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Al Wasl and Al Rayyan will face off at the Zabeel Stadium on Monday for their clash in the AFC Champions League, as the race for the last 16 heats up. With 10 points from five games, Al Wasl are in fourth position in the Group B table and well in contention to reach the knockout stages of the competition.
Their progression hopes were consolidated with a 3-1 victory away to Al-Shorta last week, courtesy of two late penalties from Fabio Lima and Nicolas Gimenez.
Another win this week would mean one foot in the next round, but it won't be straightforward against Al Rayyan, who are also fighting to remain in the race for the last 16.
The Qatari side are just two places adrift of Al Wasl, having accrued six points fewer. Their only win of the Asian showpiece so far this season has been a slender 1-0 victory away to Pakhator, courtesy of a 51st-minute strike from Hazem Shehata.
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It ended a run of three consecutive defeats in the competition before the Lions secured another point in their 1-1 draw with Persepolis last week.
Al Wasl vs Al Rayyan Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first official clash between the two sides in history.
- Al Rayyan have faced a side from the United Arab Emirates on 22 occasions in their history, winning only six times and losing on 14 occasions.
- The Lions are winless in their last four games across all competitions, losing thrice and drawing once.
- Al Wasl are unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions, winning only thrice.
- The Cheetahs have faced a Qatari side on four occasions, winning just once: a 2-1 victory away to Al-Gharafa earlier this season in the AFC Champions League.
Al Wasl vs Al Rayyan Prediction
Al Rayyan have enjoyed a good run in the Champions League so far, and will be eager to cement their place in the round of 16. Al Wasl have shown improvement of late, and could give their rivals a tough run for their money.
The Qatari side should be able to prevail in this encounter.
Prediction: Al Wasl 1-2 Al Rayyan
Al Wasl vs Al Rayyan Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Al Rayyan to win
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
