Al Ahli vs Sharjah Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

Defending champions eye top spot with a win!

Footballing action returns to the Gateway to Mecca as the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah is gearing up to host the Matchweek 5 fixtures of the ACL Elite 2025-26, where defending champions Al Ahli take on Sharjah.

The reigning Asian champions have won three games out of four, and a win in the next game could take them to the top spot in Group B. They are led by German gaffer Matthias Jaissle, who has managed FC Red Bull Salzburg previously before making a move to Saudi.

The pioneers of UAE Football, Sharjah, must win the next game to solidify their spot in the top eight. They are placed eighth with 4 points. They are led by Serbian gaffer Milos Miojevic, who has won the UAE Pro League and President’s Cup with Al Wasl FC.

With ten men and a “super” spirit 💪AlAhli reaches 19 points ✅#AlAhli_AlQadsiah pic.twitter.com/AcUzPQmlIr

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) November 21, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
• Date: Monday, November 24
• Kick-off Time: 11:45 p.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

The African legend is a five-time English Premier League champion and was also part of the historic Leicester team that won it back in 2016. After rendering his services at the Etihad, he made a move to the Red Sea coastline in western Saudi Arabia with Al Ahli. He had scored thrice in four games so far.

Maro Katinic (Sharjah)

The Croatian defender will be tasked with the responsibility of keeping the Al Ahli strikers quiet and securing a sheet in the upcoming game. He has played for Dinamo before making a move to the cultural capital of the UAE with Sharjah FC. He has so far played three games in ACL Elite this season.

Match Facts

• These two sides will meet each other for the first time.
• Baniyas defeated Sharjah 4-1 in the previous game.
• Al Ahli are coming after a 2-1 win over Al Qadisiyah

Al Ahli Saudi vs Sharjah: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli to win the match
• Ivan Toney to score the first goal
• Al Ahli Saudi 2-0 Sharjah

Injury and Team News

Al Ahli have no injury concerns for the upcoming game.

Sharjah also have no injury concerns for the upcoming game.

Head-to-Head

These two sides will meet each other for the first time.

Predicted Lineups

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

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Sulaiman, Ibanez, Dams; Atangana, Kessie; Mahrez, Millot, Goncalves; Toney

Sharjah predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Al Hosani (GK); Aldhanhani, Katinic, Cho, Petrovic; Biro, Luazinho, Surour, Almherzi; Camara, Caio

Match Prediction

Al Ahli will be keen to extend their winning streak with a win over Sharjah. We expect the home side to pull a comfortable win in the next fixture.

Prediction: Al Ahli Saudi 2-0 Sharjah

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah

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