Al Ain vs Al Ahli Prediction and Betting Tips

Al Ain vs Al Ahli Prediction and Betting Tips | November 25, 2024

Modified Nov 24, 2024 17:09 GMT

Umm Salal Sc v Al-Ahli Sc -Ooredoo Stars League Qatar - Source: Getty — Al Ahli have won all four games in the Champions League. (PC: Getty Images)

Al Ain and Al Ahli lock horns at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Monday in matchday five of the AFC Champions League. Sitting rock-bottom in the standings with a solitary point from four games, Al Ain are looking to pick up their first win of the campaign.

They began with a 1-1 draw with Qatari side Al Sadd before losing their next three games, including a crushing 5-1 loss to Saudi giants Al-Nassr in their most recent outing in the competition.

However, on Thursday, the Abu Dhabi outfit sealed a big league win that should give them some confidence before Monday's game. The Boss oversaw a 4-2 thumping of Al Urooba in the UAE Pro League, something they will look to replicate.

Al-Ahli, though, are a different kettle of fish. The Saudi Pro League giants have a 100% win record in the Champions League, having steamrolled their way through all four fixtures.

After conquering Persepolis, Al Wasl and Al-Rayyan, the Royals made mincemeat of Iraq's Al-Shorta in a 5-1 shellacking. Former Liverpool and Manchester City stars Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez bagged braces. Since then, Matthias Jaissle's team have won twice more, both in the league.

Al Ain vs Al Ahli Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

There have been four clashes between the two sides, with Al Ahli going unbeaten, winning twice.
The two sides last met in 2017, and both their games in the Champions League group stage ended in a 2-2 stalemate.
The Royals are on a three-game winning run across competitions, while having won all four Champions League games.
Al Ain have won once in five games across competitions, although it came in their most recent outing: a 4-2 drubbing of Al Urooba.