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Al-Ahli host Abha at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Tuesday (October 31) in the Round of 16 of the King Cup of Champions.
The Royals are coming off a 3-1 loss to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, their first top-flight defeat in four games.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Aleksandar Mitrovic put Al-Hilal 2-0 up before half-time before Allan Saint-Maximin pulled one back early into the second half.
In the closing stages, an own goal from Roger Ibanez restored Al-Hilal's two-goal lead as Matthias Jaissle's side suffered their third defeat of the season.
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Al-Ahli overcame Al-Ain in the last round of the cup. A brace from Feras Albrikan coupled with a strike from Sumayhan Al-Nabit put them 3-0 up in the first half, but a late double from Ailton Soares was too little too late.
Abha, meanwhile, have struggled this season, winning just thrice in 11 games, including a 2-1 win over Al-Shabab in their most recent clash.
With 10 points, Zaeem Al-Janoub are languishing in 15th in the league table, with only Al-Akhdoud, Al-Hazm and Al-Raed accruing fewer points.
In the last round of the cup, Abha beat Hajer Club 1-0 at home, with Ahmed Abdu Jaber scoring in the 93rd minute.
Al-Ahli vs Abha Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 12 clashes between the two sides, with Al-Ahli winning six and losing twice.
- Abha's two wins over Al-Ahli have come in their last five games: 2-1 in September 2020 and 2-0 in November 2021.
- Al-Ahli are winless in three games with Abha.
- The two teams meet for the first time since May 2022 when they drew 1-1 in the Saudi Pro League.
- Al-Ahli's Allen Saint-Maximin is looking to score in his third straight game across competitions.
Al-Ahli vs Abha Prediction
Al-Ahli have struggled in the fixture recently, but this is a different side now.
With a few marquee signings like Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and Franck Kessie, the Royals are much stronger on paper and should see off their struggling visitors.
Prediction: Al-Ahli 2-1 Abha
Al-Ahli vs Abha Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Al-Ahli
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
