The team from Jeddah finished only fifth domestically last season, but managed to win the AFC Champions League. This year, they had a decent start in the continental tournament, even crushing Al-Shorta 5-0. However, in the domestic league, they are once again outside the top three. They even lost to Al-Fateh, but then managed a 2-0 win over Al-Fayha.
Ronaldo and company have continuously come up short in securing trophies. Last season, they finished only third in the final standings. But now, under Jorge Jesus, they have managed to show a perfect result at the start. Only Al-Ettifaq managed to draw 2-2 against them. Additionally, they have performed well in the AFC Champions League, with a 5-1 win over Al-Zawraa. However, they lost to Al-Ittihad in the cup back in October.
Jaissle’s team averages 1.36 goals scored per match, conceding half as many — 0.73. The leader’s statistics are impressive: 3.18 goals scored and 0.64 conceded per match.
Al-Ahli have won five of their last eight matches
45% of Al-Ahli’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.09
Al-Nassr have failed to win in only their second match of the season across all competitions
55% of Al-Nassr’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.82.
Al-Ahli (probable lineup): Mendy – Bakor, Roger, Demiral, Madjrashi – Galeno, Atangana Edoa, Al-Juhani, Kessié, Mahrez – Toune.
Al-Nassr (probable lineup): Al-Aqidi – Yahya, Martinez, Simakan, Al-Ghannam – Mane, Brozovic, Angelo Gabriel, Wesley – Joao Felix, Ronaldo.
