Al-Hilal FC vs Al-Ain FC Prediction: The visitors have a 2-goal advantage

The second leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final clash between Al-Hilal and Al-Ain is here as two of the most consistent teams in the competition prepare for a tough encounter. The first-leg encounter was a spectacle to witness as Al-Ain surprisingly broke Hilal’s 34-game unbeaten record this season with a 4-2 defeat at the Hazza Bin Zayed stadium. Hilal will need more than a miracle if they want to make it to the final as they must overturn a 2-goal deficit in this game on Tuesday. Al-Ain is well rested for this encounter and we are in for a ride on Tuesday. Our prediction for this game is that goals will flow just as we witnessed in the first leg. Please see the carefully prepared tips for you below. 

Al-Hilal will have more work to do as they go into Tuesday’s return leg clash with a 2-goal deficit. Their first-leg clash against Al-Ain didn’t exactly go as planned as Al-Hilal was outclassed and defeated with a 4-2 scoreline. That defeat ultimately marked the end of a spectacle for Al-Hilal as their 32-game unbeaten record came to an end. Al-Hilal goes into this game with hopes of a miracle and a trip to the finals of the AFC Champions League in the center of their hearts. 

In the league, Al-Hilal has been in great form, boasting an impressive record of 25 wins and 2 draws from 27 games played so far this season. Mitrovic has been instrumental in the team's success, as he currently leads the team in the scoring department this season. Can he turn up for his team when they need him the most? 

Al-Ain will travel to the Kingdom stadium to seal their victory and finish what they started in the first-leg encounter. The first-leg encounter was indeed a great game for Al-Ain as they did not only defeat Al-Hilal but also put an end to their 34-game unbeaten run this season. Soufiane Rahimi was the man of the match as he scored a hattrick in that game in the space of 38 minutes. Ain must not lose focus as they travel to Saudi Arabia for the return leg. 

In addition to their success in the AFC Champions League, Al-Ain has also had a wonderful run in their domestic league so far. Their overall league record is 11 victories, three draws, and four losses from the 18 league games played this season. 

A critical look at their last 12 encounters produced 6 victories for Hilal, 4 victories for Al-Ain, and 2 draws.

Both Al-Hilal and Al-Ain have showcased impressive form all through the competition and we are not sure of what to expect in this game in terms of game result. Both teams are evenly matched and Hilal can also complete a comeback in this game even though they are 2-goals down. Our prediction tilts towards goals in this game as we witnessed in the first-leg encounter. A total of over 3.5 goals at 1.95 odds is our first prediction here. Secondly, their first-leg encounter produced a total of nine corners, and with the level of offensive play expected by both teams here on Tuesday, we should also see a high number of corners. This forms the basis for our next prediction which is a total of over 10.5 corners here.