Al-Ahli vs Esteghlal prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 2, 2024

On Monday, December 2, in the 6th round of the AFC Champions League, Al-Ahli will host Esteghlal. The match will kick off at 17:00 CET. I’m suggesting a bet on the home team to win.

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Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History

• Al-Ahli has won three consecutive home matches.
• Esteghlal has won only 1 of its last 5 matches in all competitions.
• Over 2.5 goals has hit in 2 of the last 5 matches involving Al-Ahli.
• Esteghlal has scored only 2 goals in its last 5 matches.
• This will be the 7th meeting between the two teams. Al-Ahli has won only once, while Esteghlal has 4 victories.

Match Preview

Al-Ahli is the leader of the AFC Champions League. Matthias Jaissle’s team is the only one in the tournament to have won all 5 of its matches. Al-Ahli has already secured its place in the knockout stages, with the only remaining question being which position they will finish in.

However, in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Ahli’s form has been less impressive. After 12 rounds, the "Royal Club" is in 6th place with 20 points. Nevertheless, they’ve won their last three Pro League games: 1-0 against Al-Wehda and Al-Fayha, and 2-0 against Al-Raed.

In the AFC Champions League, Al-Ahli won 2-1 away to Al-Ain in their last match and previously thrashed Al-Shorta 5-1.

Esteghlal is having a disastrous season. One of the most decorated clubs in Asia, they currently sit 10th in the Persian Gulf Pro League after 10 rounds, with only 11 points. They are just 4 points clear of the relegation zone, which is an absolute disaster for the club.

In the AFC Champions League, the "Blue Giants" have earned 4 points and are currently in 7th place. They are only 1 point ahead of Persepolis, who are in 9th, just outside the knockout stage zone. Esteghlal has everything to play for in the remaining group matches.

In their previous AFC Champions League match, Esteghlal drew 0-0 with Pakhtakor and had previously suffered a heavy 3-0 loss to Al-Hilal.

Possible Lineups

• Al-Ahli: Mendy; Majrashi, Demiral, Ibanez, Yasslam; Kessié, Al-Johani; Mahrez, Veiga, Buraykan; Toney
• Esteghlal: Hosseini; Rezaian, Fallah, Silva, Moradmand, Zakipour; Eslami, Rezavand, Ndong, Masharipov; Blanco

Match Prediction for Al-Ahli vs Esteghlal

At the moment, these two teams are at completely different levels, and the favorite is clear. My bet is on a home win for Al-Ahli.