Al Ain vs Al Rayyan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The defending champions will host Al Rayyan in the upcoming ACL Elite fixture.

Al Ain will continue their title defence as they will face Al Rayyan in their next AFC Champions League 2024-25 Elite fixture at home on February 3. The ACL defending champions desperately need a win as they are still winless and are in the second-last spot in the Group B standings. Al Rayyan are in the seventh spot but they have been able to bag one win.

Al Ain are in a must-win situation here. They might not go to the next round even if they end up with a draw against Al Rayyan. The defending AFC Champions League Elite title holders were held to a draw in their last game. They have to get through Al Rayyan if they want to get to the next round in the ACL.

Al Rayyan were also held to draw in their last ACL Elite game. They will also be looking to secure three points but it is going to be a tough outing for Al Rayyan. The top eight teams from each group will make their way to the round of 16 in the AFC Champions League Elite. The race to get to the next round is heating up and all of the teams will be keen on securing three points for themselves.

Kick-off:

Monday, February 3, 07:30 PM IST

Location: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Form:

Al Ain: L-L-W-L-D

Al Rayyan: D-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Soufiane Rahimi (Al Ain)

The Moroccan forward has scored five goals in six ACL matches for the defending champions Al Ain. Soufiane Rahimi can be beneficial in their important upcoming game. The 28-year-old will play a crucial role in finding spaces between the opponent’s defence. In this must-win encounter, Soufiane Rahimi has to step up for his side and engrave his name on the scoresheet.

Roger Guedes (Al Rayyan)

The Brazil forward has been in good form as he has scored 13 goals across all competitions for Al Rayyan this season in 20 matches. Roger Guedes has scored a decent amount of goals and can turn out to become a danger for Al Ain’s defence in the upcoming ACL match. He can make a real difference by playing some attacking football for his side.

Match Facts

• The defending champions Al Ain are winless in the AFC Champions League 2024-25 campaign.
• Al Rayyan are coming after securing a 1-1 draw against Al Wasl in their last match of the competition.
• Al Ain have to win their next two matches in the tournament to get to the round of 16.

Al Ain vs Al Rayyan: Betting Tips and Prediction

• Match to end in a draw
• Goals under 2.5
• Roger Guedes to score a goal

Injury and Team News

Al Ain have all of their players ready for their must-win ACL Elite match against Al Rayyan.

Al Rayyan will be without the services of Ahmed Al-Minhali, Thiago Mendes, Adel Bader and Mostafa Osama Abouelela for their next fixture.

Head-to-Head

Al Ain and the Qatari side Al Rayyan are going to meet for the first team across all competitions.

Predicted Lineup

Al Ain predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Eisa (GK); Al-Ahbabi, Al-Hashemi, Autonne, Erik; Park; Rahimi, Traore, Palacios, Sanabria; Kodjo Fo Doh

Al Rayyan predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Habib (GK); Naji, Amaro, Garcia, Shehata; Surag, Mahajna, De Sart, Trezeguet; Guedes; Bareiro

Match Prediction

Looking at their current forms, both sides are going to secure a point each here. This result might harm Al Ain’s chance of going further.

Prediction: Al Ain 1-1 Al Rayyan

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

UK – TBD

USA – Paramount+

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