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

Two Portuguese masterminds lock horns in the penultimate matchweek of ACL Elite.

King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah gears up to host the Matchweek 7 fixture of the AFC Champions League Elite, where reigning Saudi champions Al Ittihad take on Qatari outfit Al Gharafa.

Al Ittihad are just a point away from almost securing their berth in the next round of this competition. They are coming after a recent defeat to Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. They are led by Portuguese gaffer Sergio Conceicao, who has previously been at the managerial helm of teams like AC Milan and FC Porto.

It’s now or never for the Qatari giants as they find themselves a point behind the top eight spot. They have won just a solitary game in their last five ACL games. They are led by another Portuguese gaffer, Pedro Martins, who has previously coached teams like Olympiacos and Vitoria Guimaraes.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, February 10
• Kick-off Time: 11:45 p.m. IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

📸| You can start where you’re & change the ending. 👏 pic.twitter.com/AjtyhZ4zgO

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) February 7, 2026

Players to Watch

Danilo Pereira (Al Ittihad)

The Portuguese centre back has plied his trade with top European clubs like PSG, Parma and Porto before making a move to Jeddah in 2024. He played a crucial role in helping the Jeddah outfit to become the champions of Saudi Arabia and will be eyeing yet another clean sheet in the next game.

Fabricio Diaz (Al Gharafa)

The Uruguayan midfielder was part of Liverpool Montevideo before making a move to Qatar with Al Gharafa in 2023. He was part of the Uruguay U20 squad that won the FIFA U20 World Cup in 2023. He will be looking forward to finding the back of the net in the next game against Al Ittihad.

Match Facts

• Al Ittihad are coming after a defeat to Al Nassr recently.
• This will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides.
• Al Gharafa must win the next game to stay alive in the race for the playoffs.

Al Ittihad vs Al Gharafa: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win
• Moussa Diaby to score
• Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Gharafa

Injury and Team News

For the hosts: Steven Bergwijn and Al Jelaidan will be out for the next game alongside Al Obood and Al Ghamdi.

For the visitors: Dame Traore picked up a red card in the last ACL game and will be out.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides.

Predicted Lineups

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

Rajkovic (GK); Mitaj, Kadesh, Pereira, Al Shanqeeti; Doumbia, Fabinho; Al Julaydan, Aouar, Diaby; En Nesyri

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

N’Diaye (GK); Al Oui, Sano, Surag, Fadlalla; Diaz; Djalo, Gunnarsson, Coman, Brahimi; Hamed

Match Prediction

Al Ittihad will leave no stone unturned to make a comeback in the game and secure their berth in the knockout rounds. Given that the Qatari outfit must win the game to stay alive, we only expect a hard-fought, narrow win for the Jeddah team.

Prediction: Al Ittihad 1-0 Al Gharafa

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

Australia: Paramount+

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