AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 7, West
Al Wahda FC 0 - 0 FT Al-Ahli Jeddah
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⚡ Intensity
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' Brahima Diarra
Ivan Toney 23'
Edouard Mendy 24'
25' Lucas Pimenta
45'+1 Facundo Kruspzky
HT
↓ A. Majrashi ↑M. Abdulrahman 46'
47' Dušan Tadić
↓ Z. Al Johani ↑F. Al Buraikan 63'
↓ Matheus Goncalves ↑E. Millot 63'
70' ↓ B. Diarra ↑Caio Canedo
↓ R. Mahrez ↑S. Abu Al Shamat 77'
81' ↓ F. Kruspzky ↑A. Pradas
↓ I. Toney ↑Ricardo Mathias 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al Wahda FC
Defenders
Gonçalo Oliveira 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Lucas Pimenta 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saša Ivković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bader Nasser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Z. Ahmed
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Hamad
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jadsom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brahima Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Dušan Tadić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Kruspzky 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Omar Khribin
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Hazaa Ammar 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mohammad Ghorbani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Folha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Trayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caio Canedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Burghash
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
H. Shebab
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Al Balushi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Dehghan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Ali
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Abdullah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Pradas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Goalkeepers
Édouard Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ali Majrashi 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Roger Ibañez 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Matteo Dams 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
R. Hamidou
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ziyad Al Johani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Riyad Mahrez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Franck Kessié
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Valentin Atangana
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matheus Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Ivan Toney
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Abdulrahman Al Sanbi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Al Jadany
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mohammed Yousef
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Madani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Millot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eid Al Muwallad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Waheb Saleh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Feras Al Brikan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Mathias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2020 | Al Wahda FC | 1 - 1 | Al-Ahli Jeddah | AFC Champions League | Al Nahyan Stadium |
02/10/2020
Al Wahda FC Win
Al-Ahli Jeddah Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -15
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Al Wahda FC
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al Wahda FC
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stalemate at the Al Nahyan: Clinical Edge Absent in Continental Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A tactical stalemate at Al Nahyan Stadium leaves both continental heavyweights level on points but searching for the clinical edge required to pull away in the group standings.
Tactical Chess at Al Nahyan
The evening at Al Nahyan Stadium was defined by tactical caution rather than offensive fireworks. Al-Ahli Jeddah arrived with the clear intent to control the tempo, and they did exactly that, recording a dominant 59% share of possession throughout the contest. However, this dominance on the ball rarely translated into a genuine threat in the final third. The Intensity rating of 1.0 perfectly encapsulates a match where both sides seemed more concerned with defensive preservation than offensive penetration. Al Wahda FC remained disciplined and compact, ceding the middle of the pitch but successfully restricting their opponents to low-quality opportunities. The early exchanges were marked by a distinct lack of rhythm, as the hosts' defensive line held firm against a visiting side that struggled to find its timing.
The Disciplinary Struggle
As the match progressed into the second half, the physical nature of the contest intensified even if the technical quality did not. The Balance score of 1.0 reflected two teams that effectively cancelled each other out in almost every department. Al Wahda FC were forced to resort to robust measures to maintain their clean sheet, accumulating five yellow cards as they persistently disrupted the visitors' flow. Despite Al-Ahli Jeddah creating a superior xG of 0.97 compared to the hosts' 0.66, neither front line could find the composure required to break the deadlock. A total of 21 shots were fired across the ninety minutes, yet only five found the target, highlighting a chronic lack of precision. The visiting attackers were further frustrated by the assistant's flag, being caught offside on seven separate occasions.
Points Shared in the Group Race
The final whistle brought an end to a cagey encounter that did little to alter the landscape of the AFC Champions League standings. With the Stakes metric recorded at 1.0, the urgency to gamble for a late winner was noticeably absent in the closing stages, as both managers appeared content to avoid defeat. Both clubs remains locked on 14 points, with Al-Ahli Jeddah maintaining their slim advantage in the table thanks to a superior goal difference. For Al Wahda FC, the result represents a resilient defensive display, despite their lack of a single corner kick suggesting a limited offensive output. With an Upset Factor of 0.0, the result was mathematically predictable but lacked the spark expected of such a high-profile continental fixture. Stability was maintained, but the wait for a statement victory continues.
Key Questions
Why did the match end without any goals?
Despite 21 total shots, only five were on target, as both sides lacked the clinical finishing required to break a disciplined defensive deadlock.
How does this result affect the league standings?
Both teams remain level on 14 points in the AFC Champions League, with Al-Ahli Jeddah holding the higher position due to goal difference.
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 High-Stakes Duel for Direct Qualification
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. With both sides locked on 14 points in the West Region standings, this encounter is a defining moment in the race for direct top-eight qualification.
The Setup
The lights of the Al Nahyan Stadium will shine on two teams with identical point tallies but differing momentum. Al-Ahli Jeddah arrives as certified away specialists, boasting a 50% win rate on the road this campaign. Their attacking output has been relentless, contributing to a season average where both these sides combined produce 4.2 goals per game. A Stakes rating of 9.0 underscores the gravity of this fixture; in the new league phase format, avoiding the playoff round (9th-24th) is the primary objective, and a win here would create crucial breathing room. Al Wahda FC enters with a Form profile showing three wins in their last five, proving they have the resilience to match the Saudi giants in this high-pressure environment.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on the midfield struggle between F. Kruspzky and E. Millot. While Kruspzky is the engine room for the home side, Millot provides the creative spark that ignites the Al-Ahli front line. If Millot is allowed to find pockets of space, he will look to feed the clinical I. Toney and the explosive Galeno. The tactical Balance of this match is delicate; Al Wahda must tighten a defense that has conceded five goals, facing an Al-Ahli attack that has already found the net 17 times this season.
Our Prediction
Expect a pulsating affair where defensive caution is thrown to the wind. Al-Ahli's superior Stars power should eventually tell. While Al Wahda will likely strike through their efficient transition play, the individual brilliance of Toney and Galeno is expected to tip the scales. We foresee a 3-2 victory for the visitors, secured by a late surge that exploits tired legs in the final quarter.