Al Ain will host Yokohama F Marinos in the second leg of the AFC Champions League final on Saturday, 25 May.
Will Yokohama keep the lead from the first leg at home or will Al Ain manage to overcome the deficit? Read our Al Ain vs Yokohama F Marinos prediction and preview to find out and learn more about the match.
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Al Ain vs Yokohama F Marinos prediction: A close duel with goals on both sides
After an exciting first leg of the AFC Champions League final, we expect nothing less from the second leg. However, we can see Al Ain winning this time, as well as both teams finding the net at least once.
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in the last seven games played by Yokohama in all competitions.
- We saw both teams score in six of the last 10 Al Ain's matches across the board.
- Three of the four games played by these two teams in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League have gone over 2.5 total goals and had both teams score.
- Both Yokohama and Al Ain are averaging over 2.50 total goals per game in their domestic championships (Yokohama 2.77, Al Ain 3.41).
Pre-game odds and win probability: Al Ain the more likely winners
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.00%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.60%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
Looking at these Al Ain vs Yokohama F Marinos odds, we can see that the hosts are the expected winners, mostly due to their home-court advantage.
After all, neither of these two teams are in great form at the moment, with Yokohama's only win in their last six games in all competitions being the first-leg victory in this final. Meanwhile, Al Ain have lost five of their last seven games across the board.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game and want to check out more of our tips, take a peak at our latest betting tips for today.
Last five H2Hs: Only their second meeting ever
This will the the second-ever duel between Al Ain and Yokohama F Marinos, with the first one being the first leg of this final tie, which Yokohama won 2-1. This will also be only the second time that Yokohama will play a team from United Arab Emirates.
On the other hand, Al Ain have played a couple of matches against Nagoya Grampus in 2011, losing one and winning the other.
Al Ain preview: Looking to overcome the deficit at home
After they took an early lead in the first leg of the AFC Champions League final and had another goal disallowed in the first half, Al Ain seemed in control of the tie. However, Yokohama managed to turn things around, so the team from the UAE will have to win the second leg at home if they want to lift the trophy.
Al Ain have been doing great at home in the AFC Champions League, but they are currently in rough form since they've lost five of their last seven games in all competitions. Also, they are only third in their domestic championship right now.
When it comes to team news, Hernan Crespo will be able to go with the best team since Al Ain have no reported injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Eisa – Mohammed, Autonne, Park, Erik – Nader, Barman, Romero, Palacios – Rahimi
UAE Premier League 12/05/25
W
Sharjah SCC
0
Al Ain SCC
3
UAE Premier League 04/05/25
D
Al Jazira SC
1
Al Ain SCC
1
UAE Premier League 22/04/25
W
Baniyas SC
0
Al Ain SCC
3
UAE Premier League 12/04/25
W
Al Urooba
0
Al Ain SCC
3
UAE Premier League 07/04/25
D
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
0
Al Ain SCC
0
Yokohama F Marinos preview: Hoping to defend the advantage
The Japanese team have managed to turn around the result in the first leg at home, after losing at half time. With a one goal advantage, Yokohama F Marinos would become the new Asian club champions just by avoiding a loss.
However, Yokohama enter this game on a shaky form since they've only won once in their last six games across the board. They are currently 13th in the J-League, their domestic championship.
Meanwhile, Harry Kewell's side also comes into the final with a clean bill of health and Takumi Kamijima could find his way into the starting lineup after serving his suspension in the first leg.
Predicted Lineup: Popp – Subara, Kamijima, Hatanaka, Nagato – Uenaka, Kida, Nam – Matheus, Lopes, Elber
Japan J-League 14/05/25
L
Kashiwa Reysol
2
Yokohama F-Marinos
0
Japan J-League 11/05/25
L
Cerezo Osaka
1
Yokohama F-Marinos
0
AFC Champions League Elite 26/04/25
L
Al-Nassr Riyadh
4
Yokohama F-Marinos
1
Japan J-League 20/04/25
L
Urawa Red Diamonds
3
Yokohama F-Marinos
1
Japan J-League 16/04/25
L
Shimizu S-Pulse
3
Yokohama F-Marinos
2
Player to watch: Soufiane Rahimi
With 11 goals in the AFC Champions League this season, the Moroccan forward has been one of the key contributors to Al Ain's great success, especially with his hat-trick against Al Hilal in the semi-finals.
Rahimi to score from a penalty?
Three of the 11 goals that Rahimi has scored in the AFC Champions League this season have come from penalties. Will he get another chance to do so in the final?