Al Diriyah vs Abha
Al Diriyah and Abha settle for stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a goalless draw.
The Pro League clash between Al Diriyah and Abha ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams unable to break the deadlock. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of an away win for Abha, proving that sometimes the ball just refuses to budge.
Outcome probability
Al Diriyah and Abha face off in the seventh round of the season, both eager to improve their standings. While Al Diriyah sit comfortably mid-table, Abha are struggling near the foot of the league and will be looking to turn their fortunes around.
Match factors
Al Diriyah's attacking edge through Núñez and Rodríguez
Darwin Núñez's 3 goals and Óscar Rodríguez's 3 assists this season give Al Diriyah a key offensive advantage.
Abha relies heavily on Mohammed Al Dossary for set-piece creativity
Al Dossary's 1 assist and goal from defense highlight his importance in Abha's attacking set-pieces.
Al Diriyah's better recent away scoring form
Al Diriyah averages 2 goals per away game, outperforming their home scoring and Abha's struggles.
Al Diriyah's positive scoring streak away from home
Al Diriyah has scored in their last 3 away matches, showing good offensive momentum on the road.
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, so no injury disruptions expected.
The context
Al Diriyah currently hold 10 points from 6 games, placing them 9th in the league, while Abha have managed just 1 point from 6 matches, languishing in 18th. Al Diriyah boast a significantly better goal difference and points-per-game ratio, highlighting their stronger form this season.
Key insights
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Darwin Núñez Ribeiro
Al Diriyah
Darwin Núñez’s 3 goals in 4 games make him a key attacking threat for Al Diriyah this season.
Pro League 26/273 goals in 4 appearances, 87.5 avg mins/game
Óscar Rodríguez
Al Diriyah
Óscar Rodríguez’s 3 assists in 4 games highlight his role as the creative engine for Al Diriyah.
Pro League 26/273 assists in 4 appearances, 65.3 avg mins/game
Mohammed Al Dossary
Abha
Mohammed Al Dossary’s goal and assist from defence underline his importance in Abha’s set-piece strategy.
Pro League 26/271 goal and 1 assist in 3 appearances, 90 avg mins/game
Analysis
Despite Al Diriyah's superior league position and goal difference, the prediction leans towards an away win for Abha by a narrow 2-1 margin. The probabilities for home win, draw, and away win are closely matched, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding this fixture. Al Diriyah's attacking duo, Darwin Núñez and Óscar Rodríguez, have been instrumental with 3 goals and 3 assists respectively, but Abha's Mohammed Al Dossary offers a threat from set-pieces. Both teams have full squads available, so fitness should not be a deciding factor.
Key facts
- 1.Al Diriyah are 9th with 10 points from 6 games (W3 D1 L2).
- 2.Abha are 18th with 1 point from 6 games (W0 D1 L5).
- 3.Al Diriyah have a significantly better goal difference than Abha.
- 4.Al Diriyah average 1.67 points per game; Abha average 0.17.
- 5.Darwin Núñez leads Al Diriyah with 3 goals in 4 games.
- 6.Óscar Rodríguez has provided 3 assists in 4 games for Al Diriyah.
- 7.Mohammed Al Dossary has 1 goal and 1 assist in 3 games for Abha.
- 8.Prediction expects 4 total cards in the match.
Prediction
The forecast is for Abha to clinch a 2-1 victory, overcoming their league struggles with a determined performance. Expect a competitive match with around four cards issued, indicating a moderately physical encounter.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Al Diriyah
Away — Abha
The verdict
This match promises to be a tight affair with Abha just edging out Al Diriyah. Fans should brace for a spirited contest where set-piece prowess and attacking flair could tip the balance.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Abdulelah Al Malki
Yellow Card
Gaari
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Fekir
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Diandy
Abdulelah Al Malki
Nkoudou
Hussain Al Sibyani
Al Shamrani
Fekir
Boulbina
Gueye
Abdulbasit Al-Hindi
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Abdulaziz Al Faraj
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Firas Al-Ghamdi
Meshari Al Nemer
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +18 | 18 |
| 7 |  Al Kholood | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 12 |
| 8 |  Al Diriyah | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Al-Ettifaq | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 17 |  Al Taawon | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 18 |  Abha | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | -8 | 2 |
Match Statistics
Al Diriyah
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2Abdulaziz Al FarajD
- 5I. GueyeM
- 10A. BoulbinaF
- 16Hussain Al SibyaniD
- 17C. DiandyF
- 19B. DjimsitiD
- 20E. MillotM
- 22N. VasiljG
- 29D. NúñezF
- 88Abdulelah Al MalkiM
- 99C. MbembaD
Substitutes
- 6Sultan Al FarhanM
- 11Hattan BahbriF
- 12T. WadiD
- 21M. HameranD
- 33Waleed AbdullahG
- 52Hussain Al QahtaniM
- 75Meshari Al NemerF
- 78Khalid Al AsiriD
- 87Qassem LajamiD
Abha
4-5-1Starting XI
- 3J. GaariD
- 7Firas Al-GhamdiM
- 10N. FekirM
- 12K. Al ShamraniD
- 14G. NkoudouM
- 16D. LéonG
- 17Abdulkarim DarisiM
- 19Abdullah Al FahadM
- 37Abdulbasit Al-HindiD
- 39M. Al-ZaidD
- 44M. BatshuayiF
Substitutes
- 4Basil Al SayyaliM
- 8Nasser Al DaajaniM
- 9Kamil BoumedmedF
- 11A. GoryF
- 20K. Al QahtaniF
- 26Mustafa MalayekahG
- 28Bader Al MutairiM
- 80Safwan SaudD
Al Diriyah
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Mbemba | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — |
| E. Millot | M | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 2/3 |
| Sultan Al Farhan | M | 45 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Vasilj | G | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Djimsiti | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hussain Al Sibyani | D | 71 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| I. Gueye | M | 87 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Hussain Al Qahtani | M | 3 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Hattan Bahbri | F | 45 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| M. Hameran | D | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Diandy | F | 45 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/2 |
| Meshari Al Nemer | F | 9 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Abdulaziz Al Faraj | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| D. Núñez | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/4 |
| Abdulelah Al Malki | M | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Boulbina | F | 81 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 2/3 |
| Waleed Abdullah | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khalid Al Asiri | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qassem Lajami | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Wadi | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Abha
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Fekir | M | 74 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2/2 |
| G. Nkoudou | M | 67 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/4 |
| J. Gaari | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Abdulbasit Al-Hindi | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Firas Al-Ghamdi | M | 89 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| K. Al Shamrani | D | 74 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2/2 |
| Nasser Al Daajani | M | 16 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| M. Al-Zaid | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| D. Léon | G | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Gory | F | 23 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| K. Al Qahtani | F | 1 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Safwan Saud | D | 16 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullah Al Fahad | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Batshuayi | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — |
| Abdulkarim Darisi | M | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 0/1 |
| Mustafa Malayekah | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Basil Al Sayyali | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bader Al Mutairi | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kamil Boumedmed | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Al Diriyah vs Abha?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Abha to win against Al Diriyah.
- What score did Fipster predict for Al Diriyah vs Abha?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Al Diriyah 1–2 Abha.
- What were the win probabilities for Al Diriyah vs Abha?
- Fipster's model gave Al Diriyah a 32% chance of winning, Abha a 35% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.