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A Shocking Stat Clings to Al Ahli Jeddah After Draw With Al Hilal

2 February 2026

A Shocking Stat Clings to Al Ahli Jeddah After Draw With Al Hilal
Al Hilal and Al Ahli settle for a goalless draw at Kingdom Arena.

Match snapshot

Al Ahli recorded a goalless draw with Al Hilal on Monday night at the Kingdom Arena, in the 20th round of the Saudi Pro League.

Opta said this marks the second top-flight match since 2011-2012 in which Al Ahli finished a game without a single shot on target, the first coming against Al Raed in May 2024, which also ended goalless.

The draw gave Ahli another point, lifting their tally to 44 and keeping them third in the standings.

Hilal, meanwhile, moved to 47 points and remains top, one ahead of second-placed Al Nassr.

The stalemate marks Hilal's third consecutive draw in the Pro League, following 1-1 with Riyadh and 2-2 with Qadisiyah.

Meanwhile, Ahli Jeddah's winning run in the Saudi Pro League has ended after eight straight victories, for the moment.

Punchline 1: If defense were a password, Ahli would be locked out.

Punchline 2: And that is why the goalposts filed a noise complaint.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the result of the match?

Al Hilal and Al Ahli played to a 0-0 draw in the Saudi Pro League at Kingdom Arena.

What did Opta report about Al Ahli?

Opta noted this was only the second top-flight game since 2011-2012 where Ahli ended without a shot on target, the first being May 2024 against Al Raed.

How do the standings look after the match?

Al Hilal remains top with 47 points, one point ahead of Al Nassr; Al Ahli sits third with 44 points.