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

This will be the first-ever encounter between them.

Al Rayyan are all set to host Al Ahli Saudi in the AFC Champions League 2024-25 round of 16 first leg. This is going to be one interesting contest. The hosts ended their group stage run in seventh place and booked their place for the last 16. The visitors on the other hand finished in the second spot in Group B.

Al Rayyan will be at home but the pressure will be on them as the visiting team has done well. Al Rayyan won a couple of matches during the group stage out of the eight ACL matches. They lost four games and a couple of their contests ended in a draw as well.

Al Ahli will be away from home. They will be feeling confident as they have managed to do well in the ACL this season. The coming contest might seem like an easy one for them, but it will not be.

Kick-off:

• Location: Al Rayyan, Qatar
• Stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, March 4
• Kick-off Time: 23:30 IST/ 18:00 GMT/ 13:00 ET/ 10:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Al Rayyan: W-L-L-W-W

Al Ahli: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Roger Guedes (Al Rayyan)

The Qatari side Al Rayyan will have to step up if they want to stand a chance here. Roger Guedes has scored three goals in eight ACL matches for his side. He will have to link up with other players by building up some aggressive plays to make a difference.

Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli)

Leading the attack from the right side, Riyad Mahrez is going to play a crucial role for his team in the attacking front once again. They are going to play some dominating football and Mahrez is going to play a major role in that. He is also one of the top scorers in ACL for his side.

Elite performances in the Elite tournament Riyad Mahrez 🔥🪄#الأهلي_العين#ACLElite pic.twitter.com/2aChfXulu0

— Al-Ahli Saudi Club (@ALAHLI_FCEN) November 25, 2024

Match Facts

• Al Rayyan and Al Ahli Saudi are going to face one another for the very first time.
• Al Ahli are undefeated in the AFC Champions League Elite in the ongoing season.
• The visitors are on a four-match winning streak across all competitions.

Al Rayyan vs Al Ahli: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ahli to win
• Goals over 3.5
• Ivan Toney to score

Injury and Team News

Al Rayyan have all their players ready and fit to play in their upcoming ACL encounter.

Saad Balobaid is injured and will not be a part of Al Ahli squad.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Al Rayyan won: 0

Al Ahli won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Paulo Victor (GK); Naji, Fonseca Amaro, Garcia, Shehata; De Sart, Mendes; Surag, Guedes, Trezeguet; Bareiro

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

Mendy (GK); Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Sulaiman; Kessie, Aljohani; Mahrez, Veiga, Galeno; Toney

Match Prediction

Al Ahli Saudi are a strong side as compared to Al Rayyan. The visitors might end up as the winners, which might give them an advantage going into the AFC Champions League round of 16 second leg.

Prediction: Al Rayyan 1-3 Al Ahli

Telecast Details

India: Fancode, Sports 18

UK: Triller TV

Egypt – Bein sports

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