Preview: Al Ahli vs Al Duhail Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26
The team from Saudi Arabia will host the oldest football team from Qatar.
The Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite will take us to the King Abdullah Sports City, where Al Ahli will host Al-Duhail in an exciting clash.
The home side won 4-3 against Shabab Al Ahli on the last matchday of the group stages and finished second in Group B. The defending champions are one of the favourites to win this competition.
Al Duhail, on the other hand, concluded their group stages by finishing in seventh place. With two wins, two draws, and four losses, Al Duhail accumulated eight points in the group stages. Al Duhail lost 3-2 against Al Shorta on the last matchday of the competition.
Kickoff:
- Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
- Date and Kickoff time: Monday, April 13 – 8:15 pm IST; 2:45 pm GMT/10:45 am ET/7:45 am PT
- Referee: Not decided
- VAR: In Use
Form:
Al Ahli (in all competitions): D-W-L-L-W
Al Duhail (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-L
Players to watch out for:
Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)
The former Manchester City player has registered seven goals and 13 assists in all competitions this season. Riyad Mahrez is technically gifted and is very dynamic with his dribbling. The Algerian is also very creative and can find his teammates in good goalscoring positions.
He will be given the responsibility of taking Al-Ahli over the line again in this upcoming game.
Adil Boulbina (Al Duhail)
The Algerian midfielder has been very consistent since his move to the Qatar Stars League. He is very versatile and can operate as a left winger, too. He has scored six goals in seven appearances in the AFC Champions League and will be crucial for Al Duhail ahead of this massive clash.
Match Facts:
- The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-2 draw.
- Al Ahli played a 1-1 draw against Al-Fayha in their last game.
- Al Duhail lost 2-1 against Al Ahli Doha in their last game.
Al Ahli vs Al Duhail: Betting tips and odds
- Tip 1: Al Ahli to win – 1.65 by Stake
- Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.62 by 1XBET
- Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.75 by Dafabet
Injury and Team news:
Abdullah Otayf and Zakaria Hawsawi will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.
Tuta will be the only absentee for Al Duhail.
Head to Head:
Total matches: 5
Al Ahli won: 1
Al Duhail won: 1
Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups:
Al Ahli (4-3-3)
Mendy(GK); Dams, Kessié, Hamed, Abdulrahman; Millot, Aljohani, al-Buraikan; Galeno, Toney, Mahrez
Al Duhail (4-1-4-1)
Zakaria(GK); Abdelaziz, Tuta, Castelletto, Brake; Bamba; Shanan, Bourigeaud, Soumaré, Boulbina; Abdulla
Match Prediction:
Al Ahli are one of the favourites to win the AFC Champions League Elite this season. They are the defending champions. Therefore, our prediction for this clash will be:
Prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Al Duhail
Telecast details:
India: FanCode
Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports
When and where is the Al Ahli vs Al Duhail ACL Elite match?
Monday, April 13, at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:15 pm IST.
Where and how to watch the AFC Champions League Elite live in India?
The match can be viewed live on FanCode in India.
Where and how to watch the AFC Champions League Elite live in Australia?
Paramount+ can be used to watch all the games live.
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