Al Ahli vs Esteghlal Lineups, prediction, betting tips & odds

Al-Malaki will lock horns against the Capital Blues in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Al Ahli are in great form and are performing well, especially in the AFC Champions League Elite, where they have won all five fixtures till now. In the Saudi Pro League, they are sitting at the sixth place but surely they will look to get back up in the points table. Not only they are getting results but also playing some really good football under the German tactician Matthias Jaissle. They also won their fixture against Al Wehda by 1-0 and will be confident when they take on Esteghlal on Monday evening.

The Greatest. pic.twitter.com/JcdpdiYbxw

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) November 29, 2024

The Iranian giants Esteghlal are going through some tough times. Currently, they are 7th in the points table with 13 points out of 10 matches. A lot of issues are going off the pitch. Fans have shown their frustration through their protests even though the South African head coach Pitso Mosimane fully trusts his players and assured the fans that they will work to perform better in upcoming fixtures.

Facing Al Ahli away from home will be a difficult task. Surely they will have to give their best to get something positive from the match.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 2 Dec 2024 at 4:00 PM UK, 09:30 PM IST

Location: King Abdullah Sports City

Form

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

Esteghlal (in all competitions): D-W-L-L-L

Player to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

Mahrez‘s prominent offensive quality is his dribbling. He can dribble in 1v1 situations to go past opponents and create space for himself and others around him. Mahrez’s bravery in taking defenders on and forcing them to leave their positions is an approach that not only shows his willingness to help the team but also shows his positive approach to the game in terms of creativity.

The speed at which the Algerian can change direction allows him to manipulate the ball easily past opponents using different parts of his foot, depending on the assessment of the space around him as well as the positioning of his teammates.

Elite performances in the Elite tournament Riyad Mahrez 🔥🪄#الأهلي_العين#ACLElite pic.twitter.com/2aChfXulu0

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) November 25, 2024

Raphael Silva (Esteghlal)

The experienced Brazilian centre-back is an important part of the Esteghlal defence. Against Al Ahli’s fast and pacy wingers and forwards, his role will be crucial. Silva is known for his leadership at the back.

He is someone who consistently communicates with his teammates and rarely makes a wrong decision on the pitch. He is strong in duels and does not shy away from carrying the ball in the midfield to pass it to his teammates. Silva has to give his all to stop the likes of Mahrez and Ivan Toney.

Match Facts

• Their last meeting was a draw
• The average number of goals in meetings between Al Ahli and Esteghlal is 3.2
• Al Ahli have a winning streak of four matches

Al Ahli vs Esteghlal: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Al Ahli to win this fixture
• Tip 2 – Riyad Mahrez to score anytime
• Tip 3 – Goals scored under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Al Ahli will miss Robert Firmino for the upcoming match as he recently sustained a muscle injury. The rest of the players are fit and will be available for the match.

Mehdi Mehdipur, Mohammadi, Koushki and Kakuta all are injured and will not be available for Esteghlal.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 4

Al Ahli: 1

Esteghlal: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Al Ahli Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Yaslam; Kessie, Aljohani; Mahrez, Veiga, Buraikan; Toney

Esteghlal Predicted Lineup (5-4-1):

Hosseini (GK); Rezaeian, Fallah, Silva, Moradmand, Zakipour; Eslami, Rezavand, Ndong, Masharipov; Blanco

Match Prediction for Al Ahli vs Esteghlal

The team from Saudi Arabia are in great form and have some really good players. On the other hand, the Iranian team are facing issues on and off the pitch and are performing inconsistently. This will be an exciting fixture for sure. Most probably the home team will win this fixture.

Prediction: Al Ahli 2-0 Esteghlal

Telecast for Al Ahli vs Esteghlal

India: FanCode

UK: Triller TV

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: beIN Sports Connect

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