Al Ahli vs Buriram United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25

These sides are going to meet for the first time.

Al Ahli are all set to battle Buriram United in the AFC Champions League 2024-25 Elite quarter-final. The high-stakes ACL fixture will take place at the Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City.

Al Ahli have shown better performances in the AFC Champions League Elite than in the Saudi Pro League this season. They finished in second place in Group B and are coming in after easily taking down Al Rayyan in the round of 16 of the ACL competition. Ahli Saudi will be facing a new challenge and it will be interesting to see how they perform.

Buriram United came up with some average performances and finished sixth in the Group A points table. They are going to face a tough challenge in the name of Al Ahli as the Saudi Pro League side are in decent form. The Thai Premier League side, Buriram United, will be under some pressure and will be looking to give their all.

Together 💚 pic.twitter.com/5sDC63q0YU

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) April 22, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City
• Date: Saturday, April 26
• Kick-off Time: 22:00 IST/ 16:30 GMT/ 11:30 ET/ 08:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ahli: L-D-W-W-W

Buriram United: W-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The 34-year-old Algerian forward is the top goal-getter for Al Ahli Saudi in the AFC Champions League Elite this season. Leading the attack from the right, Riyad Mahrez can help his side in the attacking front by assisting the fellow teammates and scoring goals. He has scored eight goals in 10 ACL games this season.

Perfection 👌 pic.twitter.com/OjXe6oJN98

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) April 22, 2025

Bissoli (Buriram United)

Bissoli will be leading the attacking front for Buriram United yet again. He is going to play a crucial role in the high-stakes ACL elite clash. The Brazilian forward will be looking to step up here and can help his side by scoring some goals. He has scored four goals in 10 games of the tournament.

Match Facts

• Ahli are on a three-match winning streak.
• Buriram United are on a two-match losing streak.
• Buriram United have won only one of their last five ACL matches.

Al Ahli vs Buriram United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli to win @1/6 Ladbrokes
• Goals over 3.5 @20/23 Betfair Sportsbook
• Riyad Mahrez to score

Injury and Team News

Ahli will be without the services of Saad Balobaid as he is injured.

Buriram United have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first ever confrontation between Al Ahli and Buriram United.

Predicted Lineups

Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Sulaiman; Kessie, Aljohani; Mahrez, Veiga, Galeno; Toney

Buriram United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Etheridge (GK); Go, Dougall, Good; Cools, Zulj, Causic, Crispim; Mueanta, Bissoli; Boakye

Match Prediction

It is going to be an intense fixture between the two sides. Al Ahli Saudi are likely to emerge as the winners in their upcoming AFC Champions League Elite clash against Buriram United.

Prediction: Al Ahli 4-0 Buriram United

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: beIN SPORTS

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