Al-Nassr Riyadh — Al-Ahli Jeddah : Match Preview and Prediction for August 23,2025

Team’s Form and Semi-Final Performance

Jorge Jesus’s squad storms into this final with unstoppable momentum. In their semi-final clash against Al-Ittihad, they secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory, despite playing with ten men for over an hour after Sadio Mane’s 25th-minute red card. Even with a numerical disadvantage, Al-Nassr refused to sit back defensively, continuously creating scoring opportunities.

Star-Studded Attack Lineup

Al-Nassr’s attack is nothing short of a constellation of stars. Cristiano Ronaldo, who at 40 years old has already netted 99 goals in 112 appearances for the club, remains an unstoppable force. This summer, he was joined by João Félix, who already scored the winning goal in the semi-final from a Ronaldo assist, and Kingsley Coman, a player with incredible pace and a wealth of experience winning titles in top leagues. This formidable trio is more than capable of breaching any defense in the league, and the Super Cup final presents the perfect stage for them to shine.

Offensive Statistics and Squad Depth

The semi-final statistics further underscore their attacking prowess. Even a man down, Al-Nassr registered 15 shots on goal and carved out 4 significant scoring chances with an Expected Goals (xG) tally of 2.33. Sadio Mane’s suspension for the final doesn’t appear to be a critical blow, as the team has already proven its ability to score goals even without him.

Al-Ahli’s Dominant Semi-Final Display

While Al-Nassr’s attack is impressive, Al-Ahli orchestrated a true goal-fest in their semi-final, absolutely demolishing Al-Qadsiah with a resounding 5-1 victory. Six goals scored in a match of this caliber sends a powerful statement. Matthias Jaissle’s squad has clearly demonstrated they are in superb form and fully prepared for the trophy battle.

Key Attacking Threats

Leading Al-Ahli’s offensive charge is Riyad Mahrez. The Algerian did not score in the semi-final but delivered two crucial assists, completely dictating the play in the final third. Alongside him, a potent attacking unit takes to the field: English striker Ivan Toney, who already found the net, Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessié, also a goal-scorer in the semi-final, and the speedy Brazilian Galeno.

Statistical Superiority in Attack

Al-Ahli’s semi-final figures speak volumes. They recorded 14 shots, 9 of which were on target, and created 7 clear-cut scoring opportunities. Their Expected Goals (xG) metric stood at an impressive 3.22, indicating they more than earned their three goals.