Pro League· Season 2025
Match Summary
Al-Ahli Jeddah defeated Al Taawon 2:1. The match was played in Pro League 2025. Goals were scored by I. Toney 17′, A. Fulgini 55′, Ibanez 79′. 6 yellow cards were shown. Al Taawon had 56% possession while Al-Ahli Jeddah held 44%. Al Taawon had 15 shots (4 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Al-Ahli Jeddah. Expected goals: Al Taawon 1.00 — Al-Ahli Jeddah 0.97. Al Taawon made 3 substitutions, Al-Ahli Jeddah made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Al Taawon and Al-Ahli Jeddah — 3 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
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Match Statistics
Al Taawon had 56% possession against Al-Ahli Jeddah's 44%. Al Taawon registered 15 shots (4 on target) while Al-Ahli Jeddah managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 7–1. Fouls committed: 13–19.
Lineups
Al Taawon lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Pericles Chamusca, while Al-Ahli Jeddah deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Matthias Jaissle.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Al Taawon is 6.98, compared to 6.99 for Al-Ahli Jeddah. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Al Taawon's highest-rated starter is A. Fulgini (7.29), while Al-Ahli Jeddah's best-rated player is R. Mahrez (7.53).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Al Taawon have contributed 39 goals and 26 assists this season, led by R. B. Martinez Tobinson (23G). Al-Ahli Jeddah's starters account for 54 goals and 27 assists, spearheaded by I. Toney (31G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Al Taawon deploy 3 defenders rated 6.90 on average, against Al-Ahli Jeddah's 4-man backline averaging 6.99. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Al Taawon field 4 midfielders averaging 6.85, versus Al-Ahli Jeddah's 5 rated 6.99. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Al Taawon start 3 forward(s) averaging 7.17, compared to 1 for Al-Ahli Jeddah averaging 7.37. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 84% for Al Taawon and 80% for Al-Ahli Jeddah. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Al Taawon's starters have collected 42 yellow cards this season, compared to 46 for Al-Ahli Jeddah. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Al Taawon's starting XI is 28.1 (youngest: M. Petkov (22), oldest: Andrei Girotto (33)), while Al-Ahli Jeddah average 25.4 (youngest: V. Atangana (20), oldest: R. Mahrez (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Al Taawon's starters average 25 league appearances each, versus 24 for Al-Ahli Jeddah. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Pericles Chamusca
Substitutes
Coach: Matthias Jaissle
Rivalry since 2016
Al Taawon vs Al-Ahli Jeddah Head to Head Results· 17
Al Taawon and Al-Ahli Jeddah have met 17 times — Al Taawon won 3, Al-Ahli Jeddah won 10, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Al-Ahli Jeddah leads the head-to-head with 10 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 60 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.53 per match (25 for the home side, 35 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (76%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (59%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Al-Ahli Jeddah are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2019.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Al Taawon have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Al-Ahli Jeddah show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss from their last 6 outings.
Match Prediction
Statistical tip
Double chance: draw or Al-Ahli Jeddah
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Al Taawon
3.70
Unibet
Draw
3.60
Unibet
Al-Ahli Jeddah
2.09
Pinnacle
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026