Al Rayyan will host Al Ahli in the next round of the AFC Champions League on Monday, 21 October.
Can Al Rayyan turn their poor form around or will Al Ahli secure a win as expected? Find out from our Al Rayyan vs Al Ahli prediction and preview right here.
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Al Rayyan vs Al Ahli prediction: Guests to secure three points
Key Stats
- Al Ahli have won both of their matches in the AFC Champions League so far.
- Al Rayyan have gone over 2.5 total goals in four of their last five games.
- Al Ahli have gone over 2.5 total goals in four of their last six matches across the board.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ahli favoured to win
- HOME: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.80%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.60%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's obvious from these Al Rayyan vs Al Ahli odds that the guests are the expected winners, although not by a huge margin, so the bookies expect Al Rayyan to put up a fight.
This is understandable given that Al Rayyan are in poor form, but they are still hosting the game and in a desperate need of good result, so they will have a very strong motive.
In any case, you liked our predictions for this duel, check out our top betting tips for today too.
Most recent H2Hs: No previous meetings
This will be the first time for Al Rayyan and Al Ahli to meet each other. That being said, Al Rayyan have struggled against Saudi Arabian teams in the past, with a record of 2-2-12 against them. In fact, both of their losses in the AFC Champions League this season were against Saudi Arabian teams.
Meanwhile, Al Ahli have met with teams from Qatar plenty of times and have a record of six wins, eight draws, and six losses.
Al Rayyan preview: Trying to avoid another loss in the Champions League
It's been a rough season all around for Al Rayyan so far since they are currently eighth in their domestic championship with nine points from seven games, in addition to losing both of their AFC Champions League matches. Granted, those losses came at the hands of Al Hilal and Al Nassr, two of the main favourites to win the competition, but their next opponent isn't far behind in quality either.
Predicted lineup: Beldi (GK), Naji, Amaro, Garcia, Ahmed, Pereira, Hatem, De Sart, Bencharki, Trezeguet & Roger Guedes
Qatar Stars League 18/04/25
W
Qatar SC Doha
0
Al-Rayyan SC
2
Qatar Stars League 11/04/25
W
Al-Shamal SC
3
Al-Rayyan SC
5
Qatar Stars League 05/04/25
L
Al Sadd
2
Al-Rayyan SC
1
Qatar Stars League 29/03/25
L
Al-Ahli Doha
1
Al-Rayyan SC
0
AFC Champions League Elite 11/03/25
L
Al Ahli Jeddah
2
Al-Rayyan SC
0
Al Ahli preview: Hoping for their third win in the competition
After beating Persepolis and Al Wasl, Al Ahli will look for their third win in the AFC Champions League, which would put them in a strong position when it comes to getting to the next stage. Meanwhile, Al Ahli have been quite inconsistent in the Saudi Pro League, where they are seventh in the standings with 10 points from seven matches.
Predicted lineup: Mendy (GK), Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Al Hurayji, Al Johani, Kessie, Mahrez, Firmino, Veiga & Toney
Saudi Arabia Pro League 11/05/25
L
Al Shabab Riyadh
3
Al Ahli Jeddah
1
Saudi Arabia Pro League 07/05/25
W
Al Taawon Buraidah
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
2
AFC Champions League Elite 03/05/25
W
Kawasaki Frontale
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
2
AFC Champions League Elite 29/04/25
W
Al Hilal Riyadh
1
Al Ahli Jeddah
3
AFC Champions League Elite 26/04/25
W
Buriram United
0
Al Ahli Jeddah
3
Player to watch: Ivan Toney
With four goals in the first eight matches for Al Ahli, Toney is already proving he will be a worthy signing for the Saudi team, so he's our player to watch against Al Rayyan as well.
