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Al Ahli and Esteghlal trade tackles in an AFC Champions League Elite fixture on Monday at the King Abdullah Sports City.
The hosts are coming off a narrow 1-0 home win over Al Wehda in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. Riyad Mahrez broke the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half, and his goal proved to be the difference between the two sides. The Jeddah outfit now shift their focus to the continent, where their last game saw them claim a 2-1 win at Al Ain last week.
Esteghlal, meanwhile, were held to a goalless home draw by Uzbekistani outfit Pakhtakor. The stalemate left them in seventh spot in the points table with four points after five games, while Al Ahli lead the way at the summit with maximum points from five outings.
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Al Ahli vs Esteghlal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Esteghlal have four wins from six previous head-to-head games with Al Ahli, who have been victorious once.
- That stalemate came in their most recent clash in April 2021, when they canceled each other out in a goalless draw in the AFC Champions League.
- Five of their six head-to-head games have produced at least three goals.
- Six of Esteghlal’s last seven games, including the last four, have seen one side fail to score.
- Al Ahli have won their last five games.
- Five of Ahli’s last seven games across competitions have produced less than three goals.
Al Ahli vs Esteghlal Prediction
Al Ahli have had a lukewarm domestic campaign as they sit sixth in the Saudi Pro League. However, things are more upbeat for Matthias Jessle’s side on the continent, where they are the only side with a 100% record after five games.
Esteghlal, for their part, are inside the qualification spots for the knockouts. They will also be more well-rested than their hosts, having not been in action since last week. Hence, expect the hosts to claim a narrow win and also keep a clean sheet.
Prediction: Al Ahli 1-0 Esteghlal
Al Ahli vs Esteghlal Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Al Ahli to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score: No
Tip 3 - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Highest scoring half: Second half
