Al Ahli vs Persepolis prediction, odds & betting tips 16/09/2024

Al Ahli will host Persepolis in the first round of the new AFC Champions League season on Monday, 16 August.

Will the hosts secure the win as expected or will we see the guests surprise them? Read our Al Ahli vs Persepolis prediction if you want to learn more about this game.

Al Ahli vs Persepolis predictions: Hosts to win with goals on both sides

Key stats

• We saw both teams score in three of the previous five Al Ahli's matches across the board.
• Both teams have scored in two of the three games that Persepolis have played this season.
• Persepolis have only one win in three matches this season.

Correct score prediction: Al Ahli 2-1 Persepolis

These two teams have met four times before and while Persepolis have only lost once, this Al Ahli team is much better, at least on paper. That's why we expect the hosts to get a narrow win in this match, while also we can see both teams scoring.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ahli favoured to win

• HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.40%
• DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
• AWAY: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.70%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Looking at the Al Ahli vs Persepolis odds, we can expect to see that the hosts are the expected winners in this match and that's understandable since they're the better team on paper and hosting the game.

In any case, if you're looking for more of our reliable picks, check out these betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Persepolis with the advantage

Al Ahli and Persepolis have met four times before and all of their duels were in the AFC Champions League. Persepolis have won twice, Al Ahli once, and one game has ended in a draw.

AFC Champions League 22/04/19

Al Ahli Jeddah

2

Persepolis

1

AFC Champions League 09/04/19

Persepolis

2

Al Ahli Jeddah

0

AFC Champions League Qualification 12/09/17

Al Ahli Jeddah

1

Persepolis

3

AFC Champions League Qualification 22/08/17

Persepolis

2

Al Ahli Jeddah

2

Al Ahli preview: Hoping for a good start of the AFC Champions League

Since the start of the season, Al Ahli have notched one win, one draw, and one loss, so they've been pretty inconsistent so far. That being said, Al Ahli are one of the main favourites to go all the way in the new season of the AFC Champions League and they'll hope to start the competition with a win over a solid Persepolis team.

Predicted lineup: Mendy (GK), Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Al Hurayji, Al Johani, Kessie, Mahrez, Firmino, Veiga & Toney

AFC Champions League Elite 30/09/24

W

Al Wasl SC

0

Al Ahli Jeddah

2

Saudi Arabia Pro League 27/09/24

L

Al Qadisiya Al Khubar

1

Al Ahli Jeddah

0

Saudi Arabia Cup 23/09/24

L

Al Jandal

2

Al Ahli Jeddah

1

Saudi Arabia Pro League 20/09/24

W

Damac FC

2

Al Ahli Jeddah

4

AFC Champions League Elite 16/09/24

W

Persepolis

0

Al Ahli Jeddah

1

Persepolis preview: Hoping to put up a good fight against the favoured opponent

While Persepolis haven't yet lost a game in their domestic championship after the first three rounds, they also only won once, with two of their games ending in a draw. In any case, Persepolis will have a tough task in their next match as they take on Al Ahli, one of the best teams on the continent.

Predicted lineup: Guendouz (GK), Mohammadi, Kanaani, Cvelesiani, El Amloud, Amiri, Rigi, Asabeigi, Ahmadzadeh, Urunov & Alipour

AFC Champions League Elite 30/09/24

D

Pakhtakor Tashkent

1

Persepolis

1

Iran Pro League 25/09/24

W

Esteghlal

0

Persepolis

1

Iran Pro League 20/09/24

W

Aluminium Arak

0

Persepolis

2

AFC Champions League Elite 16/09/24

L

Al Ahli Jeddah

1

Persepolis

0

Iran Pro League 30/08/24

W

Foolad Khuzestan

0

Persepolis

2

Player to watch: Ivan Toney

While Toney already had his debut this weekend in Al Ahli's duel with Al Nassr, he didn't show much and he'll be looking to improve that first impression against Persepolis.