Saudi Pro League · 2026

Al-Ettifaq 2–3 Al-Nassr · Saudi Pro League

2–3Full-time analysis

This page describes the completed match context. The result is not presented as a prior forecast.

Match at a glance

Al-Nassr won 2–3.

Shots
1414
Shots on target
59
Expected goals
0.722
Possession
60%40%

Full time

What the match recorded

Al-Nassr beat Al-Ettifaq 3–2. Recorded in this match (Al-Ettifaq – Al-Nassr): shots 14–14, shots on target 5–9, expected goals 0.72–2, possession 60%–40%. This is what was recorded. It is not a claim that the result was foreseeable.

Pre-match record

What the data showed before kick-off. Kept for reference; it did not know the result.

Both teams have elevated corners records

weak

Each team's season corners average is above the competition baseline.

6.67 corners/matchCornersAl-Ettifaq · Al-Nassr● 7 corners/match
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Both team averages are compared with the same competition baseline.

Window: season

MetricAl-EttifaqAl-NassrBaseline
Corners6.67 corners/match7 corners/match4 corners/match

Caveat: A shared historical pattern is descriptive and may not repeat in one fixture.

Recent scheduling adds useful context

weak

A compressed recent schedule is recorded for Al-Ettifaq.

3.09 days ▲Rest daysAl-Ettifaq · Al-Nassr4.08 days
Evidence and caveat

Comparison: Rest days and completed matches in the prior 14 days are shown directly.

Window: previous 14 days

MetricAl-EttifaqAl-NassrBaseline
Rest days3.09 days4.08 days—
Matches last 14 days2 matches2 matches—

Caveat: The database does not describe travel, rotation decisions or player-level workload.

Al-Ettifaq show a distinct attacking-volume record

weak

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

16 shots/match ▲ShotsAl-Ettifaq · Al-Nassr16.3 shots/match
Evidence and caveat

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

Window: season

MetricAl-EttifaqAl-NassrBaseline
Shots16 shots/match16.3 shots/match12.7 shots/match
Shots against10.7 shots/match11.3 shots/match11.5 shots/match

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

This match

Match statistics

  • Shots14 shots14 shotsAl-Ettifaq 14 shots, Al-Nassr 14 shots
  • Shots on target5 shots9 shotsAl-Ettifaq 5 shots, Al-Nassr 9 shots
  • Expected goals0.72 xG2 xGAl-Ettifaq 0.72 xG, Al-Nassr 2 xG
  • Possession60%40%Al-Ettifaq 60%, Al-Nassr 40%
  • Corners2 corners6 cornersAl-Ettifaq 2 corners, Al-Nassr 6 corners
  • Fouls11 fouls10 foulsAl-Ettifaq 11 fouls, Al-Nassr 10 fouls
  • Yellow cards1 card1 cardAl-Ettifaq 1 card, Al-Nassr 1 card
  • Passes453 passes290 passesAl-Ettifaq 453 passes, Al-Nassr 290 passes
  • Pass accuracy86.5%81.4%Al-Ettifaq 86.5%, Al-Nassr 81.4%
  • Shots inside box3 shots8 shotsAl-Ettifaq 3 shots, Al-Nassr 8 shots
  • Blocked shots4 blocks1 blockAl-Ettifaq 4 blocks, Al-Nassr 1 block
  • Goalkeeper saves6 saves3 savesAl-Ettifaq 6 saves, Al-Nassr 3 saves
  • Offsides5 offsides6 offsidesAl-Ettifaq 5 offsides, Al-Nassr 6 offsides

As it happened

Key moments

  1. 12′BentoRed card · Al-Nassr
  2. 31′Ondrej DudaGoal · Al-Ettifaq
  3. 43′Moussa DembéléYellow card · Al-Ettifaq
  4. 45′Álvaro MedránGoal · Al-Ettifaq
  5. Half-time
  6. 55′João FélixYellow card · Al-Nassr
  7. 74′Sadio ManéGoal · Al-Nassr
  8. 77′Abdulelah Al-AmriGoal · Al-Nassr
  9. 90′Sadio ManéGoal · Al-Nassr
  10. Full time
Player changes · 10grouped by team and minute
  • 16′Al-Nassr · 1 player changeAbdulrahman Al-Otaibi
  • 46′Al-Nassr · 1 player changeAbdullah Al-Khaibari
  • 46′Al-Ettifaq · 1 player changeAbdullah Madu
  • 52′Al-Ettifaq · 1 player changeJordan Larsson
  • 68′Al-Nassr · 1 player changeSami Al Naji
  • 68′Al-Ettifaq · 2 player changesKhalid Al-Ghannam · Bersant Celina
  • 69′Al-Nassr · 1 player changeAbdullah Al-Hamdan
  • 87′Al-Ettifaq · 1 player changeMeshal Alaeli
  • 90′Al-Nassr · 1 player changeNader Al Sharari

History

Head-to-head

Recent meetings between these teams.

Last 5 meetings

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

Head-to-Head & Recent Meetings

Metric comparison

Team comparison

Season averages, with the sample size beside each metric.

Where the edge is

Season: Al-Ettifaq favored in 0 of 13 directional metrics · Al-Nassr in 0 · 13 too close

led this metric higher value (descriptive) too close

Window

Season

Al-Ettifaq3 matchesAl-Nassr3 matches
2.33 goals/matchGoals scored3/3▲ 3.33 goals/match
1.67 goals/matchGoals allowed3/3▲ 0.67 goals/match
1.78 xG/matchExpected goals3/31.75 xG/match
16 shots/matchShots3/316.3 shots/match
6.33 shots/matchShots on target3/3▲ 7.67 shots/match
60.3% ●Possession3/352%
6.67 corners/matchCorners3/3● 7 corners/match
10.3 fouls/matchFouls3/310 fouls/match

Evidence quality

How much supports this analysis

Grade C · Limited evidenceLimited evidence — limited
Season samples3 / 3home / away teams
Recent samples3 / 3last-five windows
FreshnessLess than one dayfrom nearest prior match
  • At least one team has fewer than the configured season sample.
  • At least one team has an incomplete last-five window.

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 completed-match sample is too small for broad style conclusions.
Analysis cutoff: Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 22:00 UTC · analysis-v4

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