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Al Ain and Al Hilal will battle for three points in an AFC Champions League Elite clash on Monday (October 21st). The home side will be looking to build on their comfortable 4-0 away victory over Hatta in the UAE President's Cup on Thursday.
Mateo Sanabria put them ahead in the 31st minute while Matias Segovia, Kodjo Laba and Gino Infantino scored second-half goals to complete the rout.
Al Hilal, meanwhile, saw off Al Feiha with a comfortable 3-0 home win in the Saudi Pro League. Marcos Leonardo, Salem Al Dawsari and Mohammed Al Qahtani scored a goal each to guide their side to victory.
The Blues Waves will turn their focus to the continent, where their last game saw them claim a 5-0 home win over Al Shorta. Al Ain fell to a 4-2 defeat away to Al Gharafa.
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The loss left them in 10th spot in the table with one point to show for their efforts in two games. Al Hilal lead the way at the summit on six points.
Al Ain vs Al Hilal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Al Hilal have seven wins from 14 head-to-head games. Al Ain were victorious five times while two games ended in draws.
- Their most recent clash came in the semifinal of the AFC Champions League last season when Al Ain advanced with a 5-4 aggregate win en route to lifting the trophy.
- Nine of Al Ain's last 10 games across competitions, including each of the last five, have produced three goals or more.
- Al Hilal have won their 12 games across all competitions this season.
- Al Hilal have scored at least two goals in nine of their last 10 competitive games.
Al Ain vs Al Hilal Prediction
Al Ain are the defending champions in this tournament but their defense has not gone according to plan. Hernan Crespo's side are still seeking their first win of the competition.
Al Hilal are the favorites to go all the way. However, despite being the favorites, they will still be smarting from their defeat in the penultimate stage last season.
We are backing the visitors to claim a comfortable victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Al Ain 1-3 Al Hilal
Al Ain vs Al Hilal Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Al Hilal to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Al Hilal to score over 1.5 goals
