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Al Ahli vs Al Gharafa Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Published at :February 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Modified at :February 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Bhavya Chadha

The hosts are coming into this game after a 3-2 loss against Al Nassr.

Al Gharafa will travel to the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Matchday eight of the AFC Champions League to take on Al Ahli. The home side are currently sitting in second place in Group B of the competition. They have six wins and one draw to their name and have accumulated 19 points so far. Al Ahli are coming into this game after an impressive 3-1 win over Al Sadd in their last game in the competition.

Al Gharafa on the other hand find themselves in the seventh spot with seven points from seven games. As things stand, Al Gharafa are heading to the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League. They are coming into this game after registering a narrow 1-0 win over Pakhtakor on matchday seven of the competition.

Kick-off:

  • Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
  • Date: Monday, 17 February
  • Kick-off Time: 18:00 GMT / 13:00 ET / 10:00 PT / 23:30 IST
  • Referee: Not decided
  • VAR: In Use

Form:

Al Ahli (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W

Al Gharafa (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The former Manchester City player has scored four goals and has registered six assists in the ongoing AFC Champions League campaign. He is technically gifted and is very dynamic with his dribbling. The Algerian is also very creative and holds the ability to find his teammates in good goalscoring positions. He will be given the responsibility to take Al Ahli back to winning ways after their recent loss to Al Nassr.

Joselu (Al Gharafa)

The Spanish striker is the top goalscorer for Al Gharafa in the 2024/25 AFC Champions League season. He has registered two goals and an assist in his last five games. The former Real Madrid forward is known for his anchor play and positioning in and around the box. He is an ultimate team player and brings his teammates into the game.

Match Facts:

  • The last game between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.
  • Al Ahli lost 3-2 against Al Nassr in their last game.
  • Al Gharafa won 2-1 against Al Shamal in their last game.

Al Ahli vs Al Gharafa: Betting tips and odds

  • Tip 1: Al Ahli to win – 1.70 by Stake
  • Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.82 by 1XBET
  • Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.5 – 1.65 by Stake

Injury and Team news:

Abdullah Otayf and Alexsander will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Al Gharafa on the other hand will be without the likes of Mostafa Essam, Saifeldeen Fadlalla, Dame Traoré, Wajdi Kechrida, and Rodrigo.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 9

Al Ahli won: 3

Al Gharafa won: 3

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineup:

Al Ahli (4-2-3-1)

Mendy(GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibañez, Al Ammar; Kessié, Aljohani; Mahrez, Veiga, Galeno; Toney

Al Gharafa (4-2-3-1)

N’Diaye(GK); Yousif, Sano, Nani, Mayor; Díaz, Madibo; Brahimi, Sassi, Al Ganehi; Joselu

Match Prediction:

Both teams have a good chance of winning the game. However, Al Ahli are coming into this one as slight favourites due to their individual quality. Despite losing the last game, they are expected to bounce back with a win against Al Gharafa.

Prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Al Gharafa

Telecast details:

India – Fancode

UK – TBD

USA – Paramount+

Nigeria – beIN SPORTS CONNECT

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