Match summary
Before kickoff, Al Ahli (4th, 47 pts) were 28 points ahead of Al Shabab (14th, 19 pts). Before kickoff, Al Shabab were 14th in the table but 7th on points from the last five league games. Al Ahli had gone 11 matches unbeaten before this one. 80% of their 10 previous meetings had three or more goals.

