Al Ahli SC vs Al Gharafa Prediction 17.02.2025 | AFC Champions League
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- Competition: AFC Champions League - Matchweek 8
- Date: Monday, 17th, February 2025
- Kickoff: 18:00 UK / 19.00 CET
- Venue: King Abdullah Sports City (Jeddah)
Al Ahli SC will aim to wrap up the league phase of the tournament on a strong note when they host Al-Gharafa at King Abdullah Sports City on Monday.
While their title hopes in the Saudi Pro League may have been extinguished with a 14-point gap to leaders Al-Ittihad, Matthias Jaissle’s side has made a lasting impression on the continental stage, showcasing their strong desire to claim silverware and prove their worth against top-tier competition. From an available 21 points from their opening seven matches, Al Ahly SC have been almost unerring in the league stage, picking up 19 points in the process, thus completing the job of sealing their last-16 spot in the knockout round of the AFC Champions League.
While the Saudi side can calmly adjust their lineup and experiment with various tactical setups through rotations, Al-Gharafa does not have that luxury as they are still embroiled in a fierce battle for a spot in the knockout stages of Africa’s top club competition, with three spots still up for grabs. A narrow yet important 1-0 win over Uzbek rivals Pakhtakor earlier this month allowed the Cheetahs to edge into the upper ranks, but they will require a complete haul on the final day to seal their spot in the top eight of the league stage.
Al Ahli SC vs Al Gharafa Betting Tips : AH2 (+1.5)
While the Saudi team holds the favorite's mantle, having already sealed their place in the AFC Champions League knockout rounds, they may mix things up on the final matchday by rotating their squad, presenting Al-Gharafa with an opportunity to capitalize and keep the match close until the final whistle. Historically, Al-Ahli SC have struggled to find a way to victory against the Cheetahs, doing so just once in their last six competitive meetings, with the last three going without a winner. Led by former Real Madrid forward Joselu, motivated Al-Gharafa should put up another stubborn display, enough to take some points from this away game on Saudi soil and ensure their place in the tournament's elimination stage.
Al Ahli vs Al Gharafa Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Al Ahli
1 : 1
Al Gharafa
AFC Champions League Elite
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Al Gharafa
1 : 1
Al Ahli
AFC Champions League Elite
Al Ahli SC team news
Given that league action awaits them in a few days and with a place in the knockout round of the Champions League already locked, coach Matthias Jaissle could give a chance to the reserves in Monday's final contest.
However, Alexsander and Abdullah Otayf will not be able to help their team, because they are dealing with serious injuries, due to which they are not known to return to the field.
Last matches of Al Ahli
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Al Ahli
2 : 3
Al Nassr
Pro League
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Al Ahli
2 : 0
Al Fateh
Pro League
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Al Sadd
1 : 3
Al Ahli
AFC Champions League Elite
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Al Orubah
0 : 2
Al Ahli
Pro League
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Al Ahli
5 : 0
Al Riyadh
Pro League
Al Ahli lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Edouard Mendy
Defenders
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32
Matteo Dams
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3
Roger Ibañez
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28
Merih Demiral
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27
Ali Majrashi
Midfielders
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24
Gabri Veiga
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30
Ziyad Al-Johani
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9
Firas Al-Buraikan
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10
Roberto Firmino
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7
Riyad Mahrez
Forwards
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99
Ivan Toney
Al Gharafa team news
As for Al Gharafa, they have a longer list of unavailable players and none of Dame Traore, Mostafa Essam, Saifeldeen Fadlalla, Wajdi Kechrid and striker Rodrigo will be available for selection due to injuries.
Given that he has no right to perform in domestic actions, former PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico is ready to return to the goal in continental action.
Last matches of Al Gharafa
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Al Shamal
1 : 2
Al Gharafa
Stars League
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Al Gharafa
1 : 0
Pakhtakor
AFC Champions League Elite
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Al Rayyan
2 : 2
Al Gharafa
Stars League
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Al Gharafa
2 : 0
Al Ahli
Stars League
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Al Gharafa
1 : 2
Slovan Bratislava
Club Friendlies 3
Al Gharafa lineup
Goalkeeper
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15
Sergio Rico
Defenders
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99
Jamal Hamed
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32
Matías Nani
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42
Seydou Sano
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2
Abdullah Yousef
Midfielders
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29
Fabricio Díaz
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24
Aron Gunnarsson
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8
Yacine Brahimi
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31
Ferjani Sassi
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80
Ahmed Al-Ganehi
Forwards
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9
Joselu
4 Reasons why we expect AH2 (+1.5)
- Al Ahli SC have already secured their last-16 spot in the AFC Champions League ahead of the final day of the group stage.
- Al Ahli SC come into this contest from a 2-3 loss to Al Nassr Riyadh at home.
- Al-Gharafa have put together an unbeaten streak of four matches (W3 D1).
- Al-Gharafa and Al Ahli SC have played three consecutive matches without a winner.
Main prediction Al Ahli - Al Gharafa
AH2 (+1.5)
Best Odds:
1xBet
2.22
Additional predictions
Al Ahli & Al Gharafa current standing in AFC Champions League Elite
| West | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Hilal | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 26 - 7 | +19 | 22 |
| 2 | Al Ahli | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 21 - 8 | +13 | 22 |
| 3 | Al Nassr | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 - 6 | +11 | 17 |
| 4 | Al Sadd | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 - 9 | +1 | 12 |
| 5 | Al Wasl | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 - 12 | -4 | 11 |
| 6 | Esteghlal | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 - 9 | -1 | 9 |
| 7 | Al Rayyan | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 - 12 | -4 | 8 |
| 8 | Pakhtakor | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 - 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 9 | Persepolis | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 - 10 | -4 | 7 |
| 10 | Al Gharafa | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 - 18 | -8 | 7 |
| 11 | Al Shorta | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 - 17 | -10 | 6 |
| 12 | Al Ain | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 11 - 22 | -11 | 2 |