Al-Ahli FC vs Al-Rayyan FC Prediction: The hosts are almost through

Al-Ahli will be aiming to finish off what they started at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium when they take on Al-Rayyan at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium on Tuesday. Al-Ahli eased past Al-Rayyan in the first leg, and they head into Tuesday’s encounter with a 2-goal advantage. The Saudi Arabian sensation remains our favorite for the win, and we think they’ll secure a straight qualification to the quarterfinals. Let’s analyze both teams’ forms, their key stats, and my expert opinion. 

Al-Ahli FC

Form in all competitions: DWWWW

Al-Ahli remains unbeaten in their last six league games across all competitions with their most recent league game against Al-Khaleej ending in a 2-2 draw. They are in great shape, with 4 victories and a draw from their last 5 league games. Al-Ahli’s strength remains in their offensive lineup of Riyad Mahrez, Firmino, and Ivan Toney, it’s hard to face this attacking trio and keep a clean sheet. 

Al-Ahli is doing exceptionally well in the AFC Champions League as they’ve made it to the knockout round, where they defeated Al-Rayyan in the first leg with a 1-3 scoreline. They’ll be aiming to finish off what they started on Tuesday at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium. They are currently 5th placed in the domestic league with 15 wins, 3 draws, and 6 losses from the 24 games.

Al-Rayyan SC

Form in all competitions: WLWWL

Al-Rayyan put 5 goals past Al-Khor in their last league game, with Roger Guedes getting his name on the scoresheet. Roger Guedes has now scored for Al-Rayyan in their last five league games. Their first leg encounter against Al-Ahli was a sad one for Al-Rayyan, as they were totally outclassed by a 1-3 scoreline. Roger Guedes managed to find the net for Rayyan in that game, but it was not enough to give them anything solid against the Saudi Arabian sensation.  

There’s still a glimmer of hope for Rayyan in the return leg on Tuesday. Al-Rayyan is 5th placed in the league table with 8 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses from the 18 games played in the league. 

Head-To-Head Statistics

Al-Ahli have emerged victorious in their last two meetings. 

Expert Betting Tips

Al-Ahli dominated the first leg encounter, and we expect them to also dominate the return leg, especially as it’s on their home turf. Al-Rayyan, on the other hand, will give their best to overturn the 2-goal deficit, but I don’t expect any surprises on Tuesday. I believe Al-Ahli will also win this return leg and qualify for the quarterfinals. Additionally, just like the first leg, we can also expect a total of over 2.5 goals, with Al-Ahli scoring a minimum of two goals. 

Our first prediction is a 2HT TO 1.5 goal for 1.69 odds at 1xbet.

Our second prediction is over (3) goals for 1.72 odds at Betway.

Our third prediction is an Al-Ahli win and a total of over 3.5 goals for 2.39 odds at Bet365.