Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun Prediction and Stats | Saudi Pro League Gameweek 13
Saudi Pro League · Saturday 28 November 2026 · 17:30 UTC · Alinma Stadium, Jeddah · updated 2026-11-14
Al Ahli welcome Al Taawoun to Alinma Stadium in Jeddah in Saudi Pro League Gameweek 13 action on Saturday 28 November 2026, kick-off 17:30 UTC.
Al Ahli have played 11 matches in Saudi Pro League this season, scoring 2.5 and conceding 1.7 goals a game and winning 64% of them. At home they average 4.0 goals scored and 0.5 conceded over 4 matches, with a 57% win rate. Al Taawoun have played 12 matches in Saudi Pro League this season, scoring 0.5 and conceding 1.7 goals a game and winning 0% of them. Away from home they average 0.8 goals scored and 2.0 conceded over 6 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Al Ahli are clear favourites at 71%, with the draw at 17% and Al Taawoun at 12%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Al Ahli 2.53, Al Taawoun 0.97.
- Over 2.5 goals: 68% · both teams to score: 57%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (11 and 12 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model.
Al Ahli: form and key numbers
In style Al Ahli press high, play long and direct, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 2.24 a match created, 1.47 conceded (goals minus xG: +3.4).
- Shots: 14.9 a match, 6.5 on target.
- Possession: 52.1% on average.
- Clean sheets: 36% of matches (50% at home).
- Both teams scored in 55% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.6 a match.
- Discipline: 1.4 yellow cards a match, 2.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.83.
Al Taawoun: form and key numbers
In style Al Taawoun play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 1.22 a match created, 1.64 conceded (goals minus xG: -8.6).
- Shots: 12.4 a match, 3.1 on target.
- Possession: 52.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 25% of matches (0% away).
- Both teams scored in 42% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.8 a match.
- Discipline: 1.4 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.77.
Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun: season averages side by side
| Al Ahli | Per match this season | Al Taawoun |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Matches | 12 |
| 2.5 | Goals scored | 0.5 |
| 1.7 | Goals conceded | 1.7 |
| 2.24 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.22 |
| 1.47 | xG conceded | 1.64 |
| 14.9 | Shots | 12.4 |
| 6.5 | On target | 3.1 |
| 52.1 | Possession % | 52.3 |
| 36% | Clean sheets % | 25% |
| 55% | Both teams scored % | 42% |
| 3.6 | Corners | 5.8 |
| 1.4 | Yellow cards | 1.4 |
| 6.83 | Average rating | 6.77 |
Players to watch
Al Ahli
- Eduard Spertsyan AMF · Creator · Moneyball Score 18 · Big-chance creator, Secure passer (top 20% of his position)
- Saad Balobaid LB · Attacking full-back · Moneyball Score 16 · Creator, Secure passer (top 23% of his position)
Al Taawoun
- Aschraf El Mahdioui DMF · Deep-lying playmaker · Moneyball Score 15 · Long passer, Secure passer (top 14% of his position)
- Rakan Al-Tulayhi AMF · Creator · Moneyball Score 15 · Secure passer, Big-chance creator (top 49% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Ivan Toney
Ivan Toney, 30 · Al Ahli · CF · Poacher · Moneyball Score 32
Ivan Toney, 30, plays as a centre-forward for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. Strongest for his role in shot quality (xG per shot) and shots on target. Weakest in big chances missed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-forward, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- ST · Centre-forward Natural, 32
- SS · Second striker Accomplished, 27
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Shot quality (xG per shot) | 0.29 xG/shot | 100% |
| Shots on target | 61% | 96% |
| Expected goals | 1.21 / 90 | 86% |
| Goals, luck taken out | 1.28 / 90 | 85% |
| Shots | 4.19 / 90 | 13% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Poacher Centre-forward
- ★★★½ Shadow striker Second striker
- ★★ Complete forward Centre-forward
Scout's notes: Takes high-quality shots, Accurate shooter, Gets into scoring positions.
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Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun prediction
Al Ahli should have more of the ball; Al Ahli work the ball wide and cross; Al Taawoun go long and direct. Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals - 2.53 for Al Ahli and 0.97 for Al Taawoun - with over 2.5 goals at 68% and both teams scoring at 57%. Al Ahli have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Al Taawoun
Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun: what the numbers say
- 1. Al Ahli win, the likeliest result 71% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- 2. 3 or more goals 68% by the model, 3.49 goals expected
- 3. Both teams to score: yes 57% by the model
- 4. 4 or more cards the two sides average 5.8 cards a match between them
- 5. 9 or more corners 9.4 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties.
The full analysis
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Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun: questions and answers
When is Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun?
Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun is on Saturday 28 November 2026, kick-off 17:30 UTC, in Saudi Pro League Gameweek 13.
Where is Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun played?
At Alinma Stadium, Jeddah, Al Ahli's home ground.
Who will win Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun?
Al Ahli are the favourites: Al Ahli 71%, draw 17%, Al Taawoun 12%. Our prediction is Al Ahli 2-1 Al Taawoun.
Who is the player to watch in Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun?
Ivan Toney of Al Ahli: a poacher with a Moneyball Score of 32 against every centre-forward in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Al Ahli vs Al Taawoun?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 68%.
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