• Focusing only on official matches, we see a clear numerical superiority for Jordan, as the "Nashama" achieved 5 victories compared to only 2 wins for Saudi Arabia and a single draw in eight official encounters.

Saudi and Jordanian football fans—or more accurately, the supporters of the "Green" and the "Nashama"—live in a state of intense anticipation with the approach of the opening whistle for the highly awaited Arab Cup semi-final clash.

This confrontation between Saudi Arabia and Jordan is not just another match; it is a new chapter in a long story of rivalry and excitement spanning decades, featuring numbers and events that have shaped the identity of the encounters between the two teams.

According to historical data and official matches, Saudi Arabia and Jordan share the lead in their direct encounters, with a slight advantage for the "Green" in overall matches, while the balance tips in favor of the "Nashama" when looking only at official matches.

Partial dominance of the "Nashama" in the official record

Focusing solely on official matches, Jordan shows a clear numerical superiority, as the "Nashama" achieved 5 victories compared to only 2 wins for Saudi Arabia and a single draw in eight official encounters.

The official matches included meetings in the Arab Games of 1957 and 1976, the Arab Cup of 1985 and 2021, the 2011 Asian Cup, alongside matches within the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Despite this numerical advantage, Saudi Arabia managed to score slightly more goals than Jordan in official matches (8 goals versus 7), while in overall historical encounters, Saudi Arabia also leads by a margin of 6 goals (19 versus 13).

In the Arab Cup specifically, Saudi Arabia recorded a large victory in the 1985 edition with a 4-0 scoreline, while Jordan achieved a narrow 1-0 win in the 2021 edition.

Tactical analysis indicates close performance

Analyses of official matches indicate that most victories came by narrow margins (1-0), reflecting a tactical closeness between the two teams, with matches often relying on individual details and defensive discipline.

This closeness suggests that the upcoming semi-final match will not be easy for either side, and the analysis highlights the importance of taking advantage of set-pieces and counterattacks, as most actual victory goals determined the final results.

Moreover, the 2026 World Cup qualifying encounters showed that both teams are capable of winning away from home, with the ability to score decisive and critical goals. The Jordanian national team is preparing to face Saudi Arabia in the semi-final on December 15 within the Arab Cup competitions in Qatar.