Al Nassr vs Almería preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Al-Awwal Park Tue, 4 Aug - 5:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
Full Time Tue, 4 Aug 5:00 PM
Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Al Nassr faced Almería in a contest that ended 0-2 after a goalless first half where the score remained even at the break. Almería entered as the stronger team and delivered the away victory despite Al Nassr holding 53 percent possession to their 47 percent. No red cards were shown to players from either side during the full ninety minutes. The significant deviation of 100 percent was recorded in favor of Almería as the outcome unfolded. Efficiency metrics stayed in line with the overall performance pattern observed. The second half adjustments allowed Almería to capitalize on opportunities and secure both goals. This result highlighted the away side's ability to overcome the home advantage through disciplined play and clinical finishing.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Almería recorded a significant structural deviation of 100 percent as the away winner.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the performance metrics throughout.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment assessment was unavailable due to null expected goals values.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved consistent with the true market alignment indicator.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated from the provided null data.
  • Event impact: Almería's 0-2 victory created a clear event impact on the match outcome.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent with zero red cards issued to either team.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
N. Gomes Santos
N. Gomes Santos
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Al Nassr A. Postecoglou
A. Postecoglou
VS
Almería F. García Pimienta
F. García Pimienta
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estrela Amadora Rank: 65 L
Merida Rank: L
Benfica II Rank: 60 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.95
74.36
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Al Nassr
Almería
Power Score
71.95
74.36
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
247
187

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Al Nassr Opponent-weighted form score
Almería Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Al Nassr Almería

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

vs

Al Nassr

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Almería

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Al Nassr ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Almería
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
21.42
28.19
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.19
21.42
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Al Nassr -0.07 Efficiency Index
vs
Almería +0.07 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Al Nassr
Almería
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Al Nassr ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Almería
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Al Nassr Almería
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Al Nassr Almería
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Al Nassr
Almería
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Al Nassr
vs
Almería
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Al Nassr Almería
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Al Nassr Almería
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Al Nassr
Almería
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • ANA had peak pressure around 79'.
  • ALM started the game with stronger pressure.
ANA Pressure ALM Pressure
Pressure Index: ANA reached the top pressure at 79' (61.58).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Al Nassr ANA Home
1 matches
Almería ALM Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
3
3
Goals Conceded
2
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-05T00:00:55+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 04, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Al-Awwal Park
Capacity
25000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Nuno José Gomes Santos

Statistics

Possession
ANA
53%
ALM
47%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 3
4 Shots 4
27 Dangerous attacks 25
53 Possession 47
1 Corners 2
9 Free kicks 13
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

0 Penalties 1
4 Goal Kicks 8
5 Substitutions 6
17 Throwins 19
1 Hit Woodwork 1
18 Dribble Attempts 22
8 Successful Dribbles 12
44 Successful Dribbles Percentage 55

Attacking

76 Attacks 66
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

66 Long Passes 27
478 Passes 416
403 Successful Passes 368
84 Successful Passes Percentage 88
6 Key Passes 6
42 Successful Long Passes 11
64 Successful Long Passes Percentage 41

Defensive

3 Saves 3
24 Tackles 14
10 Interceptions 6

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 9
2 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

2 Offsides 3
14 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Nuno José Gomes Santos

Starting XI

24
Bento
Bento Goalkeeper
6.3
3
Mohamed Simakan
Mohamed Simakan Defender
6.32
4
Nader Al-Sharari
Nader Al-Sharari
Defender62'
6.56
6
Saad Al-Nasser
Saad Al-Nasser Defender
6.71
Saad Al-Nasser
83'
26
Iñigo Martínez
Iñigo Martínez Defender
6.43
5
Abdulelah Al-Amri
6.58
83
Salem Al-Najdi
Salem Al-Najdi Defender
6.44
70
Awad Aman
Awad Aman
Defender82'
6.39
14
Sami Al-Najei
Sami Al-Najei (C) Midfielder
6.59
23
Ayman Yahya
Ayman Yahya
Midfielder62'
6.47
17
Abdullah Al-Khaibari
6.55
19
Ali Al-Hassan
Ali Al-Hassan
Midfielder71'
6.61
20
Ângelo
Ângelo Midfielder
5.88
18
Abdulmalik Al-Jaber
Abdulmalik Al-Jaber
Midfielder83'
6.33
56
Rakan Al-Ghamdi
Rakan Al-Ghamdi Midfielder
6.46
10
Sadio Mané
Sadio Mané
Attacker71'
6.53
60
Saad Haqawi
Saad Haqawi Midfielder
6.52
16
Mohammed Marran
Mohammed Marran
Attacker71'
6.75
9
Abdullah Al-Hamdan
6.7
79
João Félix
João Félix
Attacker71'
6.54
Referee : Nuno José Gomes Santos

