AFC Champions League Two
Both teams displayed impressive form in advancing to the decider and ahead of their face-off at the King Saud University Stadium, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from both sides.
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Inaugural showdown
This will be the first meeting between Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr and Gamba Osaka of Japan in the AFC Champions League Two. In fact, barring the inaugural 2004 edition, this is the fourth time both the finalists have reached this stage in their debut season in the competition after 2009 (Kuwait SC and Al Karama), 2010 (Al Ittihad Ahli Aleppo and Qadsia SC) and 2022 (Kuala Lumpur City and Al Seeb Club).
Quick on the draw
No team registered more shots on target this season than Gamba Osaka (74). They are the only side to attempt 200+ shots this season and the fourth side to reach that mark in a single season since data tracking started in 2017 (Hanoi FC – 245 in 2019, Central Coast Mariners – 219 in 2023-24 and Sydney FC – 210 in 2024-25).
Lethal finishers
Al Nassr have scored 33 goals, the most by any team and eight more than the closest side. The last team to score more in a single campaign were Central Coast Mariners (37 in 2023-24), which is also the joint-most by any side in a single season.
This will be the first meeting between Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr and Gamba Osaka of Japan in the AFC Champions League Two. In fact, barring the inaugural 2004 edition, this is the fourth time both the finalists have reached this stage in their debut season in the competition after 2009 (Kuwait SC and Al Karama), 2010 (Al Ittihad Ahli Aleppo and Qadsia SC) and 2022 (Kuala Lumpur City and Al Seeb Club).
Quick on the draw
No team registered more shots on target this season than Gamba Osaka (74). They are the only side to attempt 200+ shots this season and the fourth side to reach that mark in a single season since data tracking started in 2017 (Hanoi FC – 245 in 2019, Central Coast Mariners – 219 in 2023-24 and Sydney FC – 210 in 2024-25).
Lethal finishers
Al Nassr have scored 33 goals, the most by any team and eight more than the closest side. The last team to score more in a single campaign were Central Coast Mariners (37 in 2023-24), which is also the joint-most by any side in a single season.
Coman on fire
Al Nassr's Kingsley Coman has scored six goals from an expected goals value of 2.22, with his differential being the second best (+3.78 xG value) behind Trent Buhagiar (+4.53), with his six goals the joint second most behind Buhagiar's eight.
No way through
Al Nassr have kept a clean sheet in seven of their 10 games this season, with only Al Ahed (nine in 2019) and Shabab Al Ordon (seven in 2007) keeping more in a single season in competition history.
Safe hands
Gamba Osaka’s Masaaki Higashiguchi has logged a save rate of 81.1 percent, the best among goalkeepers to have faced at least 20 shots on target. His five clean sheets this season is the joint most alongside Al Nassr’s Bento.
Al Nassr's Kingsley Coman has scored six goals from an expected goals value of 2.22, with his differential being the second best (+3.78 xG value) behind Trent Buhagiar (+4.53), with his six goals the joint second most behind Buhagiar's eight.
No way through
Al Nassr have kept a clean sheet in seven of their 10 games this season, with only Al Ahed (nine in 2019) and Shabab Al Ordon (seven in 2007) keeping more in a single season in competition history.
Safe hands
Gamba Osaka’s Masaaki Higashiguchi has logged a save rate of 81.1 percent, the best among goalkeepers to have faced at least 20 shots on target. His five clean sheets this season is the joint most alongside Al Nassr’s Bento.
Always sharp
Gamba Osaka have averaged 36.2 touches in the opposition box per game this season, the highest by any side while Al Nassr (33) rank fourth. Gamba Osaka’s 434 such touches is the third most by any team in a single season since data tracking started in 2017 (Hanoi – 505 in 2019; Central Coast Mariners – 438 in 2023-24).
Pass masters
No team has strung together more sequences of 10+ open play passes than Gamba Osaka (220). Their passing accuracy of 86.7 percent is the fourth best this season behind Al Nassr (88.8%), Pohang Steelers (88.5%) and BG Pathum United (87.6%).
Hard tackler
No player has won possession back more often this season than Gamba Osaka’s Shuto Abe (98). Since data tracking started in 2017, only Mohamad Zaher (99 in 2018) has won more in a single season in the competition.
Gamba Osaka have averaged 36.2 touches in the opposition box per game this season, the highest by any side while Al Nassr (33) rank fourth. Gamba Osaka’s 434 such touches is the third most by any team in a single season since data tracking started in 2017 (Hanoi – 505 in 2019; Central Coast Mariners – 438 in 2023-24).
Pass masters
No team has strung together more sequences of 10+ open play passes than Gamba Osaka (220). Their passing accuracy of 86.7 percent is the fourth best this season behind Al Nassr (88.8%), Pohang Steelers (88.5%) and BG Pathum United (87.6%).
Hard tackler
No player has won possession back more often this season than Gamba Osaka’s Shuto Abe (98). Since data tracking started in 2017, only Mohamad Zaher (99 in 2018) has won more in a single season in the competition.
Dynamic duo
Gamba Osaka duo Abe (164) and Genta Miura (142) lead the final third entries charge, with the former's tally the second most by any player in a single season in the competition since data tracking began in 2017 (Léo Sena – 263 in 202425).
Angelo the provider
Angelo’s three assists for Al Nassr in the semi-final against Al Ahli SC made him the first player to register a hat-trick of assists this season. The Brazilian midfielder has also provided a tournament high six assists.
Ready to strike
Gamba Osaka’s Issam Jebali has made a tournament-leading 62 touches in the opposition box, with Sadio Mane (45) leading Al Nassr. Mane, in fact, only trails Ratchaburi FC’s Ikhsan Fandi (4 ) in being directly involved in goals (2 goals, 1 assist). Both sides have enjoyed players making impact from the bench, with Gamba Osaka having had nine making at least one goal contribution to Al Nassr's six.
Gamba Osaka duo Abe (164) and Genta Miura (142) lead the final third entries charge, with the former's tally the second most by any player in a single season in the competition since data tracking began in 2017 (Léo Sena – 263 in 202425).
Angelo the provider
Angelo’s three assists for Al Nassr in the semi-final against Al Ahli SC made him the first player to register a hat-trick of assists this season. The Brazilian midfielder has also provided a tournament high six assists.
Ready to strike
Gamba Osaka’s Issam Jebali has made a tournament-leading 62 touches in the opposition box, with Sadio Mane (45) leading Al Nassr. Mane, in fact, only trails Ratchaburi FC’s Ikhsan Fandi (4 ) in being directly involved in goals (2 goals, 1 assist). Both sides have enjoyed players making impact from the bench, with Gamba Osaka having had nine making at least one goal contribution to Al Nassr's six.
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