AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 5, West
Al-Duhail SC 4 - 2 FT Al-Ittihad FC
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98
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
0
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FT
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⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
26
🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
0
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FT
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5-0
Bodo/Glimt
⚡ Intensity
81
⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' A. Boulbina (Luis Alberto)
Moussa Diaby 20'
33' A. Boulbina (M. Verratti)
HT
53' A. Boulbina (Luis Alberto)
↓ H. Aouar ↑A. Al Ghamdi 60'
60' ↓ Edmilson Junior ↑H. Al Amin
↓ M. Al Shanqiti ↑Roger 60'
↓ Fabinho ↑M. Doumbia 60'
↓ S. Bergwijn ↑S. Al Shehri 70'
74' K. Piatek (Luis Alberto)
K. Benzema (M. Diaby) 76'
78' ↓ A. Boulbina ↑I. Mohammed
↓ M. Mitaj ↑H. Kadesh 78'
81' ↓ M. Verratti ↑K. Boudiaf
K. Benzema (M. Doumbia) 83'
87' Sultan Al Brake
90' Luis Alberto
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Duhail SC
Goalkeepers
Bautista Burke 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Youssouf Sabaly
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
Ibrahima Bamba 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
4
Tackles
Sultan Al Braik 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Benjamin Bourigeaud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Verratti 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Adil Boulbina 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
5
On Target
10
Rating
Luis Alberto 
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
3
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Edmilson Junior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Krzysztof Piątek 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Jasim Sarour 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Amir Hassan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bassam Al-Rawi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homam Ahmed
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
5%
Pass Acc
Ghanem Al Minhali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ismaeel Mohammad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Boudiaf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luiz Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rashid Al Abdulla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mubarak Shanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Aymen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Mohamed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Al-Ittihad FC
Goalkeepers
Predrag Rajkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Muhannad Al Shanqiti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Jan-Carlo Šimić 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
86
Passes
4
Duels
Danilo Pereira
MAGNET
93
Activity
93
Activity
88
Passes
5
Duels
Mario Mitaj
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
N'Golo Kanté
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
82
Passes
5
Duels
Fabinho
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Moussa Diaby
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
48%
Pass Acc
Houssem Aouar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Steven Bergwijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Karim Benzema 
CLOSER
2
Late Goals
2
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Hamed Yousef
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hassan Kadesh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Sharahili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Al Julaydan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Awad Al Nashri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Faisal Al Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahamadou Doumbia 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
30
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Hamed Al Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulrahman Al Obud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Al Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saleh Al Shehri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roger Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Al-Duhail SC
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Al-Duhail SC
Al-Ittihad FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Al-Duhail Overpower Al-Ittihad in Six-Goal Continental Classic
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A masterclass in clinical counter-attacking football saw Al-Duhail SC dismantle Al-Ittihad's possession-heavy approach to secure a vital continental victory.
The Opening Act
The Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium bore witness to a high-octane start where tactical ideologies collided with ferocious Intensity. Despite Al-Ittihad FC seizing a staggering 68% of the ball, it was the hosts who looked more menacing on the break. The Saudi visitors orchestrated 687 passes, attempting to suffocate the match through a controlled rhythm, yet Al-Duhail SC refused to be intimidated by the heavy possession. An Intensity score of 10.1 captures the relentless pace of the first half, as both sides abandoned defensive caution in favor of a direct, vertical approach. The Qatari side’s low block acted as a spring, absorbing 128 attacks before launching devastating transitions that caught the Al-Ittihad backline in a state of flux, setting the stage for a scoring barrage that would define the evening.
The Pivot
The narrative shifted as the match transformed into a chaotic shooting gallery, totaling a massive 37 attempts across 90 minutes. While the Balance metric sat at a modest 1.7, the game was anything but stable. Al-Duhail SC displayed a sniper-like edge, testing the opposition with 9 shots on target from just 32% possession. The turning point arrived when the Qatari side’s efficiency began to overwhelm Al-Ittihad FC's intricate build-up play. Even with 17 key passes from the visitors, the clinical nature of the hosts' finishing proved insurmountable. Goalkeeper heroics also played a vital role, with 9 saves recorded between the two custodians, keeping the scoreline from spiraling even further. This was a battle of efficiency over volume, where every foray into the final third carried a genuine threat of a goal.
Resolution
As the final whistle echoed, the 4-2 scoreline reflected a match of incredible entertainment value and significant Stakes for the AFC Champions League group standings. Al-Duhail SC’s victory was a triumph of pragmatic execution, securing three vital points that bolster their position in the table. For Al-Ittihad FC, the result is a bitter pill to swallow; despite dominating the statistics in terms of passes and territory, their inability to contain the Qatari side’s counter-attacks cost them dearly. With an Upset Factor of 0.0, the result might not have shocked the algorithms, but the manner of the defeat will certainly lead to tactical soul-searching in Jeddah. The hosts celebrate a night where their 19 shots outweighed the visitors' control, proving that in continental football, what you do with the ball matters far more than how long you keep it.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
The high score was driven by a combined 37 shot attempts and a focus on direct attacking, overwhelming the defensive structures of both sides throughout the match.
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.
Continental Heavyweights Collide in Doha Goal-Fest
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. This encounter serves as a definitive crossroads for two ambitious sides aiming to secure a direct route into the AFC Champions League knockout stages.
The Setup
As the League Phase West reaches its fifth matchday, the atmosphere at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium is charged with tension. Al-Duhail SC enters the fray sitting in 7th, hovering precariously above the mid-table pack. Despite an inconsistent Form rating of 7.5, their attacking output has been relentless, averaging 2.8 goals per game. However, they face an Al-Ittihad FC side currently in 5th place and riding a wave of momentum with four wins from their last five matches. With Stakes calculated at 6.0, this is a classic six-pointer; Al-Ittihad can pull clear into the elite top-8 bracket, while a home win would see Al-Duhail leapfrog their rivals. The data suggests defensive caution will be thrown to the wind, as both teams combined concede nearly four goals per match.
Key Battle
The game will likely be decided in the transition phase. B. Soumaré will be tasked with anchoring the Al-Duhail midfield against the explosive pace of M. Diaby. If Soumaré cannot disrupt the service to Y. En-Nesyri, the Qatari hosts will struggle to contain an Al-Ittihad frontline that has already netted 18 times this season. Conversely, Al-Duhail will look to K. Piątek to exploit an away defense that has leaked 2.3 goals per game on their travels.
Our Prediction
Expect a chaotic, end-to-end affair. While Al-Duhail possesses the home advantage, Al-Ittihad’s Stars power—led by the creativity of Roger Fernandes—gives them the edge in high-pressure moments. We anticipate a 3-2 victory for Al-Ittihad, fueled by clinical finishing that overcomes their own defensive frailties.