Preview: Machida Zelvia vs Al Ittihad Prediction, odds, where to watch, time | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 quarter-final

These clubs have never faced each other before.

Machida Zelvia are all set to have a face-off against Al Ittihad in what is going to be their quarterfinal contest of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite. The Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium is going to witness this interesting clash between these clubs.

The Go Kuroda-led side are not on their best run of form at the moment. In their previous round of the ACL Elite, they secured a win against Gangwon FC to seal the quarterfinal spot. Since then, Zelvia have not been very consistent with their performances.

Football Club Machida Zelvia will be looking to work on their strategy. The upcoming outing is not going to be an easy one for them.

Al Ittihad have performed decently in their last three matches. Overall, they haven’t put in top efforts this season. Their performances in the Saudi Pro League have been average, but they will be eager to build momentum now.

The Tigers edged past Al Wahda in their last AFC Champions League Elite fixture, which also helped them secure a spot in the last eight. Sérgio Conceição’s men will only be looking to extend their winning run now.

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium
• Date: Friday, April 17
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 PM IST/ 06:00 PM GMT/ 01:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Zelvia: W-D-L-D-W

Al Ittihad: L-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Yuki Soma (Machida Zelvia)

Yuki Soma will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance in the upcoming fixture. In 10 ACL Elite appearances of the ongoing campaign, he has scored three goals and will now be looking to add more to his tally.

Fabinho (Al Ittihad)

Fabinho is going to be one of the main men in the squad for Al Ittihad. He is coming in after scoring a match-winning goal for the Tigers in their previous game. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, he is going to be a constant threat to Zelvia.

The 32-year-old has scored two goals in the AFC Champions League Elite this season.

A captain who never misses from the spot ⚽️🤩 pic.twitter.com/MDsTUj4rFH

— Al-Ittihad Club (@ittihad_en) April 14, 2026

Match Facts

• Machida Zelvia have only secured one win in their last three matches.
• Al Ittihad have two wins to their name in their last three fixtures.
• This is going to be the first-ever outing between these clubs.

Zelvia vs Al Ittihad: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Ittihad to win @5/6 BetTom
• Youssef En Nesyri to score @15/8 888sport
• Goals under 3.5 @3/13 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Machida Zelvia are going to have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Saad Al Mousa might miss out on Al Ittihad due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 0

Zelvia won: 0

Al Ittihad won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Machida Zelvia predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Tani (GK); Mochizuki, Shoji, Nakayama; Nakamura, Shirasaki, Lavi, Hayashi; Sento, Soma; Yengi

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

Rajkovic (GK); Al-Shanqiti, Keller, Mahbub, Mitaj; Pereira, Fabinho; Diaby, Aouar, Bergwijn; En-Nesyri

Match Prediction

Football Club Machida Zelvia lack consistency at the moment, and this can become a problem for them. At the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium, the Tigers are not going to be an easy side to beat.

Al Ittihad are likely to come out on top with a win in their upcoming AFC Champions League Elite match.

Prediction: Zelvia 1-2 Al Ittihad

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

Australia: Paramount+

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