The stage is set for an epic showdown as Al Jazira and Al Nasr prepare to lock horns in matchweek 14 of the ADNOC Pro League, scheduled for the 24th and 25th of this month, marking the 30th encounter between the two teams. This encounter, taking place at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium is set to draw significant attention from fans of both clubs.
Seeking to bolster their league standings, Al Jazira aim to leverage home advantage to climb from their current sixth position, holding 20 points and a game in reserve from matchweek 13. Conversely, Al Nasr are poised to make strategic strides forward from their ninth-place standing with 15 points, making this match a crucial pivot for both teams' league aspirations.
A glance at the historical and statistical overview reveals:
The rivalry spans 29 encounters in the professional league, with Al Jazira leading with 16 wins against Al Nasr's 9, alongside 4 draws.
Al Nasr have faced challenges in their recent February away games, with a cumulative score of 1-12 from the last four matches.
Al Jazira boast an impressive scoring record in their last 22 Saturday league matches, totaling 44 goals.
Unique to this season, Al Nasr have neither scored nor conceded in the initial 10 minutes of any match.
Ali Mabkhout stands out for Al Jazira, having contributed to 13 of the last 19 goals against Al Nasr, topping the scoring charts in these fixtures with 18 goals.
The season's top dribblers feature Kevin Agudelo from Al Nasr and Neeskens Kebano from Al Jazira, with 45 and 34 successful dribbles, respectively.
In their head-to-head league encounters, Al Jazira have scored 59 goals against Al Nasr, who have responded with 45 goals.