AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 4, West
Al Sadd 1 - 2 FT Al-Ahli Jeddah
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Matteo Dams 8'
R. Mahrez (E. Millot) 34'
41' Ahmed Suhail
HT
59' ↓ Giovani ↑Y. Atal
63' Claudinho (A. Afif)
↓ E. Millot ↑Galeno 66'
Matheus Goncalves (Galeno) 68'
Roger Ibañez 70'
↓ R. Mahrez ↑S. Abu Al Shamat 78'
79' ↓ M. Camara ↑Guilherme
Ali Majrashi 88'
↓ Matheus Goncalves ↑M. Abdulrahman 90'+4
90'+8 Akram Afif
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al Sadd
Goalkeepers
Meshaal Barsham 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Tarek Salman 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ahmed Suhail 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Romain Saïss 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
59%
Pass Acc
Paulo Otávio
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
R. Mujica
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Giovani 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Claudinho 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Mohamed Camara
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Akram Afif
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Roberto Firmino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Saad Al Sheeb 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yousef Abdulla
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Youcef Atal
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Boualem Khoukhi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Assadalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Waad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mostafa Meshaal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Prim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Soria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hassan Al Haydos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hashim Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Goalkeepers
Édouard Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ali Majrashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sulaiman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roger Ibañez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Dams 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Franck Kessié
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Valentin Atangana 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Riyad Mahrez
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Enzo Millot 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Matheus Gonçalves
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Feras Al Brikan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Abdulrahman Al Sanbi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdullah Abdo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mohammed Yousef
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Madani
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waheb Saleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Galeno 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
24
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Ivan Toney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fahad Al Rashidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2025 | Al Sadd | 1 - 3 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium |
| 05/06/2019 | Al Sadd | 2 - 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium |
| 03/05/2019 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 2 - 0 | Al Sadd | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 05/14/2018 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | 2 - 2 | Al Sadd | AFC Champions League | King Abdullah Sports City |
| 05/07/2018 | Al Sadd | 2 - 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium |
02/03/2025
05/06/2019
03/05/2019
05/14/2018
05/07/2018
Al Sadd Win
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
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Al Sadd
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Al-Ahli Jeddah
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Al-Ahli Jeddah Master the Art of the Counter at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. Al-Ahli Jeddah’s clinical efficiency proved too much for a dominant but wasteful Al Sadd side, cementing the visitors' status as AFC Champions League heavyweights.
Early Pressure at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
The atmosphere at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium was electric as Al Sadd looked to arrest their sliding form against one of the continent's most in-form sides. From the outset, the Qatari giants controlled the tempo, registering an Intensity score of 5.4 that was fueled by a relentless search for an opening. With 59% possession, they pinned Al-Ahli Jeddah back, utilizing the width of the pitch to earn eight corners in the first half alone. Akram Afif was central to everything for the hosts, orchestrating a barrage of 15 total shots. However, despite the statistical dominance and constant set-piece pressure, the home side found the visiting backline remarkably resilient, as Al-Ahli's defensive organization absorbed wave after wave of pressure without breaking, setting the stage for a tactical masterclass in efficiency.
The Clinical Pivot
While the stats heavily favored the hosts, the Balance of the match shifted decisively on the back of pure clinical execution. Al-Ahli Jeddah only managed three shots on target throughout the entire ninety minutes, yet two of those efforts found the back of the net. This edge turned what looked like a siege into a nightmare for the home fans. Riyad Mahrez and the visiting frontline showed exactly why they sit second in the standings, punishing lapses in the Al Sadd defense with surgical precision. The 1-2 scoreline was a testament to quality over quantity; while the home side peppered the goal from both inside and outside the box, Al-Ahli’s keeper produced five crucial saves to maintain the advantage. The visitors' ability to strike against the run of play sucked the air out of the stadium.
Implications for the Continental Race
The final whistle confirmed a result that carries significant Stakes for both clubs as the group stage progresses. For Al-Ahli Jeddah, these three points solidify their pursuit of the top spot, keeping them within touching distance of the summit with a goal difference that reflects their offensive potency. Conversely, Al Sadd remains mired in mid-table obscurity, occupying eighth place after a string of three losses in their last five matches. The lack of a clinical edge in the final third is becoming a recurring theme for the Doha-based club. Despite an Upset Factor of 0.0—indicating the favorites ultimately prevailed—the manner of the defeat will sting for a side that dominated every metric except the one that matters most. Al-Ahli heads back to Jeddah as victors, leaving Al Sadd to search for answers.
Key Questions
Who won the match?
Al-Ahli Jeddah won 1-2 against Al Sadd at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.
What were the key stats?
Al Sadd dominated possession (59%) and shots (15), but Al-Ahli was clinical with two goals from three 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.
Continental Ambition Meets Doha Desperation
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. This clash represents a critical crossroads for Al Sadd, who must find a way to stop an Al-Ahli side that has become one of the most clinical away specialists in the competition.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League moves through its league phase, the pressure at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium is palpable. Al-Ahli Jeddah arrives in Qatar sitting comfortably in 2nd place, driven by a Stars rating of 3.9 that includes elite talent like I. Toney and Galeno. While the visitors boast an impressive scoring rate of 2.2 goals per game, Al Sadd finds themselves in 8th, grappling with a Form score of 6.4 following a string of inconsistent results. For the home side, the creative burden rests on Akram Afif and Claudinho to disrupt the visitors' defensive structure.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on the battle between Al Sadd’s midfield anchors and Al-Ahli’s high-velocity transition game. With a Balance rating of 3.5, the home side often struggles to maintain defensive shape when their attacks break down. They must contain the creative engine of E. Millot, whose ability to thread passes into the final third could overwhelm a back line that has already conceded 12 times this season. If the Al Sadd midfield, led by M. Camara, cannot choke the service to the wingers, it will be a long night for the Qatari faithful.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening, but the visitors' superior depth and attacking efficiency should eventually tell. Al-Ahli’s status as away specialists gives them the edge in a match where the Stakes are essentially a "survive and advance" scenario for the hosts. We anticipate Al-Ahli will exploit the gaps left by a desperate Al Sadd. A final scoreline of 1-3 reflects the gulf in recent momentum and clinical finishing.