Saudi Pro League · 2026

Al-Ahli vs Al-Nassr · Saudi Pro League

Al-Ahli

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vsPre-match analysis

Season

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Goals scored
2.292.29
Expected goals
2.291.65
Shots
15.116.3
Possession
50.9%56.9%

30-second read

What the record shows

The retained record does not give either club a clear edge on the metrics that clear the gates. The closest thing to a difference: al-Nassr's last-five goals scored average is below their season average. Limitation: At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Al-Nassr's recent record differs from the season

weak

Al-Nassr's last-five goals scored average is below their season average.

1.8 goals/match ▲Goals forLast 5 · Season2.29 goals/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: An unweighted last-five average is compared with the unweighted season average.

Window: last_5 versus season

MetricLast 5SeasonBaseline
Goals for1.8 goals/match2.29 goals/match1.07 goals/match

Caveat: Five matches are sensitive to opponent mix and isolated match states.

Al-Ahli have a visible home split

weak

Al-Ahli's home-only shot average is above their full-season average.

18.3 shots/match ▲ShotsHome only · Season15.1 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Venue-only shot volume is compared with the same team's season record.

Window: home

MetricHome onlySeasonBaseline
Shots18.3 shots/match15.1 shots/match12.8 shots/match

Caveat: Venue splits can reflect opponent mix and should be read with the listed sample.

Al-Nassr show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

Al-Nassr's shot volume and the opposing shot-allowance context sit above their competition baselines.

15.1 shots/match ▲ShotsAl-Ahli · Al-Nassr16.3 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Team shot volume is paired with the opponent's recorded shot allowance.

Window: season

MetricAl-AhliAl-NassrBaseline
Shots15.1 shots/match16.3 shots/match12.8 shots/match
Shots against12.4 shots/match9.14 shots/match12.5 shots/match

Caveat: Shot volume describes activity; it does not establish finishing quality or a match outcome.

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Al-Ahli favored in 2 of 13 directional metrics · Al-Nassr in 8 · 3 too close

recorded edge higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Al-Ahli7 matchesAl-Nassr7 matches
2.29 goals/matchGoals scored7/72.29 goals/match
1.43 goals/matchGoals allowed7/7▲ 1 goal/match
2.29 xG/match ▲Expected goals7/71.65 xG/match
15.1 shots/matchShots7/7▲ 16.3 shots/match
5.57 shots/matchShots on target7/7▲ 6.29 shots/match
50.9%Possession7/7● 56.9%
4 corners/matchCorners7/7● 8.29 corners/match
14.1 fouls/matchFouls7/712.4 fouls/match

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

1Al-Ahli
1Draws
3Al-Nassr
Al-Nassr — Al-Ahli · Saudi Pro League2–0
Al-Ahli — Al-Nassr · Saudi Pro League3–2
Al-Ahli — Al-Nassr · Saudi Pro League2–3
Al-Nassr — Al-Ahli · Saudi Pro League1–1
Al-Ahli — Al-Nassr · Saudi Pro League0–1

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade B · Useful evidenceUseful evidence — limited
Season samples7 / 7home / away teams
Recent samples5 / 5last-five windows
Freshness34 daysstale at cutoff
  • At least one team lacks a recent completed match near this fixture cutoff.

Known unknowns

  • Lineups, injuries, suspensions and tactical changes are not available in the retained dataset.
  • Some metrics are unavailable or below their observation minimum: cards.
  • The nearest completed-match evidence is stale relative to this fixture cutoff.
Analysis cutoff: Thu, 15 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · analysis-v4

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