Preview: Al-Wahda vs Al Ahli Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26
Two of the three meetings between these clubs have ended in a draw.
Al Wahda FC are all set to lock horns with Al Ahli for their round 7 group stage contest of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League. Al Nahyan Stadium will witness this interesting contest between these clubs.
The Knights of Mecca will be at home and they will be keen to use it to their advantage. They have not been in the best of form recently and are likely to struggle in their upcoming contest as well. The UAE Pro League side Al Wahda FC have won four of their six ACL Elite matches this season.
The Royals have been on a positive run of form and will be gunning for yet another win. They have been performing well and will be keen to continue their positive run of form. Al Ahli have also secured four wins in the AFC Champions League Elite this season and are in third place on the Group B points table.
Kick-off:
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Stadium: Al Nahyan Stadium
- Date: Monday, February 9
- Kick-off time: 07:15 p.m. IST/ 01:45 p.m. GMT/ 08:45 a.m. ET/ 05:45 a.m. PT
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In Use
Form:
Al Wahda: D-D-W-L-D
Al Ahli: W-W-W-D-W
Players to Watch
Dusan Tadic (Al Wahda)
Dusan Tadic will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the Royals. He is going to play an important role in the final third for Al Wahda FC and will be keen to put in a top performance. In six AFC Champions League games this season, he has four goal contributions.
Ivan Toney (Al Ahli)
The 29-year-old continues his goal-scoring run for Al Ahli Saudi and is yet again going to play a crucial part in the attacking front. Ivan Toney has scored eight goals in his last five appearances for his team and will be eager to find the net yet again. He is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
Match Facts
- Al Ahli are undefeated in their last 10 matches.
- Al Wahda have only secured one win in their last five attempts.
- The Knights of Mecca are undefeated against the Royals.
Al Wahda vs Al Ahli: Betting Tips and Odds
- Al Ahli to win
- Ivan Toney to score
- Goals over 3.5
Injury and Team News
Al Wahda FC will miss out on the services of Mohamed Al Shamsi. He is suspended.
Merih Demiral is not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad due to his fitness issues.
Head-to-Head
Tota matches: 3
Al Wahda won: 1
Al Ahli won: 0
Draws: 2
Predicted Lineups
Al Wahda predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Ammar (GK); De Oliveira, Pimenta, Ivkovic, Canedo; Diarra, Jadsom, Al-Menhali, Kruspzky; Tadic, Canedo
Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Mendy (GK); Yousef, Hamidou, Ibanez, Dams; Aljohani, Kessie; Mahrez, Goncalves, Galeno; Toney
Match Prediction
Both of these clubs will be gunning for a win, but Al Ahli Saudi are likely to defeat Al Wahda FC in their upcoming AFC Champions League clash.
Prediction: Al Wahda 1-3 Al Ahli
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports
Australia: Paramount+
When and where is Al Wahda vs Al Ahli AFC Elite match?
Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Kick-off is scheduled for 07:15 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch ACL Elite in India?
The match can be viewed live on FanCode in India.
Where and how to watch ACL Elite in Saudi Arabia?
Thmanyah and beIN Sports can be used to watch all the games live.
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