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Seattle Sounders - Al Ahly Cairo
FIFA Club World Cup - Ibn Batouta Stadium
8th Round
Prediction 1
Al Ahly to Win
9/5 (2.8)
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Prediction 2
Both Teams to Score - No
17/20 (1.85)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Seattle Sounders and Al Ahly meet at the Grand Stade de Tanger in the second round of the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday, February 2nd. USA’s Sounders go head-to-head with Egypt’s Al Ahly for a place in the next phase. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Seattle Sounders vs Al Ahly
A place in the World Club Cup and a date with Real Madrid are up for grabs when Seattle Sounders meet Al Ahly on Saturday. Read our top predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.
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Al Ahly to Win
Al Ahly impressed greatly in their comfortable 3-0 victory over New Zealanders Auckland City in midweek and the formidable Egyptians can continue their surge in the FIFA World Club Cup with another win over Seattle Sounders on Saturday. The Americans haven’t played a competitive fixture since October last year and with match sharpness lacking, they could come up short against an Al Ahly side who are in the midst of their domestic campaign. With that in mind, our first prediction points towards an Al Ahly triumph.
Both Teams to Score – No
Egyptian giants Al Ahly coasted to victory against Auckland City on Wednesday and their dominance of the game was such, that they restricted their opponents to just three attempts on goal over the course of 90 minutes, with just one of those efforts hitting the target. Seattle Sounders are a slight step up in quality from Auckland, though they aren’t expected to be at their sharpest following a three-month run without a competitive fixture and they could toil against their fitter opponents. As a consequence, another clean sheet could be in the offing for Al Ahly.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Seattle Sounders vs Al Ahly
Check out our list of key stats for Saturday’s match below alongside a tool to help you choose the most lucrative odds.
Last Five - Seattle Sounders
18/03/23
USA MLS USA
Los Angeles FC
Seattle Sounders
0
0
D
12/03/23
USA MLS USA
FC Cincinnati
Seattle Sounders
1
0
L
05/03/23
USA MLS USA
Real Salt Lake
Seattle Sounders
0
2
W
27/02/23
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Colorado Rapids
Seattle Sounders
0
4
W
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Louisville City FC
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2
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Last Five - Al Ahly Cairo
17/03/23
CAF Champions League ACL
Cotonsport
Al Ahly Cairo
0
4
W
11/03/23
CAF Champions League ACL
Mamelodi Sundowns
Al Ahly Cairo
5
2
L
07/03/23
Egypt Division 1 Egypt
Al Moqawloon Al Arab
Al Ahly Cairo
1
2
W
04/03/23
CAF Champions League ACL
Cotonsport
Al Ahly Cairo
0
3
W
28/02/23
Egypt Division 1 Egypt
El Daklyeh
Al Ahly Cairo
1
1
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s meeting between Seattle Sounders and Al Ahly below.
Seattle Sounders odds: 8/5 (2.6) – 38.5%
Draw odds: 43/20 (3.15) – 31.7%
Al Ahly odds: 9/5 (2.8) – 35.7%
The bookies have found it difficult to separate the teams this weekend, though a 2-1 win in Seattle’s favour is the correct score option with the tightest odds at 17/2 (95) – 10.5%. Elsewhere, you can back Al Ahly to win either half at 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1% on Saturday.
Al Ahly vs Auckland City Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Saturday’s FIFA Club World Cup meeting between Seattle Sounders and Al Ahly below.
Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders qualified for the Club World Cup after they lifted the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League last year. Head Coach Brian Schmetzer has been in the hotseat at the club since 2016 and he favours a 3-4-3 formation when deploying his troops. An American team has never won the CWC before.
Predicted Lineup for Seattle Sounders: Cleveland – Gomez, Arreaga, Tolo – A. Roldan, Atencio, Rusnak, Morris – Lodeiro, C. Roldan, Montero
Al Ahly
Al Ahly are firmly on course to land yet another Egyptian title this term and under Swiss coach Marcelo Koller, they like to play in a 4-2-3-1 formation for most of their games. However, they shifted to a 4-1-4-1 shape against Auckland City in midweek and enjoyed a resounding 3-0 win as a result.
Predicted Lineup for Al Ahly: El Shenawy – Hany, Metwalli, Abdelmonem, Maaloul – Dieng, El Shahat, Fathi, El Soleya, Radwan – Sheif
Player to Watch – Mohamed Sherif
Mohamed Sherif is al Ahly’s most dangerous attacker and the 26-year-old scored his second of his team’s three goals against Auckland City on Wednesday. That was Sheif’s fourth goal in his last three appearances and his ability to stick the ball in the back of the net should mean that Seattle Sounders shadow him closely on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Seattle Sounders
Al Ahly Cairo
Seattle Sounders vs Al Ahly Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
Check out the odds at Stake and 888Sport for Saturday’s fixture.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 17:30 BST.
Which club is favourite to win this weekend?
Seattle Sounders have been made slight favourites to win on Saturday by the bookmakers.
What was Seattle Sounders' last result before this match?
The MLS outfit's last competitive fixture was back in October. It finished 2-2, enough to give them bragging rights. In preparation of the Club World Cup, they have been involved in two friendly fixtures, the most recent of which saw them on the wrong side of a 2-3 beating.
What was Al Ahly's last result before this match?
Footballing action has come regularly for the Egyptian giants. They were last in action in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over the National Bank Egypt. They started their Club World Cup festivities early and made little work of Auckland City, earning a 3-0 result at their expense.
