Match Summary
Al-Nassr defeated Al Shabab 4:0. The match was played in Pro League 2023. Goals were scored by Cristiano Ronaldo 13′ (pen.), Cristiano Ronaldo 38′ (pen.), S. Mané 41′, Sultan Al Ghannam 80′. 7 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Al-Nassr had 55% possession while Al Shabab held 45%. Al-Nassr had 16 shots (10 on target) compared to 3 (1 on target) for Al Shabab. Al-Nassr made 5 substitutions, Al Shabab made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Otávio 11′), Goal cancelled (Cristiano Ronaldo 20′), Card upgrade (Hattan Bahebri 78′).
Match Events
Key match events between Al-Nassr and Al Shabab — 4 goals and 8 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Penalty
assist: Cristiano Ronaldo
Match Statistics
Al-Nassr had 55% possession against Al Shabab's 45%. Al-Nassr registered 16 shots (10 on target) while Al Shabab managed 3 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 5–4. Fouls committed: 17–14.
Lineups
Al-Nassr lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Luís Castro, while Al Shabab deployed a 4-5-1 under M. Keizer.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Al-Nassr is 6.99, compared to 6.41 for Al Shabab. 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-Nassr's highest-rated starter is Otávio (7.51), while Al Shabab's best-rated player is Hussain Al Sibyani (6.41).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Al-Nassr have contributed 3 goals and 10 assists this season, led by Abdulrahman Ghareeb (2G). Al Shabab's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. 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-Nassr deploy 4 defenders rated 6.89 on average, against Al Shabab's 4-man backline averaging 6.41. 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-Nassr field 5 midfielders averaging 7.01, versus Al Shabab's 5 rated —. 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-Nassr start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Al Shabab averaging —. 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 48% for Al-Nassr and —% for Al Shabab. 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-Nassr's starters have collected 17 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 for Al Shabab. 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-Nassr's starting XI is 30.7 (youngest: Abdulrahman Ghareeb (28), oldest: Mohammed Al Fatil (33)), while Al Shabab average 24.0 (youngest: Hussain Al Sibyani (24), oldest: Hussain Al Sibyani (24)). 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-Nassr's starters average 22 league appearances each, versus 10 for Al Shabab. 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Al-Nassr have recorded 5 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. Al Shabab show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Al Shabab
Head to Head
Al-Nassr and Al Shabab have met 1 times — Al-Nassr won 1, Al Shabab won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2026. Al-Nassr leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 5 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.00 per match (3 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2026.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (1)
API data: 15 Mar 2026