BEIRUT (Interstat) — A clash of Lebanese football titans is set for Saturday as Al Ansar SC hosts rival Al Ahli SC Nabaṭīya in a Cup fixture. The match pits a favored Al Ansar side against a visiting team buoyed by a recent projection that forecasts an upset.

Despite Al Ansar’s favored status, statistical models present a conflicting outlook. Interstat’s ELO system gives Al Ansar a 76.30 percent probability of victory, reflecting the club’s historical dominance. However, the same organization’s game simulator predicts a narrow 1-0 win for the underdog, Al Ahli SC Nabaṭīya.

Al Ansar will look to rebound from a recent 3-1 defeat to rival Nejmeh SC on Sept. 14. That result will likely provide motivation for the home side as they return to their own pitch.

The historical record for Al Ahli SC Nabaṭīya’s most recent match was unavailable.

The Cup matchup is one of the featured games in Lebanese football this weekend, drawing significant national attention. The contrasting projections from analysts ensure an air of unpredictability ahead of the 5 p.m. local time kickoff at Al Ansar’s home stadium.