Al Hilal vs Al Ahli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 semifinal

This will be the third confrontation between the two sides this season.

Al Hilal are all set to host Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League 2024-25 semi-final. The intense clash between the two Saudi Pro League sides will take place at the Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City.

Al Hilal have shown some decent performances this season. Their form in the AFC Champions League Elite has been very good. They are undefeated in the tournament as of now.

In the quarter-final of the ACL, Jorge Jesus’ men dominated Gwnagju FC as they defeated them by a scoreline of 7-0 to prevail.

Recovery 🔋 pic.twitter.com/5lUvq0YdjW

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) April 26, 2025

Al Ahli have also not lost a single game in the ACL this season. They secured a semi-final spot in the tournament after easily defeating Buriram United in the previous round. They, however, can surely face a tough time against the Blue Waves.

Both Al Ahli and Al Hilal have secured a win each over the other this season. This is a high-stakes match. It will be interesting to see which team ends up as the better Saudi Pro League side.

Kick-off:

• Location: King Abdullah Sport City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Al Inma Bank Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, April 29
• Kick-off Time: 22:00 IST/ 16:30 GMT/ 11:30 ET/ 08:30 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Hilal: L-D-W-D-W

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

Players to Watch

Salem Al Dawsari (Al Hilal)

Salem Al Dawsari has done well for Al Hilal this season. In Al Hilal’s 7-0 win over Gwangju FC, the Saudi Arabian midfielder scored an important goal. He is going to play a crucial role for his side against Al Ahli.

He can control the midfield well and can also score goals. Jorge Jesus will expect another good performance from Salem Al Dawsari.

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring for Al Ahli in their previous AFC Champions League match against Buriram United. This gave his side a firing start to the contest, putting the opponents under pressure. The upcoming ACL Semi-final is going to be a tough clash for Al Ahli.

Riyad Mahrez will be looking to step up here.

Magician. 🪄 pic.twitter.com/tFRaG5kAkC

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

Match Facts

• Al Ahli are on a four-match winning run across all competitions.
• Al Hilal have won three of their last five matches against Al Ahli.
• None of the last five matches between the two sides ended in a draw.

Al Hilal vs Al Ahli: Betting Tips and Odds

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

Injury and Team News

Al Hilal have all their players ready and fit to be in action.

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 23

Al Hilal won: 11

Al Ahli won: 5

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

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

Bounou (GK); Cancelo, Al Tambakti, Koulibaly, Lodi; Neves, Milinkovic-Savic; Malcom, Leonardo, Al Dawsari; Mitrovic

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

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

Match Prediction

Although both sides are unbeaten in the ACL this season, it is likely to be Al Ahli who might emerge victorious over Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 semi-final.

Prediction: Al Hilal 1-2 Al Ahli

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Triller TV

Egypt: Bein sports

USA: Paramount+

Nigeria: beIN SPORTS

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