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

Five points seperate the two sides on the points table

Matchday four of the AFC Champions League Elite will take us to the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, where Al Sadd will host Al Ahli in a must-watch game. The home side lost 3-1 against Al Hilal on matchday three of this competition. They are currently placed ninth in Group B with two points from their opening three games.

Ahli, on the other hand, started their campaign with a convincing 4-2 win over Nasaf at home. They followed that victory with a draw and a win on matchday two and three, respectively. Al Ahli have accumulated seven points from their opening three games and are sitting in the second spot, just behind Al Hilal.

Kick-off:

• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Stadium: Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
• Date and Kickoff time: Nov 4 – 09:30 pm IST/04:00 pm GMT/12:00 pm ET/09:00 am PT
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Al Sadd (in all competitions): W-L-L-L-L

Al Ahli (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-D

Players to watch out for:

Akram Afif (Al Sadd)

Akram Afif has arguably been the best attacker for Al Sadd this season. He is versatile and can either play as a left-winger or up top as a striker. His technical ability on the ball and his playmaking are excellent. He strikes the ball very well as well and will be key for Al Sadd against the defending champions, Al Ahli.

Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli)

The former Manchester City player has scored two goals and registered six assists in all competitions this season. Riyad Mahrez is technically gifted and is very dynamic with his dribbling. The Algerian is also very creative and has the ability to find his teammates in good goalscoring positions. He will be given the responsibility of taking Ahli over the line against Al Sadd.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 3-1 win for Ahli.
• Al Sadd won 5-1 against Al Rayyan in their last game.
• Ahli played a 1-1 draw against Al Riyadh in their last game.

Al Sadd vs Al Ahli: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Al Ahli to win – 1.76 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – 1.19 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5 – 1.57 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Al Sadd will have Youcef Atal unavailable due to his leg injury.

Ahli will be without the likes of Abdullah Otayf, Galeno, and Valentin Atangana for their clash against Al Sadd.

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Head to Head:

Total matches: 7

Al Sadd: 3

Al Ahli: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups:

Al Sadd (4-2-3-1)

Barsham(GK); Wadd, Saiss, Khoukhi, Miguel; Claudinho, Camara; Afif, Firmino, Giovani; Mújica

Al Ahli (4-2-3-1)

Mendy(GK); Dams, Atangana, Demiral, Majrashi; Kessié, Hamed; Gonçalves, Millot, Mahrez, Toney

Match Prediction:

Al Ahli are expected to come out as winners against Al Sadd.

Prediction: Al Sadd 1-2 Al Ahli

Telecast details:

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

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