Starting XI

1
Andrés Fernández
Andrés Fernández Goalkeeper
7.05
2
Jorge Pulido
Jorge Pulido Defender
6.97
5
Rodrigo Ely
Rodrigo Ely
Defender78'
6.4
3
Álex Muñoz
Álex Muñoz Defender
6.77
33
Quim Junyent
Quim Junyent
Midfielder78'
6.49
18
Federico Bonini
Federico Bonini Defender
6.63
4
Nélson Monte
Nélson Monte
Defender78'
6.49
22
Daijiro Chirino
Daijiro Chirino Defender
7.67
16
Marcos Luna
Marcos Luna
Defender69'
6.48
11
Sergio Arribas
Sergio Arribas Midfielder
7.02
7
Jon Morcillo
Jon Morcillo
Attacker78'
6.57
15
Brian Cipenga
Brian Cipenga Midfielder
6.45
10
Nico Melamed
Nico Melamed
Midfielder46'
6.77
19
Mikel Vesga
Mikel Vesga Midfielder
6.19
8
Gui Guedes
Gui Guedes
Midfielder46'
6.61
23
Adrián Embarba
Adrián Embarba (C) Midfielder
7.05
20
Álex Sola
Álex Sola
Midfielder78'
6.86
29
Stefan Dzodic
Stefan Dzodic Midfielder
7.06
14
Iddrisu Baba
Iddrisu Baba
Midfielder78'
6.55
24
Miguel de la Fuente
6.27
9
Thalys
Thalys
Attacker83'
6.4

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Mohammed Ahmed Almas Saad Al-Nasser
18th Substitution
83'
Event
19th Substitution
83'
83'
Event
Thalys Miguel de la Fuente
20th Substitution
Event
Awad Aman Salem Al-Najdi
17th Substitution
82'
78'
Event
Iddrisu Baba Stefan Dzodic
11th Substitution
78'
Event
Rodrigo Ely Jorge Pulido
12th Substitution
78'
Event
Quim Junyent Álex Muñoz
13th Substitution
78'
Event
Nélson Monte Federico Bonini
14th Substitution
78'
Event
Jon Morcillo Sergio Arribas
15th Substitution
78'
Event
Álex Sola Adrián Embarba
16th Substitution
Event
João Félix Abdullah Al-Hamdan
7th Substitution
71'
Event
Ali Al-Hassan Abdullah Al-Khaibari
8th Substitution
71'
Event
Sadio Mané Rakan Al-Ghamdi
9th Substitution
71'
Event
Mohammed Marran Saad Haqawi
10th Substitution
71'
69'
Event
Marcos Luna Daijiro Chirino
6th Substitution
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
67'
Event
Abdulelah Al-Amri Iñigo Martínez
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
Nader Al-Sharari Mohamed Simakan
4th Substitution
62'
Event
Ayman Yahya Sami Al-Najei
5th Substitution
62'
61'
Event
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
51'
Event
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
46'
Event
Gui Guedes Mikel Vesga
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Nico Melamed Brian Cipenga
2nd Substitution

Match Commentary

89
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Saad Haqawi.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! Adrian Embarba scores, making it 0-2.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Daijiro Chirino scores, making it 0-1.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has taken place!

CONCLUSION

Almería's disciplined approach after the even halftime score allowed them to break through in the second half and claim a 0-2 win at Al Nassr. The away side's status as the stronger team translated into tangible results despite lower possession. Both teams maintained clean disciplinary records with no red cards affecting the flow. The significant deviation underscored how Almería exceeded structural expectations on the day. Efficiency remained aligned without notable shifts that could have altered the narrative. This performance demonstrated the value of clinical execution over possession dominance. Overall the match reinforced Almería's capability to deliver results in challenging away environments through structured play and timely adjustments.