AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 2, West
Al-Duhail SC 2 - 2 FT Al-Ahli Jeddah
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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
25' Edmilson Junior
37' ↓ A. Desmas ↑B. Burke
Matheus Goncalves (A. Majrashi) 42'
R. Mahrez 45'
HT
46' ↓ Luis Alberto ↑A. Ali
48' K. Piatek (Edmilson Junior)
↓ M. Sulaiman ↑R. Hamidou 55'
↓ F. Al Buraikan ↑S. Abu Al Shamat 72'
↓ E. Millot ↑I. Toney 73'
Franck Kessié 74'
82' Marco Verratti
87' ↓ S. Al Brake ↑H. Al Amin
↓ V. Atangana ↑Z. Al Johani 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Duhail SC
Goalkeepers
Arthur Desmas 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Bassam Al-Rawi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Charles Castelletto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sultan Al Braik 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Midfielders
Y. Aymen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Benjamin Bourigeaud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Verratti 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
57
Passes
12
Duels
Edmilson Junior 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Luis Alberto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Adil Boulbina
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Krzysztof Piątek 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Bautista Burke 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Amir Hassan 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Homam Ahmed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ghanem Al Minhali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Youssouf Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahima Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Almoez Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mubarak Shanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahsin Jamshid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. I. Abushanab
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Goalkeepers
Édouard Mendy
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Ali Majrashi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Mohammed Sulaiman
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Roger Ibañez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Matteo Dams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Valentin Atangana
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Franck Kessié
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Millot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Matheus Gonçalves
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Riyad Mahrez
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Feras Al Brikan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Abdullah Abdo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdulrahman Al Sanbi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdulelah Al Khaibari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ziyad Al Johani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eid Al Muwallad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayman Fallatah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waheb Saleh
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
Ivan Toney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hamidou
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | Al-Duhail SC | 2 - 2 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium |
| 04/30/2021 | Al-Duhail SC | 1 - 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 04/18/2021 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 1 - 1 | Al-Duhail SC | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
09/29/2025
04/30/2021
04/18/2021
Al-Duhail SC Win
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
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Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A high-octane draw leaves Al-Ahli Jeddah maintaining their pressure at the top of the standings while Al-Duhail SC proves they can punch upward in the AFC Champions League.
The Battle at Abdullah bin Khalifa
The atmosphere at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium crackled with anticipation as Al-Duhail SC welcomed the high-flying visitors from Saudi Arabia. From the outset, the hosts demonstrated an Intensity score of 7.0, refusing to be intimidated by their opponents' superior league standing. Michael Olunga led the line for the Qatari side, stretching the defense and forcing early errors. The match moved at a breathless pace, with both sides trading blows in a tactical setup that favored quick transitions. Despite sitting 7th in the table, the home side matched the visitors' energy, ensuring the early phases were defined by a physical contest in the middle of the park where every loose ball was fiercely contested.
The Shift in Momentum
As the match progressed, Al-Ahli Jeddah began to find their rhythm, eventually having edged possession with 54%. With Riyad Mahrez pulling the strings in the final third, the visitors turned the pitch into a tactical playground, racking up 13 total shots. This period of the match saw the Balance of play tilt toward the Saudi giants, as they utilized their seven corners to sustain pressure. However, the 2-2 scoreline was a testament to the clinical nature of both attacks. Every time the visitors looked to pull away, the resilient Duhail defense, despite facing a barrage of shots, managed to ignite counter-attacks that kept the Stakes incredibly high for both sets of supporters.
Stalemate in the Desert
The final whistle confirmed an evenly-matched 2-2 thriller, a result that reflected the slim 0.0 Upset Factor recorded by the analysts. For Al-Ahli Jeddah, the point keeps them firmly in 2nd place with 14 points, though they might rue the missed opportunities from their five shots on target. Conversely, Al-Duhail SC will view this as a moral victory, moving to 8 points and proving they can hold their own against the competition's elite. The draw highlights the competitive depth of the AFC Champions League, as both teams displayed the quality required to navigate the grueling group stages. As the teams departed the pitch, the parity in performance suggests both are well-equipped for the challenges that lie ahead in the tournament.
Key Questions
How does this result affect the standings?
Al-Ahli Jeddah remains 2nd with 14 points, while Al-Duhail SC moves to 8 points in 7th place.
Who dominated the ball during the match?
Al-Ahli Jeddah edged possession with 54%, but Al-Duhail SC remained dangerous on the counter.
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.
Firepower vs. Finesse in Doha
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A clash of offensive philosophies where defensive lapses will dictate who moves toward the top-8 direct qualification threshold.
The Setup
The Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium prepares for a fixture where the net rarely stays still. Al-Ahli Jeddah arrives in Qatar with a Form rating reflecting their status as away specialists, having secured a 50% win rate on their travels this season. Conversely, Al-Duhail SC has turned their home matches into a shooting gallery, averaging 2.8 goals per game. With a Stakes score of 6.0, the pressure is mounting; in this revamped League Phase, securing a top-8 spot is the priority to avoid the volatility of the playoff round. While the Stars rating of 3.9 suggests a lack of global icons, the presence of I. Toney and Galeno ensures there is more than enough individual quality to punish any lack of Balance in the transition phases.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the structural integrity of the mid-blocks. Al-Duhail’s midfield, led by the industrious B. Soumaré, must find a way to stifle the creative vision of E. Millot. If the home side allows the visitors to dictate the tempo, the clinical finishing of Toney will likely decide the evening. However, if Al-Duhail can exploit the space behind the Saudi side's advancing full-backs through K. Piątek, the visitors' defensive record of 0.85 goals conceded per game will be sternly tested.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic opening twenty minutes as both sides test the high line of their opponents. Al-Ahli Jeddah will likely dominate possession, but Al-Duhail’s home efficiency is difficult to ignore. The match is scripted to be a seesaw affair where neither side can fully kill the game off. We anticipate a 2-2 draw, a result that keeps both teams firmly in the hunt for the top-24 playoff line but leaves the race for the top-8 wide open.