Al Ahli vs Kawasaki Frontale Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 final

The hosts are unbeaten in their ACL campaign this season.

Al Ahli are all set to battle Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 final. The high-stakes contest between the two teams will take place at the Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City.

Al Ahli have had a fantastic AFC Champions League Elite campaign this season. They are unbeaten in the tournament this season. They are coming in after defeating Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal in the previous round of the competition.

The hosts will be looking to continue with their form and grab their first-ever Champions League title.

Kawasaki Frontale emerged victorious against Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr in the ACL semi-final. It was a great performance by the Japanese side. It was a close contest, but they ended up as the better side in the end.

Al Ahli are in great form and which can be a problem for Kawasaki Frontale.

Kick-off:

• Location: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Inma Bank Stadium
• Date: Saturday, May 3
• Kick-off Time: 22:00 IST/ 16:30 GMT/ 11:30 ET/ 08:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Ahli: W-W-W-W-W

Kawasaki Frontale: D-L-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The 34-year-old is in great form for Al Ahli. Riyad Mahrez has eight goal involvements in the last five games in all competitions. In 12 AFC Champions League matches this season, Mahrez has scored nine goals.

He is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front.

An ELITE player on the ELITE stage9️⃣ Goals8️⃣ Assists#الأهلي_الهلال #ACLElite pic.twitter.com/oZjAZ8b0eJ

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) April 29, 2025

Tatsuya Ito (Kawasaki Frontale)

Tatsuya Ito played an important role for Kawasaki Frontale during the ACL Elite semi-final against Al Nassr. He got his side underway with an early goal and was constantly a threat to the opponent’s defence. Leading the attack from the right, Ito can cause some trouble to the opponent’s defence in the tournament’s final.

Match Facts

• This will be the first-ever meeting between the two sides.
• Al Ahli are on a five-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Kawasaki Frontale are on a two-match winning run.

Al Ahli vs Kawasaki Frontale: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli to win
• Riyad Mahrez to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

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

Kawasaki Frontale have all of their players fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

This is the first ever meeting between these sides. This surely sets things up for an epic and unpredictable final.

Predicted Lineups

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

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Alioski; Kessie, Aljohani; Mahrez, Firmino, Galeno; Toney

Kawasaki Frontale predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Yamaguchi (GK); Wermeskerker, Takai, Maruyama, Miura; Ito, Tachibanada, Yamamoto, Marcinho; Kanda, Ozeki

Match Prediction

Both teams deserve to be in the finals of the ACL Elite tournament because of their top performances. Al Ahli will be coming in as the favourites. They are likely to defeat Kawasaki Frontale in the AFC Champions League Elite final.

Prediction: Al Ahli 3-2 Kawasaki Frontale

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: beIN SPORTS

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