Al Ahli vs Al-Fayha — Saudi Pro League

**Al Ahli 2-0 Al-Fayha**

**Playing Style:** Al Ahli focused on efficiency in front of goal, with a higher proportion of shots on target (44% vs 12%) and a better conversion rate of big chances (25% vs 0%). They were more effective in creating opportunities inside the box (8 vs 4) and had more touches inside the opponent’s box (23 vs 6). Their defensive actions were also more frequent (47 vs 38) and more effective, with more successful tackles (15 vs 12) and more interceptions (11 vs 7).

Al-Fayha, on the other hand, dominated possession (63% vs 37%) and had a higher number of passes (496 vs 287) and accurate passes (85% vs 78%). They were more active in the opponent’s half, with more passes in the opposition half (204 vs 94) and more successful long balls (32 vs 18). Their ability to convert box entries into shots was higher (133 vs 39), and they had more successful crosses (5 vs 4) and dribbles (12 vs 10).

**Strengths and Weaknesses:** Al Ahli’s strengths were their clinical finishing, defensive discipline, and ability to create dangerous chances inside the box. However, they struggled with possession and had fewer passes in the opponent’s half (94 vs 204). They also committed more fouls (11 vs 8) and received more yellow (4 vs 1) and red (1 vs 0) cards.

Al-Fayha’s strengths were their high possession, accurate passing, and ability to maintain pressure in the opponent’s half. However, they were less effective in converting chances, with a 0% conversion rate on big chances. They also conceded more shots on target (80% vs 20%) and had fewer touches inside the box (6 vs 23).

**Conclusion:** Despite Al-Fayha’s dominance in possession and passing, Al Ahli’s efficiency in front of goal and stronger defensive actions led to the 2-0 result. Al Ahli converted their limited big chances more effectively (25% vs 0%) and had a higher share of shots on target (44% vs 12%). Al-Fayha created more chances overall but struggled to convert them, particularly in the box. Al Ahli’s ability to limit dangerous opportunities and capitalize on their own was the key to their victory.