AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 3, West
Al-Ahli Jeddah 4 - 0 FT Al-Gharafa
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
68
⚖️ Balance
42
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
Mbappé breaks El Clásico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ F. Diaz ↑M. Holgate 30'
32' E. Millot (Matheus Goncalves)
38' F. Kessie (Matheus Goncalves)
41' F. Kessie (R. Mahrez)
44' Merih Demiral
HT
↓ A. Gunnarsson ↑M. Muntari 46'
Ayoub Al Oui 63'
65' ↓ R. Mahrez ↑S. Abu Al Shamat
↓ Joselu ↑F. Coman 67'
71' Enzo Millot
72' ↓ E. Millot ↑F. Al Buraikan
72' ↓ M. Dams ↑Z. Al Johani
72' ↓ F. Kessie ↑Z. Al Hawsawi
76' S. Abu Al Shamat (I. Toney)
81' ↓ M. Demiral ↑M. Sulaiman
↓ S. Fadlalla ↑J. Hamed 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Goalkeepers
Édouard Mendy 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ali Majrashi 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Merih Demiral 
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Matteo Dams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
R. Hamidou
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Franck Kessié 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
Valentin Atangana
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Riyad Mahrez 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
Enzo Millot 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Matheus Gonçalves
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ivan Toney
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Abdulrahman Al Sanbi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdullah Abdo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Zakaria Al Hawsawi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sulaiman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Yousef
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulelah Al Khaibari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eid Al Muwallad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ziyad Al Johani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waheb Saleh 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Feras Al Brikan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fahad Al Rashidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yaseen Al Zubaidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al-Gharafa
Defenders
Jang Hyun-soo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seydou Sano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saifeldeen Fadlalla 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
A. B. Khalifa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Al Oui
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Aron Gunnarsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ahmed Al Ganehi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabricio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
30
Entry
Ferjani Sassi 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
64
Passes
16
Duels
Yacine Brahimi
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
49
Passes
18
Duels
Forwards
Joselu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Amine Lecomte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dame Traoré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hamid Ismaeil
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayyan Al Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mason Holgate
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Chalpan Abdulnasir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amro Surag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Muntari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Florinel Coman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Djaló
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Mayor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Boussafi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 4 - 0 | Al-Gharafa | AFC Champions League Elite | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 02/17/2025 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 4 - 2 | Al-Gharafa | AFC Champions League Elite | Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City |
| 03/13/2018 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 1 - 1 | Al-Gharafa | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 03/05/2018 | Al-Gharafa | 1 - 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Al Gharafa Stadium |
10/20/2025
02/17/2025
03/13/2018
03/05/2018
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
Al-Gharafa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -5
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Clinical Al-Ahli Crush Al-Gharafa at Alinma
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A ruthless display of finishing from the Saudi giants keeps their continental momentum surging while leaving the visitors struggling at the bottom of the table.
The Efficiency Gap in Jeddah
The encounter at the Alinma Stadium began with a deceptive rhythm, as Al-Gharafa attempted to establish early control by retaining the ball. Despite the visitors recording 52% possession throughout the match, they lacked the incisive edge required to penetrate a disciplined Al-Ahli Jeddah defensive line. The Balance score of 0.0 reflects a contest that quickly became one-sided as the hosts waited for the perfect moments to strike. While the Qatari side moved the ball through the middle third with 456 total passes, their inability to translate possession into danger was evident from the start. Al-Ahli, meanwhile, remained patient, looking to exploit the spaces left by a high-pressing but ultimately vulnerable visiting midfield.
The Clinical Surge
The momentum shifted irrevocably as the Al-Ahli Jeddah frontline turned the match into a shooting gallery. An Intensity rating of 5.6 captures a game that was played at a controlled tempo but punctuated by bursts of lethal attacking quality. Al-Ahli registered 12 shots in total, but it was their accuracy that truly stood out, forcing the Al-Gharafa goalkeeper into five saves while finding the back of the net four times. The efficiency was staggering; whereas the visitors managed only a single shot on target from their five attempts, the hosts were nearly perfect in their execution. This clinical nature effectively killed the contest before the final whistle, turning a potentially competitive fixture into a statement of dominance for the Jeddah-based side.
Continental Implications
As the final whistle blew at the Alinma Stadium, the 4-0 scoreline felt like a fair reflection of the tactical disparity on display. With a Stakes score of 1.0, this victory cements Al-Ahli Jeddah in second place with 14 points, keeping them firmly in the hunt for the top spot. For Al-Gharafa, the defeat is a damaging blow that leaves them in 10th position with only two wins from seven matches. The Upset Factor of 0.0 indicates that the result followed the expected trajectory of two teams in vastly different runs of form. Al-Ahli now look forward with confidence, having showcased a level of precision that few in the AFC Champions League can currently match, while the visitors face a difficult road to recovery.
Key Questions
Who won the match between Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Gharafa?
Al-Ahli Jeddah won the match 4-0 at the Alinma Stadium.
How did the possession stats compare?
Al-Gharafa controlled 52% of possession, but Al-Ahli Jeddah was more clinical with 9 shots on target.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Gulf Divide at Alinma Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. Al-Ahli Jeddah look to cement their status in the AFC Champions League top eight by exploiting an Al-Gharafa side that is currently leaking goals at an alarming rate.
The Setup
On October 20, 2025, the mission for Al-Ahli Jeddah is clear: survive and advance. Sitting comfortably in 2nd place with a strong Form rating of 6.6, the hosts are heavy favourites. Their attacking output, bolstered by the presence of I. Toney and Galeno, faces a visiting side in total disarray. Al-Gharafa has conceded a staggering 4.2 goals per match on average this season, contributing to a low Balance score of 2.8 for this fixture. While the Stakes are high for those chasing direct qualification, the wide gap in quality between these two rosters suggests a mismatch in the making.
Key Battle
The defining conflict will occur between Al-Ahli's high-pressing front line and Al-Gharafa’s retreating defensive block. The visitors have struggled to maintain structural integrity when forced deep, often leaving vast gaps between their midfield and back four. If the home side’s creative hub, led by E. Millot, can exploit these spaces early, it could be a long night for the Qatari outfit. Al-Gharafa will rely on quick transitions to feed Álvaro Djaló, but their lack of defensive solidity remains the primary concern.
Our Prediction
Everything points to a dominant home victory. Al-Ahli's Stars rating might not be at its peak, but the clinical nature of their forward line is perfect for dismantling a defence that has lost four of its last five games. Expect Al-Ahli to dictate the tempo, scoring twice before the break and coasting to a 3-1 win that keeps them firmly in the hunt for the top seeds.