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

Doha gears up to host the reigning Asian champions.

The Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar, gears up to host the ACL Elite fixture between Al Duhail and Al Ahli.

Al Duhail suffered a defeat against Al Hilal in the opening matchweek of ACL Elite. They are led by Algerian gaffer Djamel Belmadi, who has previously won the AFCON 2019 with the Algeria national team. As continental football returns to Doha, Al Duhail will be eager to pull an upset against the Saudi giants.

Al Ahli are the reigning champions of ACL Elite. They kick-started their title defence with a big win over Nasaf in the previous game and will be keen to extend their winning streak. They are led by German gaffer Matthias Jaissle, who has previously been at the managerial helm for Hoffenheim and RB Salzburg.

Touchdown Qatar 🛬🇶🇦#AlAhli pic.twitter.com/VoFoAbiJX6

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) September 26, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Stadium: Lusail Stadium, Doha
• Date: Monday, September 29
• Kick-off Time: 11:45 p.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

المباراة القادمة Next Match ⚽️❤️#الدحيل | #دوري_أبطال_آسيا_للنخبة pic.twitter.com/xOoVytuPLJ

— Al Duhail SC | نادي الدحيل (@DuhailSC) September 27, 2025

Players to Watch

Krzysztof Piatek (Al Duhail)

The 30-year-old Polish striker has played for teams like Genoa, AC Milan and Fiorentina before making a switch to Asian football. He recently signed for Qatari outfit Al Duhail. His wide experience and goal-scoring abilities will be key for Al Duhail.

مستر هاتريــــك 3⃣🔥#الدحيل | #دوري_نجوم_بنك_الدوحة pic.twitter.com/tGk7johTQ0

— Al Duhail SC | نادي الدحيل (@DuhailSC) September 12, 2025

Eduardo Mendy (Al Ahli)

The Senegalese captain of Al Ahli, Mendy, has been a solid presence between the sticks. He has played for teams like Reims, Rennes and also won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 before joining the Saudi club.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar
• Al Ahli are the reigning ACL Champions
• Al Duhail are coming after a defeat to Al Hilal

Al Duhail vs Al Ahli: Betting Tips and Odds

• The away team to win the match
• Ivan Toney to score the first goal
• Al Duhail 0-2 Al Ahli

Injury and Team News

Al Duhail are expected to miss out on the services of Tuta and Diallo in the next game.

Al Ahli will miss Otayf in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches – 2

Al Duhail won – 0

Al Ahli won – 0

Draws – 2

Predicted Lineups

Al Duhail predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Zakaria (GK); Sabali, Al Rawi, Castelleto, Aymen, Ahmed; Bourigeaud, Boudiaf, Alberto; Piatek, Boulbina

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

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Dams; Aljohani, Kessie; Mahrez, Millot, al Buraikan; Toney

Match Prediction

Al Duhail will definitely give a tough fight to Al Ahli, but we expect the away side to walk away with all three points from this game.

Prediction: Al Duhail 0-2 Al Ahli

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah

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