However, they’re not as secure at the back as they’d like — in the same stretch, they have allowed several goals that have tilted tight matches away from them late. A strong start today will be crucial if they hope to overturn the first-leg deficit and advance in the Sultan Cup.

Head-to-Head Insights & Key Stats

Looking at the recent history between these two sides, Al-Seeb have generally had Saham’s number. In their last 5–6 meetings across league and cup competitions, Al-Seeb have won most of the contests, with Saham managing only occasional goals and not many victories. The most recent meetings were:

Al-Seeb 3–2 Saham (Sultan Cup Quarterfinal, Jan. 2, 2026) Al-Seeb 5–1 Saham (Oman Professional League, Dec. 14, 2025) Previous league meetings also tend to favor Al-Seeb
This recent dominance highlights Al-Seeb’s tactical control in these fixtures — they score early, maintain possession well, and rarely allow Saham to settle into rhythm for a full 90 minutes. 4

From a statistical standpoint, Al-Seeb average about 2.00 goals per match, with a high percentage of matches going over 1.5 goals, suggesting they push for early advantage and keep attacking throughout. Saham’s goal average is lower, but they do find the net frequently enough to make matches interesting, with a good portion of games seeing both teams score (BTTS).

Saham’s tactical approach today will likely involve staying compact, waiting for turnovers, and breaking quickly. Against Al-Seeb’s control style, hitting on the counter could be their best bet.

Prediction & Scoreline Outlook

All indicators — from head-to-head record to recent form and the first-leg result — suggest that Al-Seeb hold the upper hand in this tie. They’ve consistently shown better control in big games, scored more goals, and kept Saham’s offense contained more often than not.

However, this is football, and Saham’s ability to find goals makes a straightforward prediction unlikely. Expect a competitive match where Al-Seeb push early to secure their aggregate advantage, and Saham try to stay in the contest through quick transitions and set-piece threat.

Predicted Score: Al-Seeb 3–1 Saham