Preview: Al Ahli vs Shabab Al Ahli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

Three points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday eight of the AFC Champions League Elite will take us to the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium, where Al Ahli will host Shabab Al Ahli in an enthralling game. The home side drew 0-0 against Al Wahda on the previous matchday of this competition. They are currently in second spot on Group B with 14 points from their opening seven games.

Shabab AlAhli on the other hand, currently finds themselves at sixth spot in the points table. They have registered three wins,  two draws, and two losses in their opening seven matches. Shabab Al Ahli played a 0-0 draw against Al Ahli in their previous game of this competition, and a game against Al Ahli will serve as a major test for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium
• Date and Kick-off time: Feb 16 – 09:30 pm IST/04:30 pm GMT/12:30 pm ET/09:30 am PT
• Referee: Not decided
• VAR: In Use

Form:

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

Shabab AlAhli (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The former Manchester City player has scored four goals and registered seven 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.

Federico Cartabia (Shabab AlAhli)

The Argentine midfielder has arguably been the most consistent performer for his team this season. He is also their top scorer in the competition with three goals. In addition to his goalscoring ability, Cartabia is an amazing playmaker as well and possesses an elite passing range.

Match Facts:

• Al Ahli won the last game between these two teams on penalties.
• Al Ahli won 5-2 against Al Shabab in their last game.
• Shabab AlAhli played a 0-0 draw against Al Hilal in their last game.

Al Hilal vs Al Wahda: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Ahli to win – 1.33 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.42 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5 – 1.57 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Both teams will have their entire squads available for selection.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 3

Al Ahli won: 2

Shabab AlAhli won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups:

Al Ahli (4-3-3)

Mendy(GK); Al Hawsawi, Ibañez, Hamed, Majrashi; Millot, Kessié, Atangana; Galeno, Toney, Mahrez

Shabab AlAhli (4-2-3-1)

Almeqbaali(GK); Henrique, Renan, Planić, Kauan; Juma, Afagh; Bala, Maksimović, Eid; Marcelo

Match Prediction:

Al Ahli have an excellent record in this fixture, and they will be motivated to keep it going. With their home advantage and incredible attacking talent, they will be our favourites to clinch all three points.

Prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Shabab AlAhli

Telecast details:

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

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