Match Report
Al Arabi SC went into the game 2nd in the table on 9 points; Al Nasar sat 1st on 5 — a 4-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Al Nasar: only 13th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st.
Al Nasar were unbeaten in 5, having scored in 9 consecutive games. Over the last five, Al Arabi SC had taken 5 of 15 points to Al Nasar's 11.
12 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Al Arabi SC 10, draws 1, Al Nasar 1, at 3.42 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 42% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 75% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
Goal scorers
Al Arabi SC: Hamad Al-Harbi (21'), Nabil Marmouk (45') · Al Nasar: Casimir Ninga (28')
Key stats
Possession: Al Arabi SC 52% · Al Nasar 48% · Total shots: 13-14 · On target: 5-5 · Corners: 8-3