David Flower
Dailysports's expert
Al-Wehdat
Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai FC
One of the playoff matches of the AFC Champions League 2 will take place on Wednesday in Amman, where local side Al-Wehdat will host Dubai's Al-Ahli. Here's a betting suggestion for the outcome of this match with promising chances of success.
Match Preview
The "Green Giants" approach the clash against Al-Ahli in less-than-ideal spirits. Al-Wehdat recently played two matches against Al-Hussein in the Jordan Super Cup. In the first leg at home, they suffered a 1-3 defeat, and in the return match, they failed to turn things around, ending 0-0.
In the ongoing Jordanian Championship, the "Green Giants" are second in the league standings, trailing Al-Hussein by five points. In the AFC Champions League group stage, they finished second, securing three wins and one loss in six matches.
On the other hand, Al-Ahli comes into the playoffs in excellent form, riding an eight-game winning streak across all competitions. Over the weekend, the "Red Knights" defeated Ajman 3-1 at home. After 15 rounds, Al-Ahli leads the UAE First Division standings.
Additionally, in mid-January, the "Red Knights" won the Unified Super Cup by beating Al-Rayyan 3-1. In the AFC Champions League, Al-Ahli topped their group with 13 points from six matches, achieving four wins and suffering only one defeat.
Probable Lineups
- Al-Wehdat: Hwaidi, Al-Gouza, Al-Haj, Afaneh, Shelbaieh, Samreen, Afalah, Hamous, Akono, Rateb, Faisal
- Al-Ahli: Al-Mekebaali, Sulaiman, Planic, Renan, Riquelme, Ezatolahi, Milivojevic, Cartabia, Dabbur, Mateusao, Guilherme
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In August 2023, these teams met in the AFC Champions League, with Al-Ahli winning 3-0.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has won in Al-Ahli's last six matches.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet has won in three of Al-Wehdat's last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors in this match, offering odds of 1.85 for an Al-Ahli victory. Considering their excellent form, our suggestion is the bet "Al-Ahli to Win."
