All eyes turn to the much-awaited second leg of the ADIB Cup quarter-final between Al Nasr and Shabab Al Ahli, set for next Saturday at Al Maktoum Stadium.
The match renews a rivalry that spans 14 previous meetings in the competition.
The first leg ended in a 2–1 victory for Shabab Al Ahli.
Shabab Al Ahli enter the match with a slight historical advantage, having won 6 times compared to Al Nasr’s 5 victories, while 3 matches finished in draws.
The fixture has traditionally been a goal-rich encounter, producing 43 goals—an average of 3 per match.
Despite their historical edge, Shabab Al Ahli have shown inconsistent results away from home in the competition, winning only once in their last 7 away matches, alongside 4 draws and 2 defeats.
Al Nasr, by contrast, appear more stable at home, having lost only once in their last 11 home matches in the ADIB Cup, earning 5 wins and 5 draws.
The match also carries historical significance: none of Shabab Al Ahli’s last nine away matches in the tournament have ended goalless.
Their last 0–0 away draw dates back to April 2021—against Al Nasr—suggesting another open, attacking encounter is likely.
In quarter-final history, Shabab Al Ahli hold a clearer advantage. They have played 15 matches at this stage, winning 10, drawing 3, and losing only twice.
Al Nasr have played the same number but managed just 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 defeats.
Shabab Al Ahli also rely on a strong pattern: they have never been eliminated from the knockout phase after winning the first leg, reinforcing their confidence in managing decisive details under pressure.
Goal statistics further highlight the matchup’s balance, with Shabab Al Ahli scoring 23 goals against Al Nasr in the competition’s history, while Al Nasr have scored 20 times.
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