Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
Time: 03.05.2025. 19:30
Al Ahli SC vs Kawasaki Frontale: Prediction for the Match on May 03, 2025
Prediction for the AFC Champions League final game between Al Ahli SC and Kawasaki Frontale, two underdogs who defeated their goliath rivals in the semifinals standing in the grand finale stage of the most prestigious tournament in Asia. Fellas, the long-awaited final is here!
A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineup, and several betting options are available below.
Receive Your Sign-Up Bonus!🏠 Al Ahli SC: Form and Statistics
Al Ahli Jeddah stupefied the world in the colossal 3-1 victory against Al Hilal, a game pessimistically considered by many to be their point of tournament exit.
However, the hosts seized complete dominance in the early stages by opening scoring under ten minutes courtesy of an incisive pass from Kessie to ex-Liverpool man Roberto Firminho.
The second goal was an identical defense-shearing pass from ex-Manchester City winger Riyadh Mahrez to Ivan Toney who ran around the keeper to bury it home, causing despair to the shock-struck visitors.
The Blues of Hilal found their consolation four minutes before halftime, with captain Al Dosari capping ten goals in his AFC Campaign
Ah Ahli pressed Hilal to the fullest, with many close crossbar shaves in the second half, to the horror of Bono, the opposing goalkeeper. Upon the second yellow card, Kalidou Koulibaly got a sending-off. Indiscipline in Hilal’s final 18 box against Riyadh Mahrez earned a penalty which was saved by Bono.
SuperSub got the better of a defensive spillage Al Berekan, who made the scoreline 3-1; earning their spot in the finals.
Ah Ahli: Lineup
This year, Al Ahli has one of the strongest setups, with big names from Europe equipped in the frontlines, the midfield and the goal post. Although Frank Kessiemissed a goal-scoring chance, he was dependable numerous times. Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino continue with their flavors and Galeno’s Persistence is something we expect to be bankable. In summary, Matthias Jaissle should be a happy man at full time, unless they become undisciplined like their fallen counterparts, Al Hilal.
🔖 Lineup (4-2-3-1) : Mendy, Alioski, Ibañez, Demiral, Majrashi, Aljohani-Kessie, Galeno-Firminho-Mahrez, Toney.
👤 Head Coach: Matthias Jaissle
Out: Saad Yaslam Balobaid
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🏠 Kawasaki Frontale: Form and Statistics
The Fujitsu-Sponsored side could not be more proud after their show of dominance against Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in the semifinals of the tournament.
A volley from T.Ito saw the opening goal in the ninth minute of play, giving early signs of a roller coaster experience Sadio Mane’s deflected shot earned his side the equaliser.
Yuto Ozeki took advantage of a goalkeeper spillage to upset the scoreline to a 2-1 score in the 41st minute of the game. Kawasaki's wing play earned a square play from Ienaga, who pushed the scoreline to 3-1.
A rocket from Ayman Yahya saw the scoreline improved to 3-2 and a last-minute freekick save by Yamaguchi saw the game and with the team securing their place in the finals, ending the tournament dream for Cristiano Ronaldo's side, Al Nassr.
Kawasaki Frontale: Lineup
Shigatoshi Hasebe, Head Coach to the Japanese locales proved himself a master of Whispers in the game against Al Nassr, using every information to impale the overconfident opponents, who thought that this would be their year. Ito’s lurking speed and Marcinho’s array of dribbles handicapped the opposition who found themselves second-best most of the time. Not much is expected to change in his starting lineup which proved effective against his opposition.
Other things being equal, this is how his lineup should look like for the game.
🔖 Lineup(4-4-2): Yamaguchi, Miura-Maruyama-Takai-Wermerskenken, Marcinho-Yamamoto-Tachibanada-Ito, Ozeki-Kanda
👤 Head Coach: Shigatoshi Hasebe
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🤝 Al Ahli SC vs Kawasaki Frontale Head-to-Head Statistics
This season, we have witnessed a lot of thrilling first-timers. This will also add to the rally, and we can expect some sort of David-Goliath tension from both camps.
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📉 Al Ahli SC vs Kawasaki Frontale Betting Trend
- Across the board, Al-Ahli has won their last five games. Bet in an audacious victory for AlAhli aat odds from Betway;
- Kawasaki has thrived through BTTS in recent games. Bet on a BTTS at odds from BET365;
- Al Ahli scored three goals against their last two AFC opponents. Bet on Ah-Ahli scoring three goals against Kawasaki at odds from 1xbet;
- The yellow card situation must also be considered. Bet on at least six yellow cards at odds from 1xbet.
🎯 Al Ahli SC vs Kawasaki Frontale match prediction 03 MAY 2025
The two sides have shown impressive performance to earn their seats in the final stage of the tournament. However, the awe-striking quality of the hosting outfit AlAhli makes it near impossible to favour the Fujistsu visitors from Japan. While goals may be expected in numbers, we do not see the trophy leaving the kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year.
Below are my predictions:
🔥 My prediction will be an audacious Bet365 bet builder with the following simultaneous outcomes: Al Ahli to win, Roberto Firminho to Score and Al-Ahli to score in both halves at a coefficient of 3.30 odds.
🔥 My betting tip will be Home win or draw and Over 2.5 goals at a coefficient of 1.66 odds from 1xbet bookmaker.
🔥 Lastly, I will be going for Al-Ahli to dominate both halves at a coefficient of 1.84 odds from Betway bookmaker.
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