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Al Wasl welcome Al Ahli at Zabeel Stadium in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday. Both sides will look to build on their early momentum following a bright start to their continental campaigns.
Al Wasl are upbeat about their chances of success at home after returning from Uzbekistan with a 1-0 win over Pakhtakor. There are eight rounds of matches to play in the league stage, with the top eight teams destined for the next stage – round of 16. Al Wasl will hope to get the best of the visitors to improve their chances.
Al-Imbrator are fourth in the West Region, tied on three points with three other teams. A win in this match could move them to the top spot. Al Wasl have honoured four matches in the 2024–25 UAE Pro League, winning twice, drawing once and losing once. They sit fourth on seven points – five behind the summit.
Al Ahli, meanwhile, struggled in their first game against Persepolis but achieved their objective of claiming maximum points following a 1-0 win. The visitors are about to face a real test as they travel to the United Arab Emirates for this clash. Al Wasl are stronger than Persepolis and will be playing at home
Al-Malaki have played five matches in the 2024–25 Saudi Pro League, winning two and losing two. They are seventh with seven points, trailing the leaders by eight points. Al Ahli, mwanwhile, suffered losses in their last two matches across competitions and are winless in five away matches.
Al Wasl vs Al Ahli Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides have met only two times, with Al Ahli winning once while the other game ended in a draw.
- Al Wasl have won four times and lost once in their last five home matches at home across competitions.
- Al Wasl are yet to progress beyond the group stage of this competition while Al Ahli have been runners-up twice.
- Al Ahli have drawn twice and lost thrice in their last five outings on the road across competitions.
- Al Wasl have won thrice and lost once in their last five matches, while Al Ahli have won twice and lost twice. Form Guide: Al Wasl – L-W-W-W-D; Al Ahli – L-L-W-W-D.
Al Wasl vs Al Ahli Prediction
Al Wasl are yet to prevail over the visitors. They have a new opportunity to prove their worth once again and, most importantly, on their backyard.
Al Ahli boast the quality and experience to handle such a crucial meeting, but they have been woeful recently on the trip.
Al Wasl come as the favourites based on their superior form and home advantage.
Prediction: Al Wasl 2-1 Al Ahli
Al Wasl vs Al Ahli Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Al Wasl
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Al Wasl to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Al Ahli to score - Yes
