Preview: Shabab Al-Ahli vs Al Hilal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of the Blue Waves.

Shabab Al Ahli are all set to battle it out against Al Hilal for their round 7 group stage fixture of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite. This contest is all set to take place at the Rashid Stadium.

The UAE Pro League side have performed well in their recent games and will be ready to put up a strong fight against Al Hilal. They will be at home for their upcoming ACL Elite fixture and this is going to be another advantage for them. Shabab Al Ahli have secured three wins in their six Asian competition games.

Al Hilal are on top run of form and will be looking to continue with that. They are at the top of the Group B table of the AFC Champions League Elite. The Blue Waves will be keen to keep their 100% winning run in the competition this season. Despite being away from home, they will be fully confident for their upcoming outing.

Kick-off:

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Stadium: Rashid Stadium
• Date: Monday, February 9
• Kick-off time: 09:30 p.m. IST/ 04:00 p.m. GMT/ 11:00 a.m. ET/ 08:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form:

Shabab Al Ahli: W-W-W-W-W

Al Hilal: W-D-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Fede Cartabia (Shabab Al Ahli)

Fede Cartabia is going to be an important aspect of the squad for the UAE Pro League side Shabab Al Ahli. He can control the midfield well and is also capable of scoring goals. Cartabia is going to help his team from the right flank. He will be looking to step up his game so that he can be useful against the Blue Waves.

Karim Benzema (Al Hilal)

Karim Benzema makes a mark on his debut for Al Hilal. He is coming in after scoring a sensational hat-trick in the previous league game against Al Okhdood. The 38-year-old is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front for his side and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

No introduction needed 🤷‍♂️@Benzema … Hat-trick on debut 💙☝️ pic.twitter.com/vAgbF5kCAq

— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) February 6, 2026

Match Facts

• Shabab Al Ahli are on a five-match winning streak.
• Al Hilal are undefeated in their last 29 games.
• Three of the four meetings between these clubs have ended in favour of the Blue Waves.

Shabab Al Ahli vs Al Hilal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Al Hilal to win
• Karim Benzema to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Shabab Al Ahli will miss out on the services of Sardar Azmoun. He is injured.

Yusuf Akcicek is likely to sit out for Al Hilal due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Shabab Al Ahli won: 1

Al Hilal won: 3

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Shabab Al Ahli predicted lineup (4-4-1-1)

Al Meqebaali (GK); Santos, Planic, Renan, Seifi; Cartabia, Alvarez, Cascardo, Bala; Cesar; Lima

Al Hilal predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Bounou (GK); Al Yami, Lajami, Koulibaly, Hernandez; Milinkovic-Savic, Neves, Kanno; Malcom, Benzema, Aldawsari

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting game between these clubs, but Al Hilal are likely to outplay Shabab Al Ahli in their upcoming AFC Champions League clash.

Prediction: Shabab Al Ahli 0-4 Al Hilal

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

Saudi Arabia: Thmanyah, beIN Sports

Australia: Paramount+

